Amy Radil
Reporter
About
Amy Radil is a reporter at KUOW covering politics, government, and law enforcement, along with the occasional arts story. She got her start at Minnesota Public Radio in Duluth, and freelanced for Marketplace and other programs from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Amy grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Williams College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
Stories
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Law & Courts
Blocked by prosecutors, Seattle judge reassigned to parking and traffic tickets
A Seattle judge who recently came under fire from city prosecutors has been reassigned to parking and traffic tickets.
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‘It’s not going to be The Dukes of Hazzard.' Police welcome flexibility on pursuits, critics fear more crashes
This summer police in Washington will have more leeway to pursue fleeing drivers. Supporters of the initiative say it will help stem crime and reckless driving. Opponents say the rollback is dangerous and goes against expert advice.
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Law & Courts
Rules on firearms storage, open-carry, buybacks, and gun dealers advance in Washington Legislature
As the Washington Legislature heads into its final week, four bills that address firearms storage, open-carry, buybacks and gun dealers have passed both chambers and appear headed to the governor’s desk.
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Bill to create independent prosecutor for police deadly force cases fails in Washington state
A top priority for police accountability groups has died in the Washington legislature. It was the second attempt to launch an independent prosecutor’s office, to pursue cases against police officers accused of misusing deadly force.
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Cleared of felony, Seattle cop who killed Indian student Kandula could end up in municipal court
The Seattle City Attorney has announced it is reviewing the case of the police officer whose vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian last year. Officer Kevin Dave could face a penalty for negligent driving in the crash that killed 23-year-old graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023.
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No charges for SPD officer who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula
The Seattle police officer who struck and killed a 23-year-old pedestrian while speeding en route to a 911 call last year won't face criminal prosecution.
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Does Washington state need an independent prosecutor to charge police with misusing deadly force?
This year, a proposal to create a new, independent prosecutor at the state level is advancing at the Washington Legislature. House Bill 1579 would establish a unit within the Attorney General’s office to pursue charges against police officers accused of misusing deadly force.
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Law & Courts
In Tacoma, some volunteers chafe at 'toothless' police oversight role
It’s a pivotal moment for policing in Tacoma, with the departure of three officers acquitted of criminal charges in the death of Manuel Ellis. Tacoma officials say they’ve negotiated a contract with the police union that gives the city important new powers when handling future misconduct allegations. But some community members say the new three-year contract has sidelined their goals for greater transparency by the Tacoma Police Department.
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Law & Courts
Seattle will start enforcing its anti-graffiti law again
Appeals court ruling allows Seattle to enforce anti-graffiti ordinance
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Seattle police commanders condemn 'destructive unprofessionalism' of officer caught laughing about pedestrian death
Seattle police commanders have recommended the strongest possible discipline — 30 days without pay or possible termination — for an officer caught on video laughing about the death of a pedestrian struck and killed by a fellow police officer last year.