Rantz: Seattle judge goes easy on murder suspect, prompting rare second opinion that mostly failed August 3, 2021 at 9:05 pm
King County Judge Maureen McKee dramatically reduced bail for a man charged in a murder that occurred during one of Seattle s most deadly weekends in recent memory. (Photo: KIRO 7 TV and King County Courts)
King County Judge Maureen McKee dramatically reduced bail for a man charged in a murder that occurred during one of Seattle’s most deadly weekends in recent memory.
King County prosecutors asked for $2 million bail after charging Isaiah “Junior” Tulasaga, 25, with second-degree murder. They argued he is a significant risk to the public. But Judge McKee apparently disagreed. She lowered the bail to $150,000. She didn’t even offer any other conditions on his release, like an ankle bracelet or demand he surrender his firearm.