Justice Vrooman
Named in 7 stories. Back to all names
- Aug 8, 1883A Stabbing on Mill Street: Frank Hardy Not Expected to RecoverJohn Nolan attacked Hardy in a beer hall kept by Mrs. Sullivan; no motive has been found, and the case goes before Justices Cass and Vrooman.Seattle, WA
- Aug 25, 1883The Price of a Knife FightA violent altercation between two sailors leaves a man hospitalized and the community frustrated with a light jury verdict.Seattle, WA
- Dec 1, 1883The Resistance of Ah SinA Chinese man accused of illegal entry avoids deportation after his community rallies to testify on his behalf in Seattle court.Seattle, WA
- Jan 10, 1884The Housemates' Courtroom FeudA domestic dispute between two families sharing a roof spills into the courtroom.Eighth Street, Seattle, WA
- Jan 31, 1884The First Mixed Jury in King CountyA trial involving an allegation of child abuse marks a progressive, albeit controversial, first for the local court system.Seattle, WA
- Feb 1, 1884The Territory's First Mixed-Gender JuryA trial in Justice Vrooman’s court draws a suffocating crowd to see if women can handle the rigors of the jury box.Seattle, WA
- Feb 23, 1884The Youthful Defendant's Surprise Courtroom RevealA man accused of owing wages reveals a hidden burden of family responsibility to sway the court.Seattle, WA