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2 stories matching cop

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  1. The Janitor Who Was a Cop: How One Man’s Brutal Discipline Was Legalized by Law

    In a landmark ruling for school safety and corporal punishment, a Seattle janitor is acquitted of child abuse charges after proving he was sworn in as a special police officer.

    Apr 15, 1899The Seattle Star20th Street School, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall · Strange But True

  2. The Officer Who Stole From the Poor: A Seattle Cop’s Betrayal

    Officer J.E. Doney is arrested for forging receipts and stealing money from Japanese immigrants, shattering his reputation as a trusted member of the police force.

    Jun 1, 1899The Seattle Star325 Washington Street, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall · True Crime

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