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Seattle Police Officer Fired For Fatal Crash Involving Student

Seattle police officer fired for fatal crash involving graduate student from India. Investigation reveals policy violations and negligent driving.

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Seattle police officer who struck and killed graduate student from India fired

Seattle’s interim police chief says that she has fired a police officer who in 2023 struck and killed a graduate student from India while responding to an overdose call

The Independent UK

Brickbat: 'Limited Value'

Seattle interim Police Chief Sue Rahr has fired Officer Daniel Auderer, the vice president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, for "cruel comments and callous laughter" while speaking to another officer about a civilian death. Officer Kevin Dave reached speeds of up to 74 mph while responding to an overdose…

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Seattle police officer fired over ‘vile’ comments after death of Indian woman

A Seattle police officer and union head has been fired over his callous remarks about the death of a graduate student from India after she was struck by another officer’s vehicle in a crosswalk

The Independent UK

Brickbat: Swift Justice

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion said she won't file felony charges against Officer Kevin Dave of the Seattle Police Department, who fatally struck Jaahnavi Kandula with his patrol car in January 2023. "Our legal analysis reveals that the PAO (Prosecuting Attorney's Office) lacks sufficient evidence to prove beyond a…

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Seattle Cop Who Hit and Killed Indian Student Only Has to Pay $5,000

The police officer who was driving the speeding cruiser that killed Jaahnavi Kandula has been issued a traffic infraction.

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India's mission in Seattle raises Jaahnavi Kandula case with authorities; monitoring progress

Jaahnavi Kandula case: India’s consulate in Seattle has raised with authorities the case of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula

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Seattle Officer Not Charged In Fatal Collision Case

Washington prosecutors decline felony charges against Seattle officer in fatal collision with student. Incident raises concerns about police conduct and ac...

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Brickbat: Just a 'Regular Person'

Seattle's Community Police Commission has asked that Officer Daniel Auderer, the vice president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, be placed on leave without pay while he is under investigation for remarks that appeared to make light of the death of a woman killed by another officer. Officer Kevin Dave…

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Seattle cop who made callous remarks after Indian woman’s death has been administratively reassigned

The Seattle Police Department says an officer and police union leader under investigation for making callous remarks about the death of a woman from India has been taken off patrol duty

The Independent UK

Seattle officer should be put on leave for callous remarks about woman's death, watchdog group says

Seattle's Community Police Commission recommends that an officer under investigation for making callous remarks about the death of a woman from India be put on unpaid leave

The Independent UK

‘A life is a life’: Seattle protests death of Indian student hit by police car

Community gathered in Seattle to protest an officer’s callous remarks after a speeding police cruiser killed Jaahnavi Kandula

The Guardian - US

A cop said a woman killed by a police crash had ‘limited value’. That’s appalling

The leaked recording is a grim reminder that police are too often more interested in protecting their livelihoods than civilians’ lives

The Guardian - US

Seattle mayor aplogises to Indian community over video of policeman laughing after student’s death

‘We are making sure that our apology as city officials is felt to your community and family, my condolences for your loss’

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Community members in Seattle hold rally, demand justice for Jaahnavi Kandula

South Asian community rally to demand sensitivity, respect and jail for killer police officers responsible for death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula. Over 100 members gathered at Denny Park, holding signs and chanting her name. Mayor and police chief met with community members to discuss offensive remarks and lack of…

The Guardian - US

Outrage and calls for inquiry into Seattle officer who joked about crash victim

Protesters in Seattle joined Indian diplomats and the police commission in demanding accountability

The Independent UK

Outrage boils in Seattle and in India over death of a student and an officer's callous remarks

Demonstrators in Seattle have demanded the resignation of two police officers over the death of a student from India and callous remarks by one of them

The Independent UK

Police officer under investigation for laughing about student’s death

Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, was killed by a patrol car responding to a 911 call

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A US Police Officer Is Under Investigation After He Allegedly Joked About A Woman’s Death

The officer said the victim, Jaahnavi Kandula, had 'limited value'.

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Telugu student killed in USA: Andhra Pradesh CM urges External Affairs Minister to personally intervene, ensure strict action against Seattle police officer

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy appeals to Union Minister Jaishankar to intervene in death of Jaahnavi Kandula, a student from India studying in US. Video of police officer investigating case shows him joking about her death. Reddy requests Jaishankar to urge for independent investigation and ensure justice for Kandula's family.

The Independent UK

India demands action after Seattle police officer laughs at death of student

‘We have taken up the matter strongly with local authorities in Seattle and Washington State’

Evening Standard

US officer caught on camera joking about woman killed by police car

Daniel Auderer was heard joking that student Jaahnavi Kandula had ‘limited value’ after fatal police crash

The Hindu

Outrage in U.S. over death of Indian student; U.S. assures prompt action and investigation

Biden admin. assures Indian govt. of quick investigation into death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula in Seattle after being struck by police car. U.S. lawmakers & Indian-Americans express outrage. Officials "shocked" & "horrified" at incident.

The Independent UK

Police officer laughs after Indian student struck and killed by patrol car in shocking bodycam video

Jaahnavi Kandula, 23, was killed in January on a crosswalk after she was struck by a patrol car

WEKU

Seattle officer recorded joking about woman's death, saying 'she had limited value'

In bodycam footage, the officer is heard making callous remarks about a woman who died after being hit by a police cruiser. He reportedly told investigators he was mocking what city lawyers might say.

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