Prosecutor hopes for plea deal in assault case for Seahawk Leroy Hill
August 10, 2010
The city prosecutor and attorney for Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill continue to discuss a possible plea deal to resolve the domestic violence case before a late August trial.
Issaquah City Prosecutor Lynn Moberly intends to seek intensive domestic violence treatment for Hill. Police said he attacked his girlfriend at his Talus home April 10, after she confronted him about seeing other women.
Hill, 27, has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor assault charge. The case had been set to go to trial in late July, but defense attorney Jon Fox requested the trial be postponed for a month.
“I’m hopeful we can resolve it without a trial,” Moberly said late last week. Read more
Police seek phone records in Leroy Hill assault investigation
August 3, 2010
Probe could lead to more charges
Issaquah police intend to search phone records to determine whether forbidden contact occurred between Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill and the girlfriend police said he assaulted in April.
Police requested a warrant July 27 to search the girlfriend’s mobile phone records to determine if she and Hill had broken a court-issued no-contact order, a misdemeanor.
Leroy Hill
Investigators intend to use the records to determine if witness tampering or intimidation took place. If detectives determine witness tampering took place, Hill could face a felony charge.
“Based on my experience, domestic violence victims and defendants can communicate with each other, even after the issuance of court orders,” Issaquah Detective Sgt. Bob Porter wrote in court documents.
The assault charge stems from a dispute between Hill, 27, and his girlfriend at the Talus home they shared.
The girlfriend confronted Hill about seeing other women, and asked to see his phone to determine whom he had been calling.
Judicial candidates prepare for Aug. 17 election
August 3, 2010
Voters will choose from three candidates in the Aug. 17 primary election for a King County District Court judge serving the Northeast Division.
Newcastle’s Donna Tucker, Mercer Island’s Ketu Shah and Redmond’s Larry Mitchell are running for the position. The county created the position last year to address a growing caseload.
The top two candidates from the primary will advance to the Nov. 2 general election — unless a candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote in the primary. In that case, he or she wins the election outright. Read more
Police seek phone records in Leroy Hill assault investigation
July 29, 2010
UPDATED — 9:10 p.m. July 29, 2010
Issaquah police intend to search phone records to determine if forbidden contact occurred between Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill and the girlfriend police said he assaulted in April.
Police requested a warrant Tuesday to search the girlfriend’s mobile phone records to determine if she and Hill had broken a no-contact order. Investigators intend to use the records to determine if witness tampering or intimidation took place.
“Based on my experience, domestic violence victims and defendants can communicate with each other, even after the issuance of court orders,” Issaquah Detective Bob Porter wrote in court documents.
Assault trial set for July 29 for Seahawks’ Leroy Hill
July 27, 2010
The prosecutor in the domestic violence case against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill has concerns about contact between the NFL player and the woman involved in the incident.
Hill, 27, appeared in Issaquah Municipal Court on July 23 as a trial nears for a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from the April incident. Judge N. Scott Stewart set a July 29 trial, which should last two days.
Issaquah police said Hill attacked his girlfriend April 10. The woman told police Hill had pulled her by her hair down a set of stairs at his Talus home.
Hill has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Prosecutor raises concerns about victim in Leroy Hill assault case
July 23, 2010
UPDATED — 6:45 p.m. July 23, 2010
The prosecutor in the domestic violence case against Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill has concerns about contact between the NFL player and the woman involved in the incident.
Hill, 27, appeared in Issaquah Municipal Court on Friday morning as a trail nears for a misdemeanor assault charge stemming from the April incident. The trial has been set for July 29.
Issaquah police said Hill attacked his girlfriend April 10. The woman had told police Hill had pulled her by her hair down a set of stairs at his Talus home.
Hill has pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill faces assault trial next week
July 21, 2010
NEW — 3:50 p.m. July 21, 2010
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill returned Issaquah Municipal Court on Wednesday afternoon.
Issaquah resident Hill, 27, returns court Friday. The trial for the misdemeanor assault charge he faces could start next week, and last two days.
The assault charge stems from a late-night incident April 10.
Issaquah police arrested Hill after a domestic violence incident at his Talus home, after authorities said he attacked his girlfriend. Police said the woman had marks and injuries consistent with assault; she told police Hill had caused the injuries.
But reaching her has been difficult for City Prosecutor Lynn Moberly and police officers, Moberly said Wednesday.
Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill returns to Issaquah courtroom
July 20, 2010
Embattled Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill should return to Issaquah Municipal Court on July 21.
Hill, facing a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, is due back in Judge N. Scott Stewart’s courtroom then. The 27-year-old appeared in court July 14 as attorneys for the case discussed procedural matters.
The charge stems from a late-night incident April 10, when Issaquah police arrested Hill after a domestic incident at his Talus home.
Officers said a dispute occurred between Hill and his then-girlfriend. Police said the woman had marks and injuries consistent with assault; she told police Hill caused the injuries.
The incident occurred less than a month after a Georgia judge sentenced Hill to 12 months probation for marijuana possession. The probation could be revoked because of the domestic violence charge.
The legal troubles raised questions about Hill’s future with the Seahawks.
NFL officials suspended Hill from the Sept. 4 season opener against the San Francisco 49ers for violating the league substance-abuse policy.
Hill had not been part of any off-season practices since the Issaquah arrest, but rejoined workouts June 14. The team starts training camp July 31.
Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill returns to Issaquah courtroom
July 14, 2010
NEW — 2:45 p.m. July 14, 2010
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill appeared in Issaquah Municipal Court on Wednesday afternoon, and the Issaquah resident will return to court next week.
Hill, facing a misdemeanor domestic violence charge, is due back in Judge N. Scott Stewart’s courtroom July 21. Attorneys handled procedural matters during the Wednesday appearance.
The charge stems from a late-night incident April 10, when Issaquah police arrested Hill, 27, after a late-night domestic incident at his Talus home.
Officers said a dispute occurred between Hill and his then-girlfriend. Police said the woman had marks and injuries consistent with assault; she told police Hill caused the injuries.
Seahawks linebacker could face trial next month
June 15, 2010
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill could stand trial in Issaquah Municipal Court next month for a domestic violence charge.
Leroy Hill
Hill faces a misdemeanor assault charge related to the April incident. During a brief appearance June 11, Hill stood alongside his attorney as the court set the date for another procedural hearing. Hill, 27, will appear again before Judge N. Scott Stewart on July 14.
The court also set July 23 as a readiness date — a meeting of the parties to determine if a trial should occur. The trial could begin the following week. Hill has pleaded not guilty.
Meanwhile, Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll has not said whether Hill will stay on the team for the coming season. Hill had not been part of any off-season practices since the Issaquah arrest, but rejoined the workouts June 14. The team starts training camp July 31.
Issaquah police arrested Hill after a late-night domestic incident at his Talus home April 10. Officers said a dispute occurred between Hill and his then-girlfriend. Police said the woman had marks and injuries consistent with assault; she told police Hill caused the injuries.
The domestic violence incident occurred less than a month after a Georgia judge sentenced Hill to 12 months probation for marijuana possession. The probation could be revoked if the domestic violence charge proceeds.
