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.
Patriots coach chosen for football summit
July 20, 2010
Liberty High School football coach Steve Valach has been selected to participate in the 11th annual NFL-USA Football Youth Summit July 21-23 at Canton, Ohio.
Valach was one of 51 coaches chosen for the conference. Each state plus Washington, D.C., had one coach chosen.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers great Merril Hoge will address participants about the importance of coaching, while two-time Super Bowl-winning Dallas Cowboy Darrin Smith will speak about the importance of education. Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Haynes; former Green Bay Packer all-pro and Vince Lombardi protégé Dave Robinson; and Canton native and former Chiefs quarterback Todd Blackledge will also address the group.
Leaders in the fields of sports medicine and sports psychology will present various topics facing youth sports. Dr. Stan Herring, of the NFL’s Head, Neck and Spine Committee, will discuss the importance of concussion education and awareness in youth sports while Dr. Linn Goldberg, of Oregon Health & Science University, will lead a steroid and supplement education session and discuss the NFL’s Atlas & Athena Anti-Steroid Education program. Read more
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.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker could face July trial
June 11, 2010
UPDATED — 2:35 p.m. June 11, 2010
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill could stand trial in Issaquah Municipal Court next month for a domestic violence charge.
Hill faces a misdemeanor assault charge related to the April 10 incident. During a brief appearance Friday morning Hill stood alongside his attorney as the court set the date for another procedural hearing. Hill will appear again before Judge N. Scott Stewart on July 14. The court also set a readiness date of July 23, essentially a meeting for the parties to determine if a trial should proceed. If a trial proceeds, it would likely be held in the last week of July.
Issaquah police arrested Hill 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 Leroy Hill makes Issaquah court appearance
May 25, 2010
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill appeared in Issaquah Municipal Court last week for a charge related to a domestic violence incident.
Hill faces a misdemeanor assault charge related to the April 10 incident. During a brief appearance May 19, the court scheduled the next pre-trial hearing for June 11.
Issaquah Police arrested Hill 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.
City Prosecutor Lynn Moberly asked the court to keep a no-contact order in place between Hill and the victim, although the victim had called for the order to be lifted.
“I think that he’s a potential danger to her, and I would ask at this time that the court not lift the no-contact order,” Moberly said.
The prosecutor said the victim had told police Hill had attacked her in the past. Moberly said the past incidents included a dispute when Hill held the victim down on a bed and “crushed her throat.”
The victim did not appear in court due to what Domestic Violence Advocate Kim Leyton described as a scheduling conflict. Leyton said the victim feels the no-contact order to be unnecessary. Jon Fox, the Bellevue attorney representing Hill, agreed.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill makes Issaquah court appearance
May 19, 2010
NEW — 10 a.m. May 19, 2010
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill (left) and his attorney appear in Issaquah Municipal Court. By Greg Farrar
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill appeared in Issaquah Municipal Court on Tuesday morning for a charge related to a domestic violence incident.
Hill faces a misdemeanor assault charge related to the April 10 incident. During a brief appearance, the court scheduled the next pre-trial hearing for June 11.
Mascots rally King County residents to beat flu
February 28, 2010
NEW — 6 a.m. Feb. 28, 2010
Local mascots have joined forces to encourage King County residents to get vaccinated against the flu, and take steps to prevent the spread of the disease.
Public Health – Seattle & King County developed the 30-second public-service announcement. The stars include Harry the Husky, the Ivar’s Dancing Clam, the Seattle Seahawks’ Blitz, the Seattle Storm’s Doppler, the Seattle Thunderbirds’ Cool Bird and the Mariners’ Moose.
Ivar’s Dancing Clam and the Mariners' Moose show you how to beat the flu.
First all-electric car arrives
January 12, 2009
Issaquah owner says Tesla Roadster could change the world
Mark Mullet takes his all-electric Tesla Roadster, signature series No. 68, for a spin in the Issaquah Highlands. Mullet is the first in the state to own a Tesla. By Greg Farrar
If in the days ahead, a cloud of dust is spotted, preceded by a blur of radiant red, there’s a good chance it was just Mark Mullet living his boyhood dream behind the wheel of his new Tesla Roadster.
While many youngsters dream someday of burning rubber in the latest sports car, few imagine doing so in a fully electric hot rod. The Tesla is the perfect car for the Issaquah Highlands resident.
Mullet said he remembers when he was a starry-eyed lad living in the Seattle neighborhood of Greenlake, watching the solar car races. He especially recalled one Volkswagen Bug with its entire back seat filled with batteries. Read more
