More than a month after hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters forced the closure of I-5 through Seattle, WSP asked for criminal charges to be filed.
, the Washington State Patrol asked for criminal charges to be filed against five of the demonstrators.
Charges, including second degree criminal trespass, failure to disperse, disorderly conduct, and obstruction, have now been referred to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Two other individuals have been identified and remain under investigation, with possible referrals in the near future.
A few hundred protesters blocked the northbound lanes of I-5 near Pine Street in downtown Seattle on Jan. 6, rendering that portion of the highway impassible for approximately five hours. Other protesters marched onto the overpass above the interstate and rallied there for hours.Reopening the interstate was further delayed when the protesters finally walked off I-5 and left about a dozen parked cars behind. Law enforcement had to bring in bomb-sniffing dogs before towing the vehicles.
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