A federal lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington in 2025, alleges that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and high-ranking church leaders knowingly facilitated the international sex trafficking of a minor.
The complaint alleges that church funds were
Following the sudden removal of Court Commissioner Brian Parker earlier this week, the Clallam County Superior Court schedule for tomorrow, February 13, 2026, confirms that Judge Brent Basden will personally take over the Family law calendar, in Courtroom 3 at 9:00 AM.
For many in Clallam County, this scheduling
The Olympic Herald confirmed this afternoon that Brian Parker is no longer employed as a Court Commissioner for the Clallam County Superior Court.
Parker, who served as the Family Law Court Commissioner, had recently faced public scrutiny. Details regarding his departure remain limited at this time.
This story is developing.
The Washington State Supreme Court has ordered the disbarment of Bainbridge Island attorney John David Du Wors, effectively ending his ability to practice law in the state. The order, filed on January 21, 2026, imposes reciprocal discipline following Du Wors’ disbarment in Delaware last year.
The disbarment marks the final
In a sharp rebuke of a trial judge’s reliance on a contested expert evaluation, the Washington State Court of Appeals Division I has reversed a King County Superior Court decision that vacated a domestic violence protection order. The unpublished opinion, filed today, explicitly cites “significant flaws” in a domestic
A recent lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of Washington for King County alleges that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its local affiliates knowingly allowed a convicted child rapist to hold positions of authority and access vulnerable children, leading to the sexual abuse of four
The Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct convened for its scheduled business meeting on Friday, February 6, keeping to a brief agenda highlighted by the announcement of a new internal initiative.
During the Executive Director’s report, the Commission announced the formation of a judicial anti-harassment taskforce. The stated
Longtime Clallam County attorney Lane Wolfley and his firm, Wolfley & Wolfley, P.S., have been named as defendants in a lawsuit alleging legal malpractice, fraud, and the misappropriation of client funds.
The Complaint, filed in Clallam County Superior Court by plaintiff Kimberly Pritchard, accuses Wolfley of mishandling a $1
Recently, our coverage has focused heavily on unfolding events at the Clallam County Superior Court. Before detailing the latest community response, here is a recap of the significant allegations and reports that have led to this moment:
1. Court Commissioner Brian Parker Accused of Stalking in Port Angeles; Arrested by
The Washington State Supreme Court held oral arguments on January 15, 2026, to determine the fate of Judge Pro Tempore David Ruzumna, whose judicial career hangs in the balance following a controversial attempt to secure a parking discount.
While the court’s final decision is currently pending, the justices appeared
The Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a formal reprimand to Stevens County District Court Judge Gina Tveit, regarding the hiring of her two adult children for court positions between 2020 and 2024.
In an order filed on November 21, 2025, the Commission approved a stipulation in which Judge
In recent weeks, the public has been embroiled in a heated community discussion regarding the conduct of Superior Court Judge Brent Basden. Investigative reporting has exposed a series of controversial administrative decisions, including Basden’s appointment of his close friend and former business partner, Lane Wolfley, to represent an accused
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