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Families, students and advocates urge state to request independent U.S. investigation into death of Washington resident
Summary
Families and witnesses told a legislative committee that an independent U.S. investigation is needed into the killing of a Washington resident overseas. Testimony included eyewitness accounts, family pleas and contrasting public witnesses who said the matter belongs at the federal level.
Family members, eyewitnesses and student advocates urged a legislative committee on Feb. 25 to pass Senate Joint Memorial 80-14, requesting an independent United States investigation into the killing of a Washington resident while demonstrating overseas.
Hamid Ali, who identified himself as the victim's husband, described the loss in personal terms and asked lawmakers to back the memorial so the family "can know who took her life, why it was done, and how the killer will be held accountable." He recounted receiving the victim's bloody clothing from the U.S. consulate and said the family wants transparent answers.
Multiple eyewitnesses and friends testified…
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