Wolfe and his fiancée, who witnessed the alleged assault, believe the attack was related to Wolfe being transgender, according to court documents.
Wolfe and his fiancée, who witnessed the alleged assault, believe the attack was related to Wolfe being transgender, according to court documents.
If I’m looking for a charitable interpretation, this may be just the easiest crime to book him on. Actual charges can be changed later. I could see this maybe being the easiest charge to book him on, maybe the one that requires the least proof on intent. The goal initially is not to make the charge fit the crime, but to just get the guy in custody as quickly and easily as possible. Though this is admittedly a deliberately charitable interpretation.
Maybe the bond just allows him to be moved between hospitals for treatment if necessary? I’m not familiar with Washington state law, but my general experience having worked for local government in the past is that he will most likely be charged with felony offenses and brought for indictment on those, and that’s what the bench warrant is for.
Hate crime is intention based so it’s rarely a thing booked on the scene when the cops roll up on two guys fighting in the front yard. It’s up to the rest of the system to do the right thing unfortunately