Snohomish County judge denies reduced bail for alleged teen killer
EVERETT—After six days of careful consideration, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander denied Samuel Gizaw attorney’s request for the court to lower his client’s bail amount from $2 million to $790,000. Judge Alexander heard oral arguments on September 4 from defense attorney Bryan Hershman, attorney for 16-year-old Gizaw who charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda […]
Court considering reduced bail amount for Alderwood Mall shooting suspect
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—After hearing oral arguments from defense attorney Bryan Hershman for defendant Samuel Gizaw—charged for the murder of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson—and county prosecutor Elise Deschenes on Wednesday, September 4, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Anna Alexander said she will make her ruling in the coming days on the defense’s request for the court to lower […]
Parents of teen lost to mall shooting call upon lawmakers to get tougher on juvenile crime
LYNNWOOD—The family of 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson, who was tragically struck down by a bullet while hanging out at Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall last month, are calling upon the Washington State legislature to enact, what they’re naming, “Jayda’s Law” which would have harsher consequences for juveniles who commit serious crimes. Woods-Johnson was visiting the Alderwood Mall with […]
Snohomish County Council passes resolution honoring the legacy of Judge Cassandra Lopez-Shaw
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., February 28, 2022 – During its Administrative Session today, the Snohomish County Council unanimously passed Resolution 22-010 honoring the life and legacy of Judge Cassandra Lopez-Shaw. The resolution, introduced by Council Vice Chair Jared Mead (District 4) and seconded by Councilwoman Stephanie Wright (District 3) reads: WHEREAS, the Snohomish County Council joins […]
Judge Alexander endorses Lopez-Shaw for Superior Court Judge
As a Judge and former colleague, I strongly recommend Cassandra Lopez Shaw for Superior Court Judge. Cassandra’s exceptional professional qualifications, her unwavering moral compass and experience successfully representing families and children under the most difficult circumstances make her the clear choice for voters. Cassandra inspires me with her grit and determination: As her husband was […]
County Superior Court becomes a female majority
County Superior Court becomes a female majorityBy Brandy Ellis | January 13, 2020 Judge Anna Alexander was sworn in on December 5, 2019, to the Snohomish County Superior Court. Judge Alexander was the youngest woman ever admitted to the University of Washington School of Law at the age of 19 and had been practicing in […]
Judicial candidates face off at 2019 LWVSC County Forum
by MARIO LOTMORE | Last Updated October 3, 2019 Approximately 100 people attended the Snohomish County Candidate Forum in the auditorium of Sultan High School in Sultan on Monday, September 30 from 7 PM to 9:30 PM. The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County Service Committee (LWVSC) hosted the event, which was moderated by […]
