Attorneys bring new allegations of sexual abuse of incarcerated minors at Denney Youth Center

EVERETT—Hagens Berman attorneys filed a new lawsuit earlier this month against Snohomish County alleging sexual abuse of incarcerated minors at Denney Youth Center and Denney Juvenile Justice Center. The new filing details ongoing abuse, disclosed by nine new plaintiffs stating that: “Rather than protect these children and teenagers, Snohomish County sustained a culture of abuse […]

Multistate coalition protects about $1.4 billion in K-12 funding for Washington

OLYMPIA—Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general have secured an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education that protects about $1.4 billion funding equal access to education for students from low-income families, English learners, children with disabilities, and other students in Washington state. On April 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education […]