Legislation Details

File #: AB2026-189    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed and Motion(s) Approved
File created: 2/25/2026 Meeting Body Council Committee of the Whole-Executive Session
On agenda: 3/17/2026 Final action: 3/17/2026
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Corkern, regarding Samantha L. Robinson v. Whatcom County et al., Skagit County Superior Court Cause No. 26-2-00233-29; Defense and indemnification of Donnell Tanksley, Whatcom County Sheriff, Lt. Keith Linderman, Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, and Detective Derek Jones, Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, named as defendants. [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (1) (i)]
Indexes: Litigation
Department Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Primary Contact Email:    JCorkern@co.whatcom.wa.us

 

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Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Corkern, regarding Samantha L. Robinson v. Whatcom County et al., Skagit County Superior Court Cause No. 26-2-00233-29; Defense and indemnification of Donnell Tanksley, Whatcom County Sheriff, Lt. Keith Linderman, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, and Detective Derek Jones, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, named as defendants. [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (1) (i)]

 

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Discussion of pending litigation with Civil Deputy Prosecutor, Jesse Corkern, regarding Samantha L. Robinson v. Whatcom County et al., Skagit County Superior Court Cause No. 26-2-00233-37; Defense and indemnification of Donnell Tanksley, Whatcom County Sheriff, Lt. Keith Linderman, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, and Detective Derek Jones, Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, named as defendants. [Discussion of this item may take place in executive session (closed to the public) pursuant to RCW42.30.110 (1) (i)] (Note, item title revised from Cause No. 26-2-00233-37 to Cause No. 26-2-00233-29.)