A judge in Washington state cut bail by 90% for an illegal alien accused of killing a Washington State Trooper. The suspect, Raul Benitez Santana from Mexico, had multiple run-ins with the law, including prior arrests for driving without a license, having marijuana, and domestic violence. Despite being an illegal alien, he was not turned over to ICE due to sanctuary policies. The judge lowered his bail from $1 million to $100,000.
Key Points
Raul Benitez Santana, an illegal alien, is accused of killing Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd in a vehicular homicide
Santana had prior run-ins with the law, including driving without a license and domestic violence
Despite being an illegal alien, Santana was not turned over to ICE due to sanctuary policies in Snohomish County and Washington state
Judge Richard Okrent lowered Santana's bail from $1 million to $100,000, sparking controversy
Pros
Increased awareness of sanctuary policies and their impact on law enforcement
Cons
Tragic loss of life of Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd
Questionable decision by the judge to lower the bail significantly