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)]

Committee

Council Committee of the Whole-Executive Session

Requested by

Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Introduced

February 25, 2026

On agenda

March 17, 2026

Passed

March 17, 2026

Where it was heard

Council Committee of the Whole-Executive Session Mar 17, 2026 DISCUSSED AND MOTION(S) APPROVED Council Committee of the Whole-Executive Session Mar 10, 2026 DISCUSSED

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