WA St Supreme Court rules Hatcher recall can proceed

OLYMPIA, Wash.-The Washington State Supreme Court has affirmed a Superior Court ruling that allows the recall of Benton County Sheriff Jerry Hatcher to move forward on all eight charges of malfeasance and misfeasance.

Sergeant Jason Erickson filed the petition to recall Sheriff Hatcher after 90-percent of the Benton County Deputy Sheriff’s Guild met and unanimously voted to pursue recall.