Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges Against Him for Incident at ‘Squad’ Member’s Home
A man has pleaded not guilty to charges against him stemming from an alleged stalking incident with “Squad” member Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.). KING-TV reported that a Seattle man named Brett Forsell was arrested…
A man has pleaded not guilty to charges against him stemming from an alleged stalking incident with “Squad” member Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.).
KING-TV reported that a Seattle man named Brett Forsell was arrested outside of Jayapal’s home and charged with felony stalking.
Forsell was allegedly yelling expletives while armed with a firearm.
His bail was set at $150,000 during his arraignment hearing on Tuesday, as the outlet noted.
The King County Prosecutor’s Office reportedly requested that the bail be set at $500,000, saying Forsell is “likely to commit a violent offense if free in the community,” the outlet cited court documents.
Forsell was charged last month.
Jayapal issued a statement following charges pressed against Forsell.
“The news today from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office that they have charged Mr. Forsell with felony stalking demonstrates that the justice system is doing its work,” Jayapal said.
The statement continued, “I am grateful to the King County Prosecutor’s Office for holding this man accountable for his dangerous actions, to the victim’s advocate for her assistance throughout the process, and to the Seattle Police Department, U.S. Capitol Police, and the House Sergeant at Arms for continuing to keep my family, me, and my staff safe. Now, the Prosecutor’s Office and the courts will do their important work to protect all of us.”