State v. Nelson

The Birth of Jesse Sarey

The Murder of Jesse Sarey by Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson

The murder of George Floyd--a catalyst for impacted families to speak out on police violence

First Black Lives Matter speaking engagement in Auburn, WA, by foster mother Elaine Simons

BLM speaking engagements by the Sarey family in Renton, Tukwilla, Seattle, Auburn, Capitol Hill CHOP, and other locations

Change.org petition published to rally support in holding Auburn police department accountable for Jesse's murder

King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office met with the Sarey family to announce the arresting and charging of officer Jeff Nelson with the murder of Jesse Sarey

Arraignment of officer Jeff Nelson and press conference. He is charged for 2nd degree murder and 1st degree assault. Foster Mother Elaine Simons requested bail. Officer Jeff Nelson was remanded to jail on $500k bail. He was placed on paid administrative house arrest.

First Dialogue for Peace meeting convened for Jesse

Court hearing--case continuance issued

Court hearing--trial date postponed

Court sign-off on continuance of State v. Nelson

Foster mother Elaine Simons publishes op-ed "The Silence is Maddening!" with the Forced Trajectory Project

Court hearing--trial date postponed

First Organizing Committee meeting for the Justice 4 Jesse Sarey Campaign

Foster mother Elaine hosts "Washington Families Who Have Lost Loved Ones to Police Violence Speak Out" virtual event

Case setting--hearing date postponed

Washington Coalition for Police Accountability press conference

Governor's signing of police reform bills in WA

Jesse's 2nd-year Angelversary candle-light vigil

Court appearence for Jeff Nelson and press conference

Community church spotlight of Jeff Nelson murder victims Jesse Sarey, Brian Scaman, and Isaiah Obet

Death of Nga Kari Sarey, mother of Jesse Sarey

Court hearing--defense's request that Nelson be taken off of EHM due to "personal hardship" was denied

Families Impacted by Police Violence Washington, D.C. March and Rally

Court hearing--defense's motion to extend the trial was denied

Publication of the Social Justice Sewing Academy Remembrance Project's Stitching Stolen Lives, featuring the Sarey Family

National news article on Jesse's case published by Associated Press

Court status update--defense requested continuance and murder trial extension was confirmed for June 2022

Nelson's use of force history and "Brady Lists" is detailed in the Auburn Reporter

3-year anniversary of the approval of Washington I-940, which was signed into law on February 4th, 2019

Court update--ruling on the prosecution submitting new evidence

Court hearing--prosecution's request to subpoena Auburn records

Foster mother Elaine Simons testifies on police reform clarification House Bills #1735 and #1726

State v. Nelson murder trial originally set to begin before continuations

Court update--public disclosure of Nelson's tattoos that were taken as evidence

King County Inquest resumes after 5 years

Court hearing--update and hearing scheduling

Court hearing--murder trial date continuation

Court hearing--murder trial date continuation

Conversation with the Sarey family virtual panel hosted by J4JS Campaign and various graduate student organizations

3-year Angelversary of Jesse

Wing Luke Museum opening, where the Jesse Sarey Memorial Quilt was dedicated

Court update--judge ordered redaction of many of Nelson's tattoos

State v. Nelson murder trial set to begin before further continuation

Wing Luke Museum opening, where the Jesse Sarey Memorial Quilt was dedicated

Death of Torell Sarey, brother of Jesse Sarey

Court hearing--judge ruled release of many images of Nelson's tattoos

Pre-trial hearing--goal to set new trial date before next scheduled court hearing on December 9th, 2022

Sarey family Celebration of Life in honor of Jesse Sarey, Isaiah Obet, and Brian Scaman

Cambodian Community Dialogue sponsored by Khmer Advocacy & Advancement Group

Commencement of in-person jury selection

Buddhist Vigil for Start State v. Nelson

State v. Nelson Opening Statements 

State v. Nelson Witness testimony begins 

State v. Nelson Trial 

State v. Nelson Closing Arguments

State v. Nelson Deliberations

State v. Nelson Jurors Renders a Verdict Guilty 2nd Degree Murder and 1st Degree Assault Officer Jeff Nelson is remanded to Jail pending sentencing

State v. Nelson Motion for Recusal and for a New Trial continued TBD

State v. Nelson Motion for Deposition Granted. Motion for New Trial continued TBD Status Conference set for November 1st, 2024

State v. Nelson Status Conference/ Review Hearing at 2:30 PM in Courtroom GA

State v. Nelson Status Conference at 9 AM

State v. Nelson Status Conterence 4 PM

State v. Nelson Sentencing 9 AM TBD