A group of federal prosecutors has completed an independent review of the criminal jury trial related to the death of Manuel Ellis, who died on March 3, 2020. The case involved Tacoma Police Department Officers Burbank, Collins, and Rankine. Prosecutors examined the case under 18 U.S.C. § 242, a statute that addresses official misconduct by government officials.
Following their assessment, the Department of Justice announced it has closed its inquiry into the matter.


