The tragic passing of Telugu-origin student, Jaahnavi Kandula in Seattle, Washington shook the Telugu community abroad. Incidentally, the King’s County Prosecutor’s office recently dropped hugely disappointing news that they are not pressing criminal charges on Seattle cop Kevin Dave who hit Jaahnavi with a car and killed her due to the lack of sufficient evidence.
This announcement from the prosecutor’s office drew a huge uproar on social media and the family of the deceased said they feel betrayed by the Washington Law system.
Cut to now, the Consulate General of India in Seattle has issued a public communication and confirmed that the case has been referred to the Seattle City Attorney’s office for review.
On the recently released investigation report of the King County Prosecution Attorney on the unfortunate death of Jaahnavi Kandula, the Consulate has been in regular touch with the designated family representatives and will continue to extend all possible support in ensuring justice for Jaahnavi and her family.
We have also raised the matter strongly with local authorities, including Seattle Police for appropriate redress. The case has now been referred to the Seattle City Attorney’s office for review.
We await completion of Seattle Police’s administrative investigation and will continue to monitor progress on the case, the statement from the Consulate General read.
Now that the case has been referred to the Seattle City Attorney’s Office for review, it has to be seen if there will be a favorable and rightful judgment for the paining family.
