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East Wenatchee, WA — A local attorney has reached a $58,000 settlement with the Washington State Patrol, resolving allegations of a public records act violation by the agency. Attorney John Brangwin, whose practice focuses on DUI defense, accused the State Patrol of delaying and partially omitting information in response to his 2022 request for records. Brangwin had requested a comprehensive roster containing names, contact information, and photographs of troopers stationed in North Central Washington. His lawsuit highlighted a significant delay, with the State Patrol taking 75 days to respond and failing to provide some of … Read more