Seattle man charged with manslaughter for boss’s death following Ferndale fight

A workplace confrontation that turned physical in Whatcom County and resulted in one man’s death has led to a charge of manslaughter for another man nine months later.

The incident occurred Oct. 16, 2024, in Ferndale, where a crew from Seattle Shuttle LLC was working during a cat show at the Ferndale Event Center.

Seattle Shuttle owner and founder Anthony Sperry, 61, was working with an employee, Lester Dwight Payton, 57, and the two got into a heated argument, according to court documents…

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