Jamari Bland received a 15-year prison sentence Friday for killing a 26-year-old man aboard a Sound Transit Link light rail train on Feb. 25, 2024. The attack, which unfolded on a downtown train between the Pioneer Square and University Street stations, stunned riders and fueled calls for stronger security on Link. The judge also gave Bland credit for time already served.
Judge Imposes 15-Year Term
According to KOMO News, Bland was formally sentenced on May 8, 2026, to 15 years in prison with credit for time served. KOMO reports that the hearing brought a lengthy pretrial process to a close and finally resolved the criminal case that has hovered over Seattle’s light rail system since early 2024.
Video And Court Records Show Fight
Court documents and surveillance video reviewed by local outlets show Bland and the victim briefly interacting on the train before things turned physical. Bland allegedly tried to trip the man, and a fight broke out. Prosecutors say…..