The attorney for the man repeatedly punched by a Auburn Police officer is requesting that the officer be fired for his “horrific and inhumane” actions.
The City of Auburn’s Prosecutor’s Office announced Nov. 5 it has dismissed the charges against Mauro Alberto Felix Valles, the man involved in the case. The Reporter reached out to Seattle attorney Evan Oshan, who represents Felix Valles, to get his reaction to the dropped charges.
“The prosecutor did the right thing by dropping the charges however, justice has not been seen yet,” Oshan said in a Nov. 10 email. “The assault made on my client by Officer (Andrew) Bryant was horrific and inhumane… Last week I asked for Officer Bryant to resign. I’m asking (today) that he be fired and a full and complete criminal investigation occur. A police officer has a special responsibility to the public to protect and to serve. It’s an honor not a right!“…