Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has filed civil lawsuits against three alleged graffiti vandals under the city’s new graffiti ordinance.
The lawsuits target taggers identified by Seattle Police as “ALURE,” “LABRAT,” and “NOMAS.” They’re accused of committing 25 violations across public and private properties. The city is seeking approximately $40,000 in civil penalties and restitution, with final costs expected to change based on abatement expenses.
“These civil lawsuits will help hold prolific graffiti taggers accountable for the damage they do in Seattle, while we continue to prosecute taggers through the City’s criminal code,” Davison said in a statement. “My message is simple: if you vandalize the Emerald City, you will pay.”
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