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Convicted Man Escapes Court Then Captured | Seattle News
A 39-year-old man named Kyle Hester pulled off a brazen courtroom escape after being convicted of meth dealing and gun possession — charges made worse by his prior burglary conviction. Walking out unimpeded as the judge prepared to sentence him, Hester now faces additional first-degree escape charges that could add up to ten more years and a $2,000 fine. Authorities, including Tulalip PD and Snohomish County’s Violent Offender Task Force, tracked him down and brought him back into custody — with K-9 Knox playing a key role. His audacious move underscores how quickly justice can spiral when…
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