Ex-Tacoma Officer Acquitted in Manuel Ellis Case Files $47M Defamation Suit
Timothy Rankine alleges false accusations of misconduct ruined his reputation and career prospects.
- Rankine and his wife are seeking damages from city and state officials.
- Rankine claims accusations were politically motivated and destroyed his career.
- He was acquitted of manslaughter charges in Ellis' death in December.
- Ellis' family has expressed distress over Rankine's defamation claims.
- The case remains under review for potential federal civil rights violations.
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