From the Superior Court clerk's filing of the complaint, plaintiff claims:

" Defendants have levied a full-fledged assault against the Plaintiffs under the guise of a "criminal investigation,", when in fact Defendants' intent was, and remains, to attack Indian Treaty fishing and destroy intra-tribal and inter-tribal Treaty fish distribution and commerce."

Yet, KING5 reports:
" In 2015 Mr. Hatch's case was adjudicated through the Tulalip Tribes Court, which has broad criminal jurisdiction, and where he pled guilty to nine counts of criminal conduct. Mr. Hatch did not receive a mere 'slap on the wrist' for violating Tulalip law. Rather, he lost his boat, his vehicle, and his job. His shellfishing rights were and remain revoked, and he continues to pay off substantial fines."


So will this wind up being about sovereignty, double jeopardy, conspiracy, the MOU later signed by WDFW?... I guess we'll we'll find out in 1-4 years.

yeah Doc, a lotta hours.