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'Don't have a false picture of realities in America': Indian-American body reacts to Seattle giving $29 millon to Jaahnavi Kandula's family

The founder of the Indian-American Advocacy Council opened up on the recent $29 million settlement that the Seattle authorities reached with the family of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula, run over by a speeding police car in 2023, and said there is more to the story. And the settlement should not…

The Times of India · Feb 13

Bodycam footage resurfaces showing US cop ‘laughing’ after police car struck Indian‑American Jaahnavi Kandula in Seattle

The tragic death of 23‑year‑old Indian‑American graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula has become a major legal and public relations issue for the Seattle Police Department, culminating in a $29 million settlement with her family.

The Times of India · Feb 12

Seattle cop kills student by hitting her at 74 mph in patrol car, another officer laughs, says she had ‘limited value’

74 mph in a 25 zone, a student's life gone...

We Got This Covered · Oct 21, 2025

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Seattle Police Officer Fired For Fatal Crash Involving Student

Seattle police officer fired for fatal crash involving graduate student from India. Investigation reveals policy violations and negligent driving.

Seattle police officer who struck and killed graduate student from India fired

Seattle’s interim police chief says that she has fired a police officer who in 2023 struck and killed a graduate student from India while responding to an overdose call

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

Brickbat: 'Limited Value'

Seattle interim Police Chief Sue Rahr has fired Officer Daniel Auderer, the vice president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, for "cruel comments and callous laughter" while speaking to another officer about a civilian death. Officer Kevin Dave reached speeds of up to 74 mph while responding to an overdose…

Reason · Jul 25, 2024

Seattle police officer fired over ‘vile’ comments after death of Indian woman

A Seattle police officer and union head has been fired over his callous remarks about the death of a graduate student from India after she was struck by another officer’s vehicle in a crosswalk

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024

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Brickbat: Swift Justice

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion said she won't file felony charges against Officer Kevin Dave of the Seattle Police Department, who fatally struck Jaahnavi Kandula with his patrol car in January 2023. "Our legal analysis reveals that the PAO (Prosecuting Attorney's Office) lacks sufficient evidence to prove beyond a…

Reason · Mar 14, 2024

Seattle Cop Who Hit and Killed Indian Student Only Has to Pay $5,000

The police officer who was driving the speeding cruiser that killed Jaahnavi Kandula has been issued a traffic infraction.

International Business Times UK · Mar 5, 2024

India's mission in Seattle raises Jaahnavi Kandula case with authorities; monitoring progress

Jaahnavi Kandula case: India’s consulate in Seattle has raised with authorities the case of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula

The Hindu · Feb 24, 2024

Seattle Officer Not Charged In Fatal Collision Case

Washington prosecutors decline felony charges against Seattle officer in fatal collision with student. Incident raises concerns about police conduct and ac...

Brickbat: Just a 'Regular Person'

Seattle's Community Police Commission has asked that Officer Daniel Auderer, the vice president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild, be placed on leave without pay while he is under investigation for remarks that appeared to make light of the death of a woman killed by another officer. Officer Kevin Dave…

Reason · Sep 29, 2023

Seattle cop who made callous remarks after Indian woman’s death has been administratively reassigned

The Seattle Police Department says an officer and police union leader under investigation for making callous remarks about the death of a woman from India has been taken off patrol duty

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

Seattle officer should be put on leave for callous remarks about woman's death, watchdog group says

Seattle's Community Police Commission recommends that an officer under investigation for making callous remarks about the death of a woman from India be put on unpaid leave

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

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The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2023

A cop said a woman killed by a police crash had ‘limited value’. That’s appalling

The leaked recording is a grim reminder that police are too often more interested in protecting their livelihoods than civilians’ lives

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Community members in Seattle hold rally, demand justice for Jaahnavi Kandula

South Asian community rally to demand sensitivity, respect and jail for killer police officers responsible for death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula. Over 100 members gathered at Denny Park, holding signs and chanting her name. Mayor and police chief met with community members to discuss offensive remarks and lack of…

The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2023

Outrage and calls for inquiry into Seattle officer who joked about crash victim

Protesters in Seattle joined Indian diplomats and the police commission in demanding accountability

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Outrage boils in Seattle and in India over death of a student and an officer's callous remarks

Demonstrators in Seattle have demanded the resignation of two police officers over the death of a student from India and callous remarks by one of them

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The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Outrage in U.S. over death of Indian student; U.S. assures prompt action and investigation

Biden admin. assures Indian govt. of quick investigation into death of Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula in Seattle after being struck by police car. U.S. lawmakers & Indian-Americans express outrage. Officials "shocked" & "horrified" at incident.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

Seattle officer recorded joking about woman's death, saying 'she had limited value'

In bodycam footage, the officer is heard making callous remarks about a woman who died after being hit by a police cruiser. He reportedly told investigators he was mocking what city lawyers might say.

Salon · Sep 13, 2023

Cop caught on bodycam mocking victim

“Just write a check, $11,000. She was 26 anyway," Officer Daniel Auderer is heard joking and laughing

The Guardian - US · Sep 13, 2023

Police union leader said woman killed by Seattle officer ‘had limited value’

Daniel Auderer denies wrongdoing, claiming he ‘intended the comment as a mockery of lawyers’

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

In recording, a Seattle police officer joked after woman's death. He says remarks were misunderstood

A city watchdog agency is investigating after a body-worn camera captured one Seattle Police Department union leader joking with another following the death of a woman who was struck and killed by a police cruiser as she was crossing a street

Reason · Aug 8, 2023

Brickbat: Reckless Driving

Prosecutors in Seattle are reportedly mulling charges against a police officer who struck and killed a pedestrian. Kevin Dave reached speeds of up to 74 mph while responding to a high priority call, but he had his siren "chirping" instead of running continuously. He struck Jaahnavi Kandula in a crosswalk…

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