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Legal Battle Over Seattle Property Continues with Contempt Orders and Funding Hopes

A complex legal battle involving a Seattle property and the Seattle Black Firefighters Association (SBFFA) continues to unfold, marked by court hearings, contempt orders, and disputes over hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds. Yohannes Sium, the attorney representing the plaintiffs Erwin Chappelle, Clarence Williams, and Cardell Thompson, provided an update on the ongoing proceedings, highlighting both delays and potential avenues for resolution.

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Black Fire Fighters Seek Property Title Return Amidst Conflict and Chaos  

Members of the Seattle Black Fire Fighters Association (SBFFA) await the ruling of a King County Superior Court judge over the property title of the association’s historic house. In the three weeks since the court found the defendants in contempt for illegally selling the property, the SBFFA has faced significant internal obstacles leading up to another ruling next week. 

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Black Firefighters Win Court Ruling, Judge Finds Defendants in Contempt

In a significant victory for members of the Seattle Black Fire Fighters Association (SBFFA), a King County Superior Court judge ruled today that the defendants are in contempt of court and will be sanctioned for illegally selling the SBFFA's historic house and excluding its founding members like Chief Claude Harris..

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Hollingsworth Stands with Black Firefighters in Fight to Reclaim Historic House

A passionate plea for justice and the preservation of Black heritage echoed through Seattle's Central District yesterday as members of the Seattle Black Fire Fighters Association (SBFFA) rallied in front of their former house. The gathering was a call to action, raising awareness about the Association's fight to reclaim the house they say was illegally sold and to galvanize support ahead of a crucial court date next week.

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