Seattle activists arrested for violent targeting Jewish fundraiser released without charges

( Post Millennial )

Three individuals arrested during a violent protest targeting Jews at a fundraiser in downtown Seattle were not charged and have already been released.

According to documents obtained by The Ari Hoffman Show on Talk Radio 570 KVI, those arrested were identified as Alexander Nicholas Dean, Shaun Lynn Chase, and Max Francis Smith, all of whom were booked into King County Jail following the Sunday night riot outside Town Hall on 8th Avenue.

The action, led by pro-Hamas, Antifa, and communist activists, targeted a StandWithUs Northwest event featuring Miss Israel 2021 Noa Cochva. Activists blocked entrances, harassed and assaulted Jewish attendees, and then scuffled with police.

According to a Seattle Police report, Dean repeatedly blocked traffic and ignored orders to leave the roadway, allegedly stepping into the eastbound lane of Seneca Street to write messages in chalk. Officers said his actions disrupted traffic and violated pedestrian interference laws, but he continued despite multiple warnings.

As tensions escalated, police reported that demonstrators began blocking the venue’s entrance, at one point surrounding attendees attempting to enter. Officers were deployed to form a barrier and create a pathway into the building.

During that operation, police attempted to make an arrest when Shaun Lynn Chase, initially identified as “John Doe” because he refused to give his name, allegedly pushed an officer. An officer reported that Chase deliberately shoved a police officer attempting to take another suspect into custody.

When officers moved to detain him, Chase allegedly yelled, “Get the f*ck off of me,” and swung his arm toward the officer. Police said the struggle continued on the ground, where Chase resisted commands before officers deployed OC spray and took him into custody.

Chase was later treated at the scene, advised of his rights, and transported to King County Jail. According to police, he denied pushing anyone.

Dean was arrested for investigation of assault, while Chase was booked for third-degree assault. A third individual, Max Francis Smith, was arrested for obstructing a public officer. Despite the police accounts, prosecutors say the cases lack key evidence needed to move forward.

Prosecutors noted the case files did not include critical details such as whether any officer sustained injuries, a necessary element for felony assault. The report also referenced a second alleged assault without identifying a victim.

No body camera footage or video evidence had been submitted at the time of review.

Police alleged Chase had been “throwing punches” at an older man attempting to enter the venue, but prosecutors did not receive victim statements, injury reports, or corroborating evidence.

None of the cases have been formally referred for felony charging. Police declined to “rush file” within the 72-hour window required for expedited charges and did not object to the suspects’ release.