The suspect in a hate crime against a transgender female in Seattle was previously bailed out of jail by the controversial NW Community Bail Fund group for a separate alleged anti-trans hate crime, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO). Somehow, this detail managed to elude a Seattle Times report, though the paper was made aware.

The 39-year-old suspect, Andre Phillip Karlow, allegedly attacked a Sound Transit fare inspector, who identifies as a transgender female, in October 2024. He pleaded not guilty and was bailed out by the NW Community Bail Fund, which indiscriminately pays the bail for suspects, usually based on whether or not the suspect comes from a marginalized community or is homeless. In this case, they posted $3,000 bail, according to KCPAO records.

Karlow is now awaiting charges in a separate alleged hate crime against a transgender female victim last Thursday. Had his bail not been posted by the NW Bail Fund, it’s possible that this alleged hate crime would not have occurred. Why didn’t The Seattle Times point this detail out?

Details in the accused anti-trans hate crime

Seattle Police say Karlow taunted the victim by calling her a “drag queen” and demanding, “to your makeup off.” He was allegedly in a group at the time.

When the victim attempted to photograph the group, police say the group began punching and kicking her. Someone in the group allegedly made reference to the Trump administration banning transgender military members after the victim tried to appeal to the group that she was a veteran.

One of the suspects, Karlow, was identified by police based on surveillance. Seattle Police says he was the suspect in an earlier domestic violence incident for allegedly throwing a can of food at his girlfriend, striking her and causing injury. Karlow was later arrested for the suspected hate crime.

The Seattle Times gets it wrong

In The Seattle Times coverage, reporter Catalina Gaitán pointed out the alleged Trump reference. But she managed to completely ignore the involvement of the NW Bail Fund.

“The man police arrested was previously released from the King County Jail in October, after he posted bond on his $30,000 bail for a separate hate crime charge, records show,” Gaitán incorrectly claimed.

But if the reporter saw the records, why not point out that the radical progressive group bailed him out? She must have known. In fact, the KCPAO explicitly told reporters via email that the NW Bail Fund was involved. “According to public court records, the defendant was released in that case after the Northwest Community Bail Fund posted his bond,” a spokesperson wrote to media.

NW Bail Fund is celebrated by the Radical Left

The NW Bail Fund has been celebrated by progressive activists as addressing what they falsely claim is a “racist criminal justice system” because some judges ask for cash bail. Ironically, the NW Bail Fund claims cash bail is “transphobic.”

“We oppose pretrial detention and cash bail, because they harm communities and are racist, classist, transphobic, and ableist. High bails do not increase safety; rather they make sure only the wealthy and people with resources go free, creating two systems of criminal process in Washington: one for people who can afford bail and another for people who can’t,” according to the group’s website.

In fact, the NW Bail Fund claims to “prioritize bail assistance for our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+, particularly transgender, community members: those at greatest risk in our current criminal punishment system.” If that’s the case, why would they pay the bail for a suspect in an anti-trans hate crime? The NW Bail Fund didn’t respond when asked to comment by “The Jason Rantz Show” on KTTH.

The Seattle Times has been notable for its support of left-wing causes, with a newsroom that is transparently biased towards Democrats. Is that why this bail detail was left out? Gaitán did not respond to a request for comment.

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In recognition of International Transgender Day of Visibility on Monday, Mayor Bruce Harrell and city leaders signed new legislation to support individuals seeking gender-affirming and reproductive health care services in Seattle.

The Seattle Seahawks have the 18th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft when Round 1 begins April 24 in Green Bay. The Seahawks own 10 total picks in the seven-round draft, including three in the top 52 and four in the top 92.

Seahawks’ draft picks

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NFL Draft details

• Round 1: April 24, 8 p.m. ET
• Rounds 2-3: April 25, 7 p.m. ET
• Rounds 4-7: April 26, noon ET

All rounds will be televised on ESPN/ABC and NFL Network and in Spanish on ESPN Deportes.

About the Seahawks

• General manager: John Schneider (16th season with team)
• Head coach: Mike Macdonald (second season with team)
• Last year’s record: 10-7

The Seahawks were the only team with at least 10 wins to miss the playoffs in 2024. Led by a first-year coach in Macdonald, Seattle had a decent season and produced three Pro Bowlers, one via the original ballot (Devon Witherspoon) and two via injury replacement (Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Leonard Williams). Those three will headline a new-look Seattle team, which also has a new offensive play caller in Klink Kubiak, trying to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2022.

Scouting the decision-makers

Schneider added president of football operations to his title in January 2024, giving him final say on personnel, which was previously held by Pete Carroll. However, Schneider has said Carroll rarely used his veto power in 14 years together, and Schneider took offense to a question last offseason that intimated he was only now running the show because Carroll is gone.

• The Seahawks’ 2024 NFL Draft class

Seahawks’ key additions

• QB Sam Darnold: Three-year, $100.5 million deal (plus $10 million in incentives)
• WR Cooper Kupp: Three-year, $45 million deal
• DE DeMarcus Lawrence: Three-year, $42 million deal

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Seahawks’ key positions of need

Offensive line: Earlier in the offseason, Schneider referred to the offensive line as the team’s biggest deficiency. Charles Cross is a very talented left tackle, and Abe Lucas is an equally talented right tackle when healthy, though he has played just 13 games over the past two years due to a knee issue (which has since been resolved, Schneider said). The interior of Seattle’s offensive line, meanwhile, features several young and inexpensive yet unproven players. The Seahawks must come out of this draft with at least one, if not two, starting-caliber players up front.

Wide receiver: Seattle replaced DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett with 31-year-old Kupp on a three-year contract and 30-year-old Marquez Valdes-Scantling on a one-year deal. The team also signed 30-year-old River Cracraft and Steven Sims, who is mostly a return specialist. Seattle needs to draft pass catchers who can be immediately impactful in Kubiak’s offense, particularly down the field. Looking ahead, Smith-Njigba is the only receiver under 30 who is under contract beyond this season.

Cornerback: Of Seattle’s three starting cornerbacks, only Witherspoon is under contract beyond this season. The Seahawks used a 2024 fifth-round pick on Nehemiah Pritchett, but he played just 144 defensive snaps and made one start as a rookie. Witherspoon, Josh Jobe and Riq Woolen are good cornerbacks, but the draft isn’t just about filling immediate needs — it’s also about planning for the future. Adding a high-upside cornerback in the draft would provide depth in 2025 and set the defense up for success in 2026 and beyond in the event that Jobe and Woolen are re-signed.

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The Athletic’s latest mock drafts

March 25: Seahawks 7-round mock draft 2.0
Armed with more picks, Michael-Shawn Dugar moves around the draft board to land two first-rounders.

March 24: New first-round mock
Ben Standig has the Seahawks looking to the FCS ranks for help along the O-line.

March 20: Beat writer mock draft 2.0
After a top talent slides, Michael-Shawn scoops him up at No. 18.

March 10: 3-round mock draft
Nick Baumgardner hits on a bunch of needs for the Seahawks, including offensive line, quarterback and safety.

March 4: Dane Brugler mock draft
Dane projects the Seahawks to grab a defensive playmaker in Round 1.

Feb. 13: Seahawks 7-round mock draft 1.0
Michael-Shawn gets Seattle some O-line help early, plus a developmental QB option.

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