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Seattle seeks to revoke release for 'Belltown Hellcat' as violations mount
Judge bans ‘Belltown Hellcat’ Miles Hudson from using Instagram, Twitch
A Seattle judge has banned the notorious “Belltown Hellcat” Miles Hudson from using Instagram and Twitch as he faces hefty fines for recklessly driving late at night.
SEATTLE – The city of Seattle has filed a motion to revoke the release of Miles Hudson, also known as the “Belltown Hellcat,” following multiple violations of his court-ordered electronic home monitoring.
The motion comes ahead of Hudson’s scheduled review-status hearing, where he faces charges of reckless driving, stalking and revenge porn.
The motion, submitted by Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison, details Hudson’s ongoing failure to comply with the terms of his release. Hudson has repeatedly left his residence for unauthorized periods, provided no documentation for certain leaves and continued to post on social media, despite being banned from platforms like TikTok and Instagram under the conditions of his release.
On Oct. 4, Sentinel filed a status report with the court noting that Hudson was not in compliance with the program rules or with the conditions of his release. The report noted:
“On 10/02/2024 Miles Hudson reported for a compliance appointment. Mr. Hudson provided proof of his employment with Emerald City Transitional Services with a paystub. Mr. Hudson however is currently not in compliance with the program rules that were agreed upon. Mr. Hudson from 09/13/2024 to 10/02/2024 had several leaves that were 15 minutes to an hour long that he was not able to provide proof for. Mr. Hudson kept leaving his apartment to let people up, which is not allowed. During this time Mr. Hudson claimed to have ordered DoorDash but was gone for longer than 15 minutes at a time, Mr. Hudson also did not provide proof of these purchases either. Miles also disconnected his phone number and did not let Sentinel know about this change. Mr. Hudson also is not in compliance with his conditions of release. Per his conditions Mr. Hudson is not allowed to post to any form of social media whether that be TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Mr. Hudson has posted on his TikTok page recently on 9/25, 9/5, 9/2, 8/27, 8/25, 8/23, 8/19, and 8/16 since he has re-enrolled with Sentinel. Sentinel will update the court regarding anymore violations to his conditions of release or to Sentinel’s program rules.”
Hudson’s case has garnered significant public attention, largely due to his modified Dodge Charger Hellcat, which has caused multiple noise complaints across Seattle.
In June, a default judgment of $83,619 was issued against Hudson for violations of the city’s noise code, with fines continuing to accumulate daily.
During his upcoming court appearance, the city will also address a warrant to extract data from Hudson’s vehicle, which was seized on Sept. 6. The Seattle Police Department is currently working to extract data from the car’s monitoring system, which could reveal instances of reckless driving, including speeds of up to 104 mph that Hudson previously filmed on social media. Due to technical delays, the extraction process is still ongoing.
Hudson’s attorney, Sheley Anderson, appeared virtually at a readiness hearing on Oct. 2, where the city requested a continuance, citing the need for additional time to analyze the car’s data. While Anderson objected, claiming the pre-trial conditions have caused Hudson significant hardship, Judge Faye Chess approved the continuance, setting the next court date for this week.
In the motion filed Monday, the city requested the court “issue a warrant directing the arrest of the accused for immediate hearing for reconsideration of conditions of release pursuant to section (k) of CrRLJ 3.2.” The city also asked the court to “determine custody pending trial and determine a new appropriate bail amount” and “revoke release and issue a warrant in the amount of $25,000 on each case for the arrest of the defendant for immediate hearing for reconsideration of conditions of release.”
If Hudson is found to have violated the terms of his release, the court could impose additional penalties, including potential jail time.
‘Belltown Hellcat’s’ readiness hearing takes a turn
Miles Hudson’s readiness hearing for his reckless driving charge in Seattle was held Friday, Oct. 4. The hearing was overseen by Judge Faye R. Chess. Hudson’s attorney, Sheley Anderson, appeared remotely.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Ranger Suarez carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 on Friday night.
Suarez (3-3) struck out five and walked three in 6 2/3 innings. His no-hit bid ended with Josh Naylor’s one-out double in the seventh.
The 30-year-old lefty earned his first win since April 27 against Toronto.
Caleb Durbin put the Red Sox ahead with a second-inning solo homer, his fifth of the year. Durbin had his second three-hit game this season, with his first coming against Tampa Bay on June 10.
Ceddanne Rafaela scored on a wild pitch in the seventh, and Marcelo Mayer drove in two more runs with a bases-loaded single.
Carlos Narváez added a sacrifice fly before Seattle finally escaped the inning on a diving catch by Dominic Canzone in right field.
Suarez issued a two-out walk that loaded the bases in the seventh on his final pitch of the night, but Justin Slaten ended the threat by striking out pinch-hitter J.P. Crawford to preserve a 5-0 lead.
Mayer added one more insurance run with a ninth-inning RBI double. The Mariners got on the board thanks to Julio Rodríguez’s two-run homer in the ninth.
Seattle starter Bryce Miller (3-1) struck out seven in five innings. He allowed three hits and one run.
Luis Castillo, who has started in all but three of his 258 career appearances, gave up five runs in four innings of relief as the Mariners revived their “piggyback” rotation.
Up next
Red Sox LHP Connelly Early (5-5, 3.81 ERA) starts opposite Mariners RHP Emerson Hancock (5-3, 3.28) on Saturday night.
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Seattle fans pack waterfront hours early as USA defeats Australia, advances in World Cup
SEATTLE — Soccer fans descended on Seattle’s waterfront well before kickoff Friday, staking out their spots early to watch a highly anticipated World Cup matchup at Seattle Stadium between the United States and Australia. That patience paid off as Team USA won the match and now advances to the knockout round.
The atmosphere at Pier 62 was electric from the start, with fans lining up for prime viewing positions, whether down on the water’s edge or taking in the sweeping scene from the waterfront overlook above.
“I mean, look at all these people that are here hours beforehand to celebrate this incredible game,” said Paul Hanson, who was rooting for Team USA. “The hairs are going up on the arm.”
The energy was a draw in itself.
“The energy is amazing, everyone’s in a great mood, it’s just a lot of fun to be down here,” Maggie McNeil said.
Not everyone in the crowd was wearing red, white, and blue.
Lizzie Manning hails from Melbourne, Australia, and is now living in the Pacific Northwest.
Manning told KOMO News she hasn’t been back home in nearly a decade, but taking in the U.S.A-Australia match with the waterfront crowd gave her a taste of it.
“Whenever I see another Australian I’m like, ‘Aussie Aussie Aussie, oy oy oy,’” she said. “I feel so close to home. I need a meat pie, life’s good.”
“I’ve met so many people who are visiting from other countries,” Seattle resident Maddie Chaplain said. “I sat next to a couple yesterday who was eating dumplings for the first time from Argentina, that was so awesome.”
With Team USA advancing, fans like Aaron Olson say they’ll be back for more.
“USA’s gonna win it,” Olson said. “I will come down here every game. This is spectacular.”
The World Cup watch parties continue on Pier 62 throughout the tournament. They are free and open to the public with online registration, but capacity is limited.
Seattle News Weekly S1E44: FIFA Frenzy hits the PNW
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is off and running as Seattle prepares to host the United States vs. Australia match on Friday. With more matches to be played in the Emerald City after that, FOX 13’s David Rose, Dan Griffin and Austin Lane are taking a closer look at the biggest stories surrounding the international tournament. Dan is hearing from fans on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision to turn on CCTV cameras during the World Cup, Austin is taking a deeper dive into why ties are a good thing in the group stage, and David revisits the lessons learned from the first match hosted in Seattle between Egypt and Belgium.
SEATTLE – The FIFA World Cup has taken Seattle by storm, bringing global excitement to our city and visitors from across the world.
On this week’s episode of the ‘Seattle News Weekly’ podcast, David Rose, Dan Griffin and Austin Lane discuss the top headlines of the week that have emerged alongside the buzz about the FIFA World Cup 2026.
A Massive Tournament Expansion
The hosts open the podcast with a discussion on how historically large this year’s FIFA World Cup is compared to years past. Expanded to 48 teams (up from 32), the tournament features a record 104 matches over 39 days across 16 host cities. Seattle is hosting six of those matches.
Austin explains the value of “ties” in the group stage—especially with the new format where 32 teams advance to the knockout stage instead of 16—meaning a single point from a tie carries significant weight.
At the time of recording, the US had already defeated Paraguay and is preparing to face Australia at “Seattle Stadium,” where a win would guarantee advancement.
Transit Tactics
Dan Griffin reports on the city’s transit system, noting that while the light rail is moving a massive influx of people smoothly, transit authorities are actively “throttling” passengers.
This practice involves controlling crowd flow onto platforms to ensure safety, which has caused wait times of over an hour for some fans on TikTok. Transit officials recommend that fans walk to stations slightly further away from the stadium district to get moving faster.
The CCTV Security Debate
The hosts talk about how security is a major focal point. The FBI has already had to confiscate drones being flown illegally downtown. More prominently, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson activated controversial closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in the Stadium District following “general but credible threats” identified by law enforcement.
While an activist group called Community, Not Cameras expressed fears that the surveillance puts vulnerable populations at risk due to federal agency presence, visitors and fans interviewed largely welcomed the extra layer of security. The cameras are expected to be turned off after the World Cup concludes.
Cultural Celebrations and Fan Experiences
The hosts play a clip from reporter Lauren Donovan who provides a colorful look at the fan festivities happening in the city. She highlights the “March to the Match,” describing Monday morning where Belgian fans swarmed Victory Hall alongside middle school band directors from the Stanwood-Camano district who were recruited to drum for them.
She also joins celebrating Egyptian fans, whose match against Belgium ended in an enthusiastic tie. The hosts note that international fans (like those from Australia) are already flooding local attractions, including Seattle Mariners baseball games, turning the sporting event into a broader West Coast vacation.
Seattle News Weekly is a podcast that goes in depth and gives context to the stories that matter to the western Washington community. Check back every Thursday for a new episode on your favorite podcast platform, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Amazon Music, TuneIn and Audible or YouTube.
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