FILED I7APR 05 PM 1-30 KING COUNTV SUPERIOR COURT CLERK E-FILED CASE NUMBER. 17-2-09152-5 5 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR KING COUNTY NO. Plaintiffs COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES: v_ CHILD SEX ABUSE 8: ILLEGAL CHILD PROSTITUTION MAYOR EDWARD MURRAYT Defendant. COMES NOW the Plaintiff, by and through his attorneys of record and by way of claim allege and upon Information and belief upon all olher matters as follows: PARTIES ll Plnimiff DH. is an adult male born in February of 1971 and is [he cluld sex vicliln Ed Murray.l 2 Defendant the Honorable Mayor Edward Murray, new age 51, is a Seattle resident and at the tune of most of these incidents previously resided at -- _seatrle, For the related pmaey KP. r. Stanly strum! Dmn'tn WL 639403 (Feb lx. 20m (huldmg lhal sea abuse .s prutected lrum public dimlowre] COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES, CHILD SEX ABUSE ILLEGAL CHILD PROSTITUTION of CONNELLY LAW OFFICES, PLLC um North mm Shea 93403 [253159375100 I'honC 993mm rat EA FACTS 3. As a young child, at the age of fifteen (15), the plaintiff, D.H., would frequently ride the Metro Bus Number77 in the Capitol Hill area. D.H. had recently dropped out of_high school during the grade. D.l-l. was homeless and his parents were also on drugs. Young and curious, D.H. encountered Ed Murray upon the bus and developed a friendly interaction. Mr. Murray was approximately age thirty7two (32; at the time, and propositioned D.H. for private visits at his Capitol Hill apartment. recalls Mr Murray's old phone number:-- D.H. recalls that as you enter the apartment. the bathroom is to the right, and across from the bathroom was the sole bedroom. 4. The interaction turned sexual. Prior to the sex acts, Mr. Murray asked D.H. his age. and he responded age 15. Mr. Murray propositioned D.H. in the form of sex acts for money 7 a form of child prostitution. Addicted to drugs at the time, D.H. was willing do whatever Mr. Murray asked for as little as $1020 dollars. The sex acts included various forms of intercourse 7 anal of course 7 and oral sex acts. with Mr. Murray always on the receiving end of oral interactions. At times, the sex turned aggressive. beyond a point to which D.H. was comfortable and/or felt that to which he had agreed. During the relevant time7t'rame back 1986, D.H. recalls discussing the sexual encounters with his friend, F.W. Eventually, D.H. came to understand that Mr. Murray was doing work in politics at a location "across the .clreetfmm the King County Jail" at the time. 5. DH. recalls that Mr. Murray most enjoyed having his nipples pinched during sex 7 Mr. Murray has a very freckled chest. At the time, and likely still so. Mr. Murray had a distinctive genital region including reddish pubic hair and a unique mole on his scrotum 7 it is COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES. CHILD SEX ABUSE ILLEGAL CHILD PROSTITUTION 7 2 of CONNELLY LAW OFFICES 1' U-C 7301 North 3m Street 93403 (253139175100 nuan- 7 993mm ru 1 a small bump. Mr. Murray indicated that he enjoyed sex more if D.H. was dirty -- literally 2 unclean -- and told D.H. not to bathe prior to sex. The sexual interactions at issue – underage 3 sex for small-amounts of money – continued for an extended period of time. Admittedly, 4 D.H. was convicted of various charges that include an extensive drug addiction, and acts of 5 prostitution in 1990 during unrelated sting operation. 6 7 6. On at least one occasion, D.H. was at Mr. Murray’s home when another 8 apparently under-aged boy was at the apartment. D.H. was of the understanding that Mr. 9 Murray was having sex with the other boy for money at the same time. D.H. recalled the 10 other light-skinned boy from the Broadway area, where everyone would hang out. Mr. 11 12 Murray wanted D.H. to participate in the sex acts as a group. D.H. participated indirectly, but “did not fully indulge” out of embarrassment at the proposition. 13 14 15 7. As an independent contention that can be expressly admitted or denied: Mr. Murray has had sex with at least one (1) underage boy for money. This question should be 16 easy to answer and not require any investigation by Mr. Murray. Mr. Murray has either (1) 17 had sex with an underage boy for money, or (2) Mr. Murray has not. To the extent that Mr. 18 Murray suggests an inability to respond to this overall Complaint based upon D.H. being 19 20 referenced solely by his initials, Mr. Murray can still respond to this contention. Mr. Murray cannot reasonably respond, “which boy” to this contention. 21 22 8. Only within the immediate past was it that D.H.’s father died. This event, the 23 death of D.H.’s father, prompted moments of reflection and introspection that included 24 counseling at Sound Mental Health. These moments of reflection, and awareness that Mr. 25 Murray maintains a position of authority, prompted the filing of this lawsuit in an attempt at 26 COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES: CHILD SEX ABUSE & ILLEGAL CHILD PROSTITUTION - 3 of 8 CONNELLY LAW OFFICES, PLLC 2301 North 30th Street Tacoma, WA 98403 (253) 593-5100 Phone - (253) 593-0380 Fax 1 accountability, and to hopefully give courage for other potential victims to come forward and 2 speak out. According to D.H., he and Mr. Murray have had a few brief telephone interactions 3 4 over the years. D.H. would be shocked if Mr. Murray does not recall exactly who he was. D.H. is currently participating in the Reach Program and trying to stay clean and move his life 5 in a positive direction. 6 7 9. An early step in this lawsuit will be deposing Mr. Murray, which should occur 8 within the first ninety (90) days of filing. D.H. believes that it will be hard, if not nearly 9 impossible for Mr. Murray to deny the abuse. Notably, Mr. Murray has accepted collect calls 10 at his home from D.H. over the years. Natural speculation would lead some people to believe 11 that D.H.’s actions are politically motived – which is not exactly true. In this regard, D.H. is 12 disturbed that Mr. Murray maintains a position of trust and authority, and believes that the 13 14 15 public has a right to full information when a trusted official exploits a child. To the extent that D.H. has any political motivations for outing Mr. Murray, they stop there. It should be 16 noted that at no point in time, not even prior to filing this lawsuit, did D.H. make any financial 17 demands of Mr. Murray – other than trading sex acts for money as described herein. D.H. has 18 counseling records. 19 III. CHILDHOOD SEX ABUSE 20 10. Mr. Murray repeatedly and criminally raped and molested D.H. when he was 21 22 legally unable to consent. Mr. Murray’s violations were repugnant and unlawful under 23 chapter 9A.44 RCW and/or RCW 9.68A.040. RCW 9.68A.005 explains that “The legislature 24 finds that the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse of children constitutes a government 25 objective of surpassing importance. The care of children is a sacred trust and should not be 26 COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES: CHILD SEX ABUSE & ILLEGAL CHILD PROSTITUTION - 4 of 8 CONNELLY LAW OFFICES, PLLC 2301 North 30th Street Tacoma, WA 98403 (253) 593-5100 Phone - (253) 593-0380 Fax 1 abused by those who seek commercial gain or personal gratification based on the exploitation 2 of children. 3 4 The legislature further finds that the protection of children from sexual exploitation can be accomplished without infringing on a constitutionally protected activity. The definition of ‘sexually explicit conduct’ and other operative definitions demarcate a line 5 between protected and prohibited conduct and should not inhibit legitimate scientific, 6 7 medical, or educational activities. The legislature further finds that children engaged in 8 sexual conduct for financial compensation are frequently the victims of sexual abuse. 9 Approximately eighty to ninety percent of children engaged in sexual activity for financial 10 compensation have a history of sexual abuse victimization. It is the intent of the legislature to 11 encourage these children to engage in prevention and intervention services and to hold those 12 who pay to engage in the sexual abuse of children accountable for the trauma they inflict on 13 14 15 children.” According to RCW 9.68A.100, “(1) A person is guilty of commercial sexual abuse of a minor if: (a) He or she pays a fee to a minor or a third person as compensation for a 16 minor having engaged in sexual conduct with him or her…” RCW 9.68A.102(3) explains 17 that “Consent of a minor to the travel for commercial sexual abuse, or the sexually explicit act 18 or sexual conduct itself, does not constitute a defense to any offense listed in this section. 19 IV. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS: RCW 4.16.340 20 11. According to RCW 4.16.340, (1) All claims or causes of action based on 21 22 intentional conduct brought by any person for recovery of damages for injury suffered as a 23 result of childhood sexual abuse shall be commenced within the later of the following periods: 24 (a) Within three years of the act alleged to have caused the injury or condition; (b) Within 25 three years of the time the victim discovered or reasonably should have discovered that the 26 COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES: CHILD SEX ABUSE & ILLEGAL CHILD PROSTITUTION - 5 of 8 CONNELLY LAW OFFICES, PLLC 2301 North 30th Street Tacoma, WA 98403 (253) 593-5100 Phone - (253) 593-0380 Fax 1 injury or condition was caused by said act; or (c) Within three years of the time the victim 2 discovered that the act caused the injury for which the claim is brought: PROVIDED, That the 3 4 time limit for commencement of an action under this section is tolled for a child until the child reaches the age of eighteen years. (2) The victim need not establish which act in a series of 5 continuing sexual abuse or exploitation incidents caused the injury complained of, but may 6 7 compute the date of discovery from the date of discovery of the last act by the same 8 perpetrator which is part of a common scheme or plan of sexual abuse or exploitation. (3) The 9 knowledge of a custodial parent or guardian shall not be imputed to a person under the age of 10 eighteen years. (4) For purposes of this section, “child” means a person under the age of 11 eighteen years. (5) As used in this section, “childhood sexual abuse” means any act 12 committed by the defendant against a complainant who was less than eighteen years of age at 13 14 15 16 the time of the act and which act would have been a violation of chapter 9A.44 RCW or RCW 9.68A.040 or prior laws of similar effect at the time the act was committed. 12. Finding—Intent—1991 c 212: “The legislature finds that: (1) Childhood 17 sexual abuse is a pervasive problem that affects the safety and well-being of many of our 18 citizens. (2) Childhood sexual abuse is a traumatic experience for the victim causing long- 19 lasting damage. (3) The victim of childhood sexual abuse may repress the memory of the 20 abuse or be unable to connect the abuse to any injury until after the statute of limitations has 21 22 run. (4) The victim of childhood sexual abuse may be unable to understand or make the 23 connection between childhood sexual abuse and emotional harm or damage until many years 24 after the abuse occurs. (5) Even though victims may be aware of injuries related to the 25 childhood sexual abuse, more serious injuries may be discovered many years later. (6) The 26 COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES: CHILD SEX ABUSE & ILLEGAL CHILD PROSTITUTION - 6 of 8 CONNELLY LAW OFFICES, PLLC 2301 North 30th Street Tacoma, WA 98403 (253) 593-5100 Phone - (253) 593-0380 Fax 1 legislature enacted RCW 4.16.340 to clarify the application of the discovery rule to childhood 2 sexual abuse cases. At that time the legislature intended to reverse the Washington supreme 3 4 court decision in Tyson v. Tyson, 107 Wn.2d 72, 727 P.2d 226 (1986). It is still the legislature's intention that Tyson v. Tyson, 107 Wn.2d 72, 727 P.2d 226 (1986) be reversed, as 5 well as the line of cases that state that discovery of any injury whatsoever caused by an act of 6 7 childhood sexual abuse commences the statute of limitations. The legislature intends that the 8 earlier discovery of less serious injuries should not affect the statute of limitations for injuries 9 that are discovered later.” D.H.’s statute of limitations is preserved under these assorted 10 11 provisions. By and through this civil litigation process, D.H. intends to seek answers regarding the abuse, and the impact upon her life and personal well-being. 12 V. PRAYER FOR RELIEF 13 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests a judgment against Defendant: 14 15 16 (a) Awarding Plaintiff general damages including loss of consortium and special damages in an amount to be proven at trial; 17 (b) Awarding him reasonable attorney’s fees and costs as available under law; 18 (c) Awarding him any and all applicable interest on the judgment; and (d) Awarding him such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper 19 20 under the circumstances of this case. 21 22 // 23 // 24 // 25 // 26 COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES: CHILD SEX ABUSE & ILLEGAL CHILD PROSTITUTION - 7 of 8 CONNELLY LAW OFFICES, PLLC 2301 North 30th Street Tacoma, WA 98403 (253) 593-5100 Phone - (253) 593-0380 Fax 1 2 3 4 Respectfully submitted this 4th day of April, 2017. CONNELLY LAW OFFICES, PLLC Lincoln C. Beauregard 6 By _________________________________________ Lincoln C. Beauregard, WSBA No. 32878 Julie A. Kays, WSBA No. WSBA No. 30385 Attorney for Plaintiff 7 L.A. LAW & ASSOCIATES, PLLC 5 8 9 10 Lawand Anderson By _________________________________________ Lawand Anderson, WSBA No. 49012 Attorney for Plaintiff 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES: CHILD SEX ABUSE & ILLEGAL CHILD PROSTITUTION - 8 of 8 CONNELLY LAW OFFICES, PLLC 2301 North 30th Street Tacoma, WA 98403 (253) 593-5100 Phone - (253) 593-0380 Fax