Family Protests As Deputy Confronts Murder Charges In The Dotte

A glimpse at a racially charged demonstration and increasingly divisive street level rhetoric as this case moves forward . . . Check the latest . . . 

Charles Adair died while in custody at the Wyandotte County Jail in July. Deputy Richard Fatherley was placed on unpaid leave after the State of Kansas Coroner’s Report ruled his death a homicide.

Fatherley received a criminal summons to appear in court, rather than an arrest warrant, which is more commonplace for a person charged with murder. Fatherley has not been booked into jail, and no mugshot is available.

Adair’s family and friends gathered outside the Wyandotte County Courthouse Tuesday morning, just hours before Deputy Fatherley appeared in court for the first time.

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Family of Kansas City, Kansas, man killed in jail says county has 'two-tiered justice system'

Wyandotte County Deputy Richard Fatherley is free while he awaits trial in the July 5 death of Charles Adair, who prosecutors say was killed when Fatherly knelt on his back. Fatherley, who faced his first hearing Tuesday, wasn't required to appear in court in person, which the judge said was standard early in the judicial process when substantive issues aren't heard.

Family, activists rally at deputy's first court appearance on murder charges of Wyandotte County inmate

Adair's family and friends gathered outside the Wyandotte County Courthouse hours before Deputy Fatherley appeared in court for the first time, charged with his death.