Austin Case Sexual Assault Allegations

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Former Whatcom County Sheriff's deputy Austin Case faces nine felony charges, including indecent liberties and second-degree rape, after a third victim came forward with accusations from December 2020, as of April 4, 2024, in Whatcom County. The Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney's Office filed these additional charges on April 3, 2024, bringing the total to nine felonies stemming from three different victims. Case was initially fired and arrested on July 12, 2023, and pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment on July 21, 2023. His arraignment on the new felony charges was scheduled for April 23, 2024.

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April 2024 — 3 developments

  2. Austin Case, a former Whatcom County Sheriff's deputy, faces additional felony charges, including in…

    Austin Case, a former Whatcom County Sheriff's deputy, faces additional felony charges, including indecent liberties and second-degree rape, after a third victim came forward with accusations from December 2020. These new charges bring the total to nine felonies stemming from three different victims.

  3. The Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney's Office filed additional felony sex crime charges against Ca…

    The Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney's Office filed additional felony sex crime charges against Case, including indecent liberties (forcible compulsion) and second-degree rape (forcible compulsion), after a third woman came forward with allegations from December 2020. In total, Case is facing eight felonies.

July 2023 — 4 developments

  1. Case pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment.

    Case pleaded not guilty to all charges at his arraignment. A sexual assault protection order was also put in place between Case and the two women who accused him.

  2. Former Whatcom County Sheriff's Deputy Austin Case was fired and charged with multiple felonies, including rape and extortion, after two women accused him of sexual assault.

    Former Whatcom County Sheriff's Deputy Austin Case was fired and charged with multiple felonies, including rape and extortion, after two women accused him of sexual assault. One woman alleged Case used her probation status to coerce her into sex by threatening arrest, while another reported he forced his way into her home and made unwanted advances, displaying a firearm. Investigators suspect there may be additional victims.

  3. Formal charges were filed against Austin Case in Whatcom County Superior Court, including two counts…

    Formal charges were filed against Austin Case in Whatcom County Superior Court, including two counts of unlawful imprisonment, one count of first-degree extortion, first-degree burglary, third-degree rape, and indecent liberties by forcible compulsion. He was released from jail on $250,000 bond.

  4. Austin Michael Case was fired from the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office and arrested the same day on …

    Austin Michael Case was fired from the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office and arrested the same day on suspicion of third-degree rape, first-degree extortion, first-degree burglary, fourth-degree assault with sexual motivation, and two counts of unlawful imprisonment.

June 2023 — 1 developments

  1. The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office was notified about social media conversations raising concerns about Case's conduct and adherence to expectations.

    The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office was notified about social media conversations raising concerns about Case's conduct and adherence to expectations. An anonymous report accusing Case of sexually harassing women had also been filed. He was placed on paid administrative leave, and an internal administrative investigation began.