August 24, 2005

WA: lawyer charged for trying to reach client

Kennewick, WA authorities have filed a misdemeanor charge against defense attorney Jim Egan for his attempts to contact a client during a double homicide investigation.

Egan, a longtime Tri-Cities attorney, is charged with obstructing a police officer. He has pleaded not guilty in Benton County District Court.

"I don't think I'm guilty of anything," Egan said. Attorney Todd Harms is representing Egan.

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