On Wednesday, it appeared for a moment that the trial of three Tacoma police officers charged in Manuel Ellis’ death could end in a mistrial due to a question posed to Officer Timothy Rankine by Prosecuting Attorney Patty Eakes. Rankine is charged with first-degree murder in Ellis' death. Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man died in Tacoma police custody after a confrontation with officers. Matthew Collins and Christopher Burbank are charged with second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter in Ellis' death. Eakes noted to Rankine that he gave his statement to Pierce County sheriff’s detectives about the night Ellis died three days after the confrontation. Eakes asked Rankine if he had time to “consider and counsel” before his interview. Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/death-of-manuel-ellis/cross-examination-of-tacoma-officer-charged-in-manuel-ellis-death-continues/281-759b8cf1-e0f5-4756-9629-3c502fcb7cf5