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Brady Letter Issued on Sheriff Candidate Tracy Murphy

Brady Letter Issued on Sheriff Candidate Tracy Murphy

Key Questions

What is the Brady letter issued on Tracy Murphy?

Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer issued a potential impeachment disclosure (PID), referred to as a Brady letter, on former Sgt. Tracy Murphy. This action followed Murphy's firing for making false statements and includes additional information from a Centralia port commissioner.

Why was Tracy Murphy fired and what is his current status?

Murphy was terminated from his role as a sergeant due to false statements. He is now campaigning as a candidate for sheriff in Lewis County, which has prompted questions about transparency in the race.

How does the Brady letter impact the sheriff's race?

The letter raises transparency concerns for voters in the ongoing sheriff campaign. It highlights ongoing fallout from Murphy's employment issues and potential impeachment disclosures related to his past conduct.

Prosecutor issues Brady letter on former Sgt. Tracy Murphy after firing for false statements; he's campaigning for sheriff. Raises transparency questions for the race.

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Updated May 21, 2026