YAKIMA, Wash. — Taxpayers foot the bill for Kevin Harper’s attorneys and other legal expenses to the tune of $319,000 and some change. These days, that’s looking like a bargain.
Triple-murder Case Cost Taxpayers $319k
By Chris Bristol, Yakima Herald-Republic
Sat, 10/27/2012 - 10:59pm
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