State v. Ish

¶1 Nathaniel Ish was convicted of second degree felony murder for the beating death of his girl friend, Katy Hall. Prior to trial, the Pierce County prosecutor’s office entered into an agreement with Ish’s jail cellmate, David Otterson, promising to recommend a reduced sentence for Otterson in another matter in exchange for Otterson’s testimony against Ish. Among other things, the agreement provided that Otterson’s testimony be truthful. During direct examination of Otterson, the prosecutor referenced the agreement, asking if it required Otterson to testify truthfully. Ish argues that the use…