In re the Personal Restraint of Glasmann

¶46 (dissenting) — I agree with the lead opinion that the prosecutor in this case improperly expressed a personal opinion about Edward Glasmann’s guilt when he superimposed the words “guilty, guilty, guilty” over Glasmann’s mug shot in a PowerPoint display. But I disagree that all of Glasmann’s convictions should be overturned as a result. While it may appear at first glance that the prosecutor’s error is grave enough to warrant a new trial on all of Glasmann’s convictions, a closer examination of the facts reveals a different story.

*717¶47 During closing arguments, Glasmann’s attorney stated,…