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Kenyan Teen in the US Seeks Financial Support to Hire Defense Attorney

By John Wanjohi Sat, 11/14/2020 @ 01:30pm 5591 views 27 comments
Kenyan Teen in the US Seeks Financial Support to Hire Defense Attorney

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Kenyans living in the US have organized a fundraiser to raise money for a Kenyan teenager who is currently in custody. 

19-year-old Michael Kuria is accused of an offense that could see him spend the rest of his life behind bars if found guilty, according to reports.

The Kenyan community in Washington state is seeking to raise legal fees amounting to $33,850 to ensure he gets proper legal representation.

Kuria, who recently finished high school, lives in Washington together with his 16-year-old sister who has been working to rent a place for him in case he is granted bail. 

His parents live in Kenya and are unable to travel to the US to help their son, say organizers of the fundraiser.

Monetary donations can be sent via CashApp: $NWKENYANC or Zelle: 206-308-9312. 

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Kenya

Sun, 11/15/2020 @ 01:55pm

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What did do? Spending the rest of his life in prison? That must be a serious crime he committed or accused of committing.

imkgoogo

Sat, 11/21/2020 @ 10:05am

In reply to What did do? Spending the… by Kenya

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Sexual assault to a minor.

Big Ken

Thu, 11/26/2020 @ 07:18pm

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4/19/2020 Charge
Charge information: Ct 1.0: Felony - 9A.44.083 CHILD MOLESTATION 1ST DEGREE on 04/19/2020 - KURIA

https://www.docketalarm.com/cases/Washington_State_King_County_Superior…

KK

Sun, 11/15/2020 @ 01:59pm

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I’d be helpful to get more details about this offense. Donors like to know the cause they are giving to. There are a lot of unanswered questions and a lot that was left out on this article. At any rate, I hope he’s innocent.

Kora kanini

Sun, 11/15/2020 @ 07:52pm

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The question is did he rape or murder someone or both.
This are the only serious crimes that can make him spend the rest of his life in jail.
Also let's remember as an African he will receive a harsher sentence because of his name and because of what TRUMP has been preaching. The judges always make examples with kids like him.
Even with us contributing, let's put him in our prayers.
Also as Kenyans we need to help his little sister.

Mundumugo

Sun, 11/15/2020 @ 08:20pm

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Is it me or is there lots of information lacking?

R N

Sun, 11/15/2020 @ 08:41pm

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What did he do?

Hustler sana

Sun, 11/15/2020 @ 09:38pm

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What did he do?

Hustler sana

Sun, 11/15/2020 @ 10:35pm

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what did he do??

mkenya12345

Mon, 11/16/2020 @ 12:00am

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this story doesn't make sense. how is a 19 yr old high school kid living with his 16 year old sister by themselves in the US?

J G

Fri, 01/15/2021 @ 06:36pm

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Something not adding up

Maxiley

Mon, 11/16/2020 @ 12:51am

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Of course alot of information is missing.I would chance to say it's deliberately left out,or there will be a follow-up.For example many well wishers would be hard pressed to assist a"Abad boy" .
And for those who are recommending prayers,what exactly do they want the prayers to say? How about the "victim".

Ex diasporan

Mon, 11/16/2020 @ 08:04am

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Rape, murder, robbery or terrorism... More info.please

Kenya

Mon, 11/16/2020 @ 12:15pm

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How can we know this is not a scam? Any public record to show his charges? People do not give their hard earn money ovyo ovyo. Too many scams out there.

KK

Mon, 11/16/2020 @ 01:52pm

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@John Wanjohi please verify these type of stories before posting. Especially the ones asking for financial assistance. This story has a lot of loop holes and misleading.

Oduor

Mon, 11/16/2020 @ 05:39pm

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A 19 year old looking to spend the rest of his life in jail?? Come on guys, you can’t ask others to donate money without telling the whole story! Did he kill someone, rape, driving without a license, etc!!??

The problem with Kenyans in the diaspora is talking in parables! Come clean and people will be willing to help!

We don’t want to give money and then we find out it was a scam, just like we have donated money for supposedly dead people back home only to find out later it was a scam!!

Bingi

Mon, 11/16/2020 @ 07:56pm

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What crime did the kid commmit??

A16 year old c…

Tue, 11/17/2020 @ 06:53am

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Can 16 year old afford to pay rent? Is she not supposed to be in school? What is the offense that 19 year old committed that will make him spend his life in jail? Who was leaving with these two kids because their parents are in Kenya?

A16 year old c…

Tue, 11/17/2020 @ 06:55am

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No

Kora kanini

Tue, 11/17/2020 @ 07:57am

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There is no public record of any 19 yrs male kenyan being charged here.
Please WAKENYA...Wizi tutawacha lini?

Seneca

Wed, 11/18/2020 @ 08:12am

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Thank you for saving us from this shrubbing American accent wannabe

Liroti

Tue, 11/17/2020 @ 11:37am

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Does Micheal Kuria really exist in the state of Washington??? I have investigated a 19 year old under the said name but there are records available!

Folks, be very careful before you rush to give money to a con scheme!

Mkenya

Tue, 11/17/2020 @ 11:10pm

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http://rosterhome.blogspot.com/2020/11/king-county-washington-jail-rost…
Michael Kuria Wandaka

Mkenya

Tue, 11/17/2020 @ 11:14pm

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http://rosterhome.blogspot.com/2020/11/king-county-washington-jail-rost…
Michael Kuria Wandaka
....Serious charges

tommy

Fri, 11/20/2020 @ 07:26am

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Even my own BIOLOGICAL kids, i tell then that choices have consequences

KK

Mon, 11/23/2020 @ 07:12pm

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This is apparently a real case. This young man is accused of molesting the child of his host family. It’s a extremely sad case. Based on the account given by his mom in Kenya, he sounds like he’s innocent. Let’s rally up and see how we can this young guy. He needs his day in court for a fair trial.

Seneca

Sat, 11/28/2020 @ 05:53pm

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Wololo...did he sleep with a white girl who is about 17? Eeeh...then the girl akaona aseme tu she was raped; even when she was the one who pursued him?

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