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Man accused in threats to kill Rep. Pramila Jayapal released

SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle man arrested Saturday on suspicion of committing a hate crime against U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal has been released from jail. The Seattle Times reports King County prosecutors said Seattle police released him because they couldn’t say with certainty that he told the congresswoman to go back to India or that he threatened to kill her. Court records show Seattle police on Wednesday obtained a temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order to require the man to surrender his firearms and concealed pistol license, citing concerns about escalating behavior toward Jayapal and increasing mental health struggles. The investigation is ongoing.