Contact: Adam Cothes, The Discerning Times Enumclaw, 253-237-4184, adam@enumclaw.com

ENUMCLAW, Wash., Nov. 27, 2012 /Standard Newswire/ -- Once again the Enumclaw, WA police department may find itself under investigation for misconduct--this time for perpetrating and encouraging hate crimes towards a local church. Sound Doctrine Church, a pivotal part of the community, manages a bookstore and a publishing company in downtown Enumclaw, successfully serving the area for over twelve years. Incidents occurring during 2012 brought to light a ploy to discredit the ministry and its members.

A campaign instigated by disgruntled ex-members escalated in March 2012 when Malcolm Fraser, an assistant pastor of Sound Doctrine, was falsely charged and arrested for allegedly raping a young girl seven years prior. The insubstantial evidence against Mr. Fraser, taken solely from a one paragraph allegation, was used to launch the irresponsible case against him.

An investigation has been requested against Detective Grant McCall and the Enumclaw police department to discover the depth of their participation in the hate crimes. Articles offered as conclusive evidence for bias in the arrest include close connections with the former church members and an email demonstrating prejudice and religious intolerance sent to the mother of the accused. In the official police email Det. McCall states that the local ministry (Sound Doctrine) is "completely without the Gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ . . . The fruit exhibited by Malcolm's group is evil and twisted."

Supporters of Mr. Fraser, say that he is undeniably innocent. They have evidence, spanning back to 2005, verifying bias towards the ministry and proving Fraser's innocence. Last spring the media became inflamed, while exploited by those plotting the false charges. The case has now taken another direction as the defense has submitted evidence of religious persecution and hate crimes to the district attorney and prosecutors. Experts remain baffled as to why the prosecutors have not yet dismissed the case.

Earlier this year, Sound Doctrine launched a newspaper with the purpose of bringing positive, inspirational, and thought-provoking news and ideas to the community. The paper's recent "justice" issue includes a time-line which shows the progression of the hate crimes and governmental misconduct against the ministry. These incidents, and others, forced the church to stop weekly worship services and programs, a direct violation of their religious freedoms.

Those reviewing this case -- including independent attorneys -- immediately express the conclusion that the current criminal case is unsubstantiated and should be dropped. The leaders of Sound Doctrine have repeatedly made attempts to contact authorities, including the mayor, but have received no reply or assistance. An official complaint of governmental misconduct has been filed and the King County prosecutor's response is pending. The defense and prosecution will examine status of current evidence to prepare for trial at Malcolm Fraser's next omnibus hearing, set for Friday November 30th at the Regional Justice Center in Kent. Also scheduled for that day is a hearing for a motion to dismiss. Supporters of Mr. Fraser remain hopeful for a dismissal.

To view details and a comprehensive timeline about the case, including governmental misconduct, visit www.enumclaw.com.

Cover the police misconduct story now and the hearings Friday, November 30th at the Regional Justice Center in Kent. Judge LeRoy McCullough is currently scheduled to preside over the motion to dismiss hearing.