State of Washington v. Ross Paterson

Outcome: Dismissal

Description: Mr. Paterson was charged with two counts of Theft in the First Degree stemming from a high profile case alleging the defrauding of several Canadians in a real estate scam. While Mr. Paterson's co-defendant, Victoria Mallahan, was convicted on both counts, the charges against Ross Paterson were dismissed. http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2011/04/13/1964921/charges-dismissed-in-whatcom-county.html#storylink=misearch