King County Assessor booked into jail amid stalking allegations tied to ex-fianc茅e
Jul 3, 2025, 6:14 AM | Updated: 12:23 pm

King County Assessor John Wilson on "The Jake and Spike Show" on 成人X站 Newsradio. (Photo: Jonah Oaklief, 成人X站 Newsradio)
(Photo: Jonah Oaklief, 成人X站 Newsradio)
was booked into the King County Jail overnight on suspicion of stalking and violating a court order, according to Seattle police and jail records.
Wilson was taken into custody Wednesday evening and held at the King County Jail downtown. Seattle Police Department (SPD) said the arrest stems from an ongoing case involving his former fianc茅e, Lee Keller, who previously obtained a restraining order against him.
The arrest came just hours after Wilson dining at an upscale restaurant.
“Been a busy but great day,” the post read. “Came to one of my favorite places to have a great celebration. Yay!”
King County Assessor John Wilson denies allegations against him
Wilson has publicly and repeatedly denied Keller鈥檚 claims, describing the legal battle as politically motivated. Earlier this month, he told 成人X站 Newsradio鈥檚 John Curley that he expected the restraining order to be dismissed soon.
鈥淭his is the third time that she has taken some action like this, and each and every time she has withdrawn it before it ever went to court,鈥 Wilson said.
But Keller, in a statement issued through her attorney, said the order remains in effect and that she has no intention of dismissing it.
鈥淚 will not be changing my mind, despite his repeated efforts to coerce me to dismiss it,鈥 Keller wrote. 鈥淎 hearing on the restraining order will be held on June 30. I welcome the opportunity to address John鈥檚 reference to a signed agreement at that time and inform the court of John鈥檚 continuing violations of the very active restraining order.鈥
Wilson, who is running for King County Executive, has faced mounting political pressure in recent weeks. In June, the King County Council unanimously passed a vote of no confidence against him.
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