Seattle man allegedly targeted governor after telling hospital of murderous plan: docs

A Seattle man, Nathaniel David Foster, allegedly detailed a plan to harm Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to a hospital caseworker, who then alerted authorities. Foster is accused of planning to surveil the governor’s mansion, bypass security, and harm anyone in his path. The alleged motive stemmed from grievances over his treatment in a correctional facility, with past charges dismissed due to competency concerns.

• Nathaniel David Foster, 34, allegedly confessed a plan to harm Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson to a hospital caseworker.
• Foster reportedly planned to surveil Ferguson’s mansion, find a security weak point, and force entry.
• He stated willingness to hurt or kill anyone obstructing his path to the governor.
• Prosecutors believe Foster’s motive was to draw attention to grievances about his treatment in a correctional facility.
• Foster has a history of prior convictions and several dismissed cases due to competency concerns.
• He is charged with threatening to kill Ferguson, with prosecutors seeking high bail and a no-contact order.