Nov 6, 2010
Johannes Mehserle Sentenced to Two Years with Double Credit for Time Served
Davey D. in SF Bayview says, “Today we had a gross miscarriage of justice. Judge Robert Perry threw out the gun enhancement clause that...
Jul 13, 2010
Notes on the Mehserle Sentencing
From the Chronicle: “At first glance, former BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle appears to be facing a stiff mandatory sentence for...
Jul 9, 2010
Verdict Protest Coverage
The following are links to helpful sites if you are trying to follow the coverage from Oakland. We’ll try to have updates from the ground...
Jul 9, 2010
Reportback from Copwatcher: Andrea
The overwhelming police force summoned by Oakland and its mutual aid pacts was not able to stop property damage and looting. Despite...
Jul 7, 2010
Copwatch Statement on Mehserle Verdict
In solidarity with the community, Copwatch awaits the verdict in the Mehserle trial in Los Angeles. We grieve and rage at the injustice...
Jul 6, 2010
MEHSERLE VERDICT DUE SOON
A verdict is expected SOON in the case of the Police Officer who murdered Oscar Grant on a Friutvale BART platform 18 months ago! If you...
Jun 28, 2010
OPD “Monitors” Social Networking Sites and Fliers
From the Tribune: “In preparation for the verdict, the Oakland Police Department has conducted training exercises for crowd control and...
Jun 25, 2010
New Video of Oscar Grant Murder
From the LA Times: “In response to a request by The Times, the court on Thursday released videos of the shooting that have been played...
Jun 23, 2010
Dellum’s Meets with Non-Profits to “Prevent Violence”
From IndyBay: “Back to the meeting that took place this past Mon. June 21st. Several non-profit organizations met with Mayor Dellum’s...
Jun 14, 2010
BART Reissues Tasers
From the Tribune: “The BART Police Department will start redistributing Tasers to its force this week, nearly two months after the use of...
