The Oscar Grant Aftermath – Johannes Mehserle Sentencing News Roundup

A quick roundup of the Johannes Mehserle sentencing in the Oscar Grant case. By now you know that Mehserle was sentenced to 2 years in State Prison on a involuntary manslaughter conviction in the killing of Oscar Grant. Here’s a roundup of the coverage: The The Los Angeles Criminal Defense Blog explains the legal theories behind the Mehserle sentence.

Oscar Grant Shooting Case Moves to Los Angeles Today

Johannes Mehserle’s case may move slowly to trial, but now that it’s in Judge Robert Perry’s Los Angeles courtroom, the trial itself will be lightning fast and it ain’t gonna be no circus. That’s for damn sure.

Johannes Mehserle Arraigned and in Jail for Murder of Oscar Grant. Video.

Ex-Bart Cop who shot Oscar grant arraigned on murder charges and being held in protective custody in Alameda County jail. Video.

Oscar Grant Was Restrained When He Was Shot. Protests Continue. Mehserle’s Attorney and Alameda D.A. Press Conference. Video

BART Police admits that Grant was restrained when he was shot. There’s conflicting reports about last night’s Oakland protests. Video of the press conference with Mehserle’s attorney, Christopher Miller.

Johannes Mehserle Arrested in Nevada For Murder of Oscar Grant

San Francisco Chronicle Reports Arrest of Ex-BART Police Officer for murder of Oscar Grant. UPDATE: Mehserle sent another BART passenger to the hospital six weeks before shooting Grant.

BART Refers Oscar Grant Case to District Attorney, Protests Continue

The BART Directors completed their investigation into the Oscar Grant shooting. The case will be referred to the District Attorney. Protests continue.

BART Cop Reaching For Taser? Not Likely.

Johannes Mehserle’s “I thought I was reaching for my Taser” argument is ridiculous.  By all accounts, BART Police (like most other police departments) require cops to carry Tasers on the opposite side of their pistols — that way they have to cross-draw the Taser across their bodies before deploying it, making it a distinct physical [...]

OSCAR GRANT SHOOTING AND PROTESTS – BEST COVERAGE AND VIDEO

Best links to updates about Oscar Grant BART police shooting and video of Oakland protests.