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Attorney for Mehserle says new evidence found, wants new trial
The defense for Johannes Mehserle, the former BART Police officer convicted of involuntary manslaughter has filed a motion seeking a new trial, claiming “newly discovered evidence” supports Mehserle’s case.
Updated on October 14, 2010
Defense use of force expert falters during cross examination
Defense’s paid Taser expert says Mehserle would have been justified to Tase Oscar Grant.
Updated on June 28, 2010
Mehserle: “I didn’t intend to shoot Mr. Grant; I meant to Tase him”
Mehserle becomes emotional on witness stand as he says he realized he had used his gun instead of his Taser.
Updated on June 26, 2010
AUDIO: BART Police dispatch recordings publicly released
The dispatch communications clips record some of the radio chatter amongst police officers who responded to reports of a fight aboard a Dublin/Pleasanton-bound train that night.
Updated on June 26, 2010
VIDEO: New footage released today shows Oscar Grant shooting
The videos were taken by BART passenger Tommy Cross and have been introduced into evidence in the murder trial of former BART Police Officer Johannes Mehserle. The videos have been enhanced by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.
Updated on June 26, 2010
Mehserle takes the stand in his murder trial
Mehserle, 28, told the court that he had trained with his police-issued Taser less than 10 times before the New Year’s morning incident during which he shot and killed Grant. He had extensive practice with his firearm dating back to his time at a Napa police academy.
Updated on June 24, 2010
Defense expert claims videos show Grant and friends as aggressors, not BART cops
Michael Schott, an expert in forensic image analysis retained by defense attorney Michael Rains, told the court that a video which appears to show former BART Police Officer Anthony Pirone punching Grant in the face actually shows nothing of the sort.
Updated on June 24, 2010
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