Officer FINALLY charged in killing of unarmed black Oakland passenger-1/2

Ex-Officer Charged in Oakland Killing of Unarmed Black Passenger

A former transit officer in Oakland, California has been arrested on murder charges in connection to the killing of Oscar Grant, an unarmed African American man who was shot dead while he was lying face down on the ground on the train platform. The shooting gained international attention after cell phone videos of the killing were posted on YouTube by train passengers. The killing sparked a series of protests in what has been described by some as the Oakland rebellion. [includes rush transcript]

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• oakland
• black
• african
• american
• police
• abuse
• racism
• demoracy
• now

[wildpeachatl737]

This could have been my son...he's only 15 and how can I look him in the eye and tell him that the police have his best interests in mind when they view him as a born suspect and all he sees is this?

[wait887]

a mistake is running a red light and getting into an accident. Shooting someone in the back is murderous and deserves swift and sever action.

[eosphorus904]

problem is that this happens everyday cops have been given trust and power they don't deserve we need to revolt against cops its that simple i didnt believe it was like this until i was a victim myself then ontop of me being harassed they continue to do so now and try fabricating charges on me its happened 3 times im a law abiding citizen and WILL NOT tolerate abuse from anyone black white brown yellow criminal or cop

[damasterpiece]

@dondopa your mom should die slow from choking on my dick

[dondopa]

@TheArmy19D so right. stupid nigger! i wouldn't mind if every single African-american coon would just drop dead! filthy nigger apes!

[tarheelskk]

@evilbunnyrabbits Well he should go to prison for that mistake. He killed somone.

[EarniesWorld]

I'm more afraid of the police.

[evilbunnyrabbits]

I actually know Mehserle. He dated my sister for about six months. For all those foaming at the mouth and screaming racism.... you don't understand at all. Mehserle is kind of an idiot. Actually more of a klutz. He was constantly tripping or running into things when I knew him. When they said he accidentally pulled his gun instead of a tazer, I didn't doubt it for a second. It's tragic that someone died because of it, but I know he's probably dieing inside because of this. he's not a racist.

[89jdm7m]

@wildpeachatl737 you cannot tell him that... they're out there for themselves... nothing else.... their veiws and beliefs are for the most part totally distorted.... the only thing you can tell him is to remain calm and compliant when dealing with the law.

[TheArmy19D]

One less gangbanger on the streets. The cop will be off in a year with good behaviour.

[bugsz1]

The police do what they want. The courts do what they want. The government does want they want.

"Do as you will." Lucifer

[ssn708]

@wildpeachatl737 Try teaching him not to fight on a train, assault police officers, possess cocaine, and resist arrest. Use this as an opportunity to teach him what can happen when you go down that road.