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Jun. 4th, 2009
Mehserle is up for murder.
The defense is trying to play the dual claim of:
a) Mehserle thought he was using his taser
("As for the Taser explanation, the judge noted that testimony showed Mehserle had held his weapon with both hands, whereas the right-handed officer had been taught to hold a stun gun with his left hand.")
b) Mehserle thought Oscar was reaching for a gun
("The expert said prosecutors' assertion that Grant had his hands behind his back when he was shot was wrong. He showed an image that he said captured the exact moment of the shot; Grant's left hand appeared to be in the air and moving toward his back.")
Of course, WHO WOULD PULL A GUN OUT WHEN POLICE HAVE THEIR KNEES IN YOUR BACK REALLY?!?
More justice, less riots, please.
The defense is trying to play the dual claim of:
a) Mehserle thought he was using his taser
("As for the Taser explanation, the judge noted that testimony showed Mehserle had held his weapon with both hands, whereas the right-handed officer had been taught to hold a stun gun with his left hand.")
b) Mehserle thought Oscar was reaching for a gun
("The expert said prosecutors' assertion that Grant had his hands behind his back when he was shot was wrong. He showed an image that he said captured the exact moment of the shot; Grant's left hand appeared to be in the air and moving toward his back.")
Of course, WHO WOULD PULL A GUN OUT WHEN POLICE HAVE THEIR KNEES IN YOUR BACK REALLY?!?
More justice, less riots, please.