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Defense Attorney Releases Mehserle Letter Apologizing for Shooting Grant

• July 9, 2010 • Comments Off

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Oscar Grant’s Family and Supporters Respond…

• July 8, 2010 • 3 Comments

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Update: BART Cop Trial for Shooting of Oscar Grant Sent to Los Angeles, Not San Diego

• November 21, 2009 • 1 Comment

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The Guardian, UK

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