Oscar Grant

Report shows black riders are one-tenth of BART passengers, receive more than half of all citations

BART police Chief Ed Alvarez presented a report to the agency's Board of Directors Thursday showing that black BART riders…

4 years ago

Attorneys argue role of mental health in Nia Wilson murder

The mental health of John Lee Cowell was the main issue when attorneys presented their opening statements Wednesday in his…

4 years ago

Report cites ‘deficient’ police tactics in Oscar Grant shooting

The tactics used by BART police at Fruitvale station 10 years ago were seriously deficient.

5 years ago

Bill to reform police use of force gains support in Oakland

California police kill people at a higher rate than in any other state in the country.

5 years ago

Civil jury rules against Oscar Grant’s father

A jury today found in favor of former BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle.

10 years ago

Tearful Mehserle: ‘I didn’t intend to shoot him’

A former BART police officer wept silently as he testified at a civil trial San Francisco Friday.

10 years ago

Oscar Grant’s killer testifies in civil trial

Testimony from former BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle will continue Friday.

10 years ago

‘Fruitvale’ takes top prize at Sundance

The story of Oscar Grant riveted the audience at the Sundance Film Festival, where the movie won top honors for…

11 years ago

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