Nearly two weeks ago, an unarmed man was gunned down execution style by a BART police officer. The officer, Johannes Mehserle did not file a police report and invoked his miranda Rights. The victim, 22 year old father Oscar Grant, was lying face down with his hands behind his back.
After a January 7 uprising in Oakland, followed by a six hour hearing at a BART Board meeting, a community hearing was held January 11 at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) headquarters.
BART was confronted by community members and Black elected officials about their mishandling of the murder of Oscar Grant.
Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson upset with BART Board of Directors at January 11, 2009 meeting
Oakland City Councilmember Desley Brooks takes on BART Board of Directors at January 11, 2009 meeting
After Supervisor Keith Carson asked why the community meeting was scheduled on a Sunday, when many Black folks will be in church. Here's Carole Ward-Allen's response:
Carole Ward Allen responds to Keith Carson
Gary Gee responds to question from Laney College student Paula Parker who asked why Johannes Mehserle did not file a police report after he shot and killed Oscar Grant.
Gary Gee responds to question about why BART police officer Johannes Mehserle did not file a police report
Community confronts BART Board after shooting of Oscar Grant
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Rasheed Shabazz
