Feds Open Civil Rights Probe Into Mehserle Killing
The U S Department of Justice will investigate Johannes Mehserle, the white former Oakland transit officer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of 22 year old Oscar Grant. The case echoes the Rodney King incident with protests and hundreds of arrests.
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Apology Letter From Mehserle Ahead of Verdict
The AP reports Johannes Mehserle wrote a Sunday apology noting his regret over Oscar Grant's death. He acknowledges the loss to Grant's family and says he cannot fully ease public anger while awaiting the jury's decision. He describes the shooting scene and the impact on his family and seeks dialogue rather than further violence.
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Oakland turmoil erupts after Mehserle verdict in Grant shooting
A Los Angeles jury found Mehserle criminally negligent for the shooting of Grant after a Taser exchange. Grant was shot as he faced down, sparking protests and damage to at least a dozen Oakland businesses in reaction to the verdict.
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Oakland
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FDA review highlights heart risks of Avandia diabetes drug
Federal health scientists fault a Glaxo SmithKline study used to defend Avandia. The FDA published a 700 page review ahead of a meeting on whether Avandia should stay on the market. An reviewer said the study has serious flaws and actually supports the case against Avandia.
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Google wins permission to keep website in China
Google gains renewed license to operate in mainland China for another year after agreeing to a minor change. Users must click to reach the Hong Kong site, with Beijing still able to block results via the Great Firewall.
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California pays 20 million to Jaycee Dugard and family
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a 20 million state settlement with Jaycee Dugard and her two daughters for state failures in supervising Phillip Garrido who kidnapped Dugard in 1991 near South Lake Tahoe. Dugard now 30 and her girls 15 and 12 will receive funds for therapy and education.
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