Oscar Grant's uncle blasts Cali PD
You might remember the case of Oscar Grant - a 22-year-old unarmed black man who was shot dead by a police officer. Back in 2009 he was found laying face down in an Oakland train station when a cop opened fire. The officer was convicted on the charge of involuntary manslaughter and was released after serving just 11 months, which is now igniting protests. Activists see this as a message to minorities that their lives mean nothing. Also they are reportedly protesting because that the US criminal justice system offers a more lenient treatment to police officers as well. The victim's uncle Cephus Johnson talks to RT
You might remember the case of Oscar Grant - a 22-year-old unarmed black man who was shot dead by a police officer. Back in 2009 he was found laying face down in an Oakland train station when a cop opened fire. The officer was convicted on the charge of involuntary manslaughter and was released after serving just 11 months, which is now igniting protests. Activists see this as a message to minorities that their lives mean nothing. Also they are reportedly protesting because that the US criminal justice system offers a more lenient treatment to police officers as well. The victim's uncle Cephus Johnson talks to RT
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