Mehserle

But every documented protest calling Mehserle a "murderer" or defining the New Year's Day tragedy as an "execution," is fodder for a change of venue.

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While attempting to restrain Oscar Grant, Mehserle drew his gun and shot Grant once in the back.

Turnstyle: Former BART Officer Released From Prison Turnstyle 2011

Former BART officer Johannes Mehserle was released at midnight after 11 months of his two-year sentence for shooting and killing 22-year-old Oscar Grant on New Year's Day.

Turnstyle: Former BART Officer Released From Prison Turnstyle 2011

Former BART officer Johannes Mehserle was released at midnight after 11 months of his two-year sentence for shooting and killing 22-year-old Oscar Grant on New Year's Day.

Turnstyle: Former BART Officer Released From Prison Turnstyle 2011

Mehserle testified in court saying he accidentally pulled his gun instead of his taser gun.

Turnstyle: Former BART Officer Released From Prison Turnstyle 2011

While attempting to restrain Oscar Grant, Mehserle drew his gun and shot Grant once in the back.

Turnstyle: Former BART Officer Released From Prison Turnstyle 2011

After a jury trial in Los Angeles last summer, Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and received the minimum sentence of two years in state prison.

Turnstyle: Former BART Officer Released From Prison Turnstyle 2011

Johannes Mehserle was one of the officers restraining the individuals believed to be involved in the fight.

Turnstyle: Former BART Officer Released From Prison Turnstyle 2011

Mehserle testified in court saying he accidentally pulled his gun instead of his taser gun.

Turnstyle: Former BART Officer Released From Prison Turnstyle 2011

Johannes Mehserle was one of the officers restraining the individuals believed to be involved in the fight.

Turnstyle: Former BART Officer Released From Prison Turnstyle 2011