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It’s Been More Than 10 Years Since Oscar Grant — And Not Enough Has Changed

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In January 2009, Oaklanders protested the killing of Oscar Grant by a BART police officer. The officer, Johannes Mehserle, was charged with second-degree murder but was eventually convicted of involuntary manslaughter. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

On Jan. 1, 2009, Oscar Grant was shot and killed by a BART police officer. The killing was recorded and the video went viral.

There are so many other names here in California, too: Mario Woods, Stephon Clark and many more. And each time, public outrage and pressure helped create some change. But it’s never been enough.

Guest: Alex Emslie, KQED criminal justice reporter

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