San Francisco police assassinate restrained man

[bcholmes]

Jesus.

On New Year’s morning, the San Francisco BART police — yes, transit cops — dragged a bunch of young men off a train, including Oscar Grant. An officer then proceeded to execute Grant of them with a gunshot through the back, while he was restrained and lying face-down on the ground.

Video at the link.

Edit: the cop has resigned.

Comments

[laura-seabrook.livejournal.com]

WHAT!!!

When I was coming back from Palenville in 2006, I had a forced layover in SF. Someone I met there suggested we travel the BART all day on $US 5, which is pretty much what we did. Obviously not as safe as she thought. :(