"ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- A judge in Alameda County has just dismissed a case against a former San Leandro police officer who killed a man inside a Walmart. RELATED: Family 'blindsided' as Alameda County DA moves to dismiss case in killing of Steven Taylor again The Alameda County District Attorney's Office said it did meet with the family of Steven Taylor about the decision."
"The San Leandro Police Officers' Association (SLPOA) is grateful for today's decision by Judge Clifford Blakely to dismiss the manslaughter case against retired Officer Jason Fletcher. From the beginning, the Association has maintained confidence that the facts and the law would ultimately vindicate Officer Fletcher. We recognize that this has been a long and difficult process for him, his family, and everyone involved. Today's decision brings long-awaited closure and relief to those who have stood by him during these challenging years."
A judge in Alameda County dismissed the manslaughter case against retired San Leandro officer Jason Fletcher in the fatal Walmart shooting of Steven Taylor. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office met with Taylor's family about the decision. Taylor's family said they were blindsided when they first learned about the motion to dismiss. A judge had previously denied two earlier motions to dismiss the case. The San Leandro Police Officers' Association expressed gratitude for Judge Clifford Blakely's decision, stated confidence that facts and law would vindicate Fletcher, and said the ruling brings long-awaited closure and relief to those who supported him.
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