Alameda County DA's Office dismisses manslaughter case against lone remaining officer charged in death of Mario Gonzalez

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office dismissed the manslaughter case against officer Eric McKinley due to inconsistent statements by forensic pathologist Dr. Bennett Omalu, impacting the prosecution's ability to prove its case.

Inconsistent statements from Dr. Omalu, who initially concluded that Mario Gonzalez died from restraint asphyxiation, ultimately led prosecutors to doubt their capacity to prove involuntary manslaughter.

Gonzalez's death, ruled a homicide, resulted from stress during altercation, restraint, substance influences, and morbid obesity, highlighting challenges in establishing clear causation in use-of-force cases.

The legal journey surrounding Gonzalez's death emphasized the complexities of proving involuntary manslaughter in police-related incidents, especially when forensic testimony reveals discrepancies.

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