Eric McKinley, the last remaining Alameda police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez, pleaded not guilty, maintaining silence in court throughout the proceedings.
Gonzalez's family expressed disbelief and frustration outside the courthouse, with his mother asserting the officers involved in her son's case were unfit for their duties, stating, 'We are still here. We are still fighting.'
The Alameda County Coroner's Office ruled that Mario Gonzalez's death was a homicide, attributing the cause to the stress of the altercation alongside the toxic effects of substances and medical conditions.
Previous cases against two other officers were dismissed due to the delay in charges, highlighting serious concerns regarding the legal processes in cases of alleged police misconduct.
#involuntary-manslaughter #police-accountability #mario-gonzalez-case #alameda-police #court-proceedings
Collection
[
|
...
]