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Oscar Grant

Occupy Wall Street-inspired protests testing response of local governments

Global Politics

As the Occupy Wall Street protests wear on around the country, local governments in Oakland, San Francisco, New York, Atlanta, Boston and other places are taking differing approaches to the demonstrations.

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Grant family attorney speaks about case and verdict

Conflict & Justice
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Officer convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2009 killing of Oscar Grant

Conflict & Justice
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Officer who shot Oscar Grant found guilty of manslaughter

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How race affects a jury: latest in BART shooting case surprises activists

Conflict & Justice
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