Motion to Dismiss Charges in Steven Taylor Killing Sparks Outrage

Outrage Grows as District Attorney Moves to Dismiss Charges Against San Leandro Cop In 2020 Walmart Shooting

The case of the police killing of Steven Taylor has dragged on for five and a half years in Alameda County, with charges that were originally filed two district attorneys ago, and the current DA is now looking to dismiss the case.33-year-old Steven Demarco Taylor was fatally shot by police in the first month of pandemic lockdowns, in April 2020, at a Walmart in San Leandro. Police were called to the scene on a report of a robbery, but instead th…

Motion to dismiss charges in Steven Taylor killing sparks outrage

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones-Dickson has filed a motion to dismiss manslaughter charges against a former San Leandro police officer, James Fletcher, …

Family 'blindsided' as Alameda County DA moves to dismiss case in killing of Steven Taylor again

Five years after his death, Steven Taylor's family is still seeking justice. A judge has already denied two previous motions to dismiss the case. But that judge is now on vacation, and friends and family believe the D.A.'s timing in filing another dismissal motion is intentional.

District Attorney wants to drop case against ex-San Leandro cop in deadly shooting

District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson said she can't prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the officer had committed a crime.

Alameda DA seeks to dismiss case against former San Leandro cop in killing of Steven Taylor

The request by prosecutors  -- which is expected to be argued at a hearing Friday morning -- marks yet another twist in the case against Jason Fletcher.

Alameda DA to dismiss case against former San Leandro cop in killing of Steven Taylor

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