Charges Dismissed Against Two Alameda Officers

In a significant legal development, manslaughter charges against two of the three Alameda police officers involved in the 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez have been dismissed due to procedural errors by the district attorney's office. Alameda County Judge Scott Patton ruled that the charges against officers James Fisher and Cameron Leahy were not filed within the three-year statute of limitations, citing a failure to issue arrest warrants on time. However, charges against the third officer, Eric McKinley, remain as the statute of limitations was extended due to his absence from the country. The case has drawn comparisons to the George Floyd incident due to its circumstances and has sparked public outcry, especially from Gonzalez's family. District Attorney Pamela Price is under scrutiny for the handling of the case, which has become a focal point of criticism amid a recall campaign against her. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions and debates around police accountability and legal processes in cases involving police-related deaths.