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Protesters demand justice for toddler's shooting, criticize San Francisco-area D.A.

Over 100 people protested outside a San Francisco Bay Area courthouse, demanding the removal of a district attorney who they believe is too lenient on gang violence. The protest was sparked by the handling of the case against three alleged gang members charged in the highway shooting death of a 2-year-old Asian toddler, Jasper Wu. Newly elected District Attorney Pamela Price, who ran on a progressive campaign to prioritize rehabilitation over prosecution, is reviewing the case against the three men accused of Wu's killing, sparking speculation that she may stray from the charges brought by her predecessor.

via Fox News|

#crime #district-attorney #gang-violence

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Protesters demand justice for toddler Jasper Wu in Oakland

Close to 100 protesters, predominantly from the AAPI community, gathered at the Alameda County courthouse to protest District Attorney Pamela Price's handling of the Jasper Wu case. Wu, a toddler, was fatally shot in a freeway shooting in November 2021. The protesters are concerned that Price may remove some enhancement charges against the accused killers, weakening the case against them. Price recently directed her line prosecutors to not charge any enhancement or special circumstances except in "exceptional circumstances."

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|

#aapi-community #alameda-county #crime

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

Jasper Wu's family remains skeptical of justice after meeting with Alameda County DA.

The family of Jasper Wu, a 2-year-old who was shot and killed on an Oakland highway, met with Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price to express their concerns over her new policy that could change the sentencing for the men accused in the case. The family is worried that they won't get justice and that Price won't pursue the maximum penalty for the suspects. Price's recent messaging toward the Asian American community has also been criticized, with some accusing her of being condescending and blaming the community for spreading misinformation. The National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association has issued a letter denouncing Price's messaging, and the group has invited her to meet.

via KGO-TV|

#alameda-county #asian-american-community #crime