Second Officer Investigated in Oscar Grant Killing

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Second Officer Under Scrutiny in Oscar Grant Murder
"A new investigation into the circumstances surrounding a BART police officer's fatal shooting of Oscar Grant III began over the weekend, as a second officer came under fire for allegedly using excessive force." San Jose Mercury News.

VIDEO: Second Officer Punches Oscar Grant

NC Black Man Killed by Officer
Investigators say man fought during arrest and reached for an officer's gun. Bystanders say he first tried to run. Charlotte Observer.

Obama a "Visual Aid" for White Supremacist Recruiting
A new black president and the deepening economic crisis are creating the perfect storm for racist groups intent on swelling their ranks. AlterNet.

NY Senator Changes Tune on Immigration
"An editorial published in the Saturday, Jan. 24 edition of New York's El Diario/La Prensa called the new state senator from New York, Kirsten Gillibrand, a "disappointing choice" and a slap in the face to immigrant New Yorkers. However, the front page of the same newspaper announced on Sunday that the senator had "softened her tone" on immigration." New America Media.

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