talltex wrote:The chief has released video to both the man's family and to DA. Doesn't say if any of the video released was the office's body cam footage. The statement says that the video shows the man walking away from Officer Shelby with his hands in the air. I think the theory that she may have "unintentionally" discharged her weapon may very well be valid. She was charged with "manslaughter"...not first degree murder...causing death unintentionally is the very basis of a charge of manslaughter. "Accidental, Unintentional or Negligent" in front of the word "discharge" is not a good defense to the charge of "manslaughter".
I also considered the BART incident with Oscar Grant, wondering if she meant to pull a tazer originally, but I don't think that's the case here.