Steven Taylor: Judge dismisses case against ex-police officer Jason Fletcher accused of killing man at San Leandro Walmart in 2020
A judge in Alameda County has just dismissed a case against a former San Leandro police officer who killed a man inside a Walmart.
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The Alameda County District Attorney's Office said it did meet with the family of Steven Taylor about the decision.
Taylor's family said they were blindsided when they first learned about the motion to dismiss the case. A judge had already denied two previous motions to dismiss the case.
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In a statement, the San Leandro Police Officers' Association said:
The San Leandro Police Officers' Association (SLPOA) is grateful for today's decision by Judge Clifford Blakely to dismiss the manslaughter case against retired Officer Jason Fletcher.
From the beginning, the Association has maintained confidence that the facts and the law would ultimately vindicate Officer Fletcher.
We recognize that this has been a long and difficult process for him, his family, and everyone involved. Today's decision brings long-awaited closure and relief to those who have stood by him during these challenging years.
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