TBS Today, Aug. 21

The murder case of Joseph Carroll Jr., an alleged Berkeley gang member accused of killing three men and trying to kill three others over just two years, is now in the jury’s hands.

The trial offered an unprecedented window into alleged Berkeley gang history dating back 20 years.

For most of the proceedings, which spanned the last two months, The Scanner was the only news outlet in the courtroom.

Don't miss our latest deep dive.

Joe Carroll Jr. murder trial: Evidence in, jury still out

The trial offered an unprecedented window into alleged Berkeley gang history dating back 20 years and some of its major players.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

In case you wondered about our quiet start to the week: Writing this took a lot of time and we had to put everything else aside.

The trial has been a lot to handle in addition to the usual responsibilities.

In the end, we thought it was worth it — and hope you find it compelling too.

When the verdict comes in, we'll let you know.

In the meantime, we'll be catching up on all your recent tips and emails as soon as we catch our breath.

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