TBS Today, Sept. 23

Attorneys for three officers charged with the death of Mario Gonzalez say the case must be dropped because prosecutors failed to get arrest warrants.

The defense called it a "fatal error" that warrants dismissal of the case.

"Rather than perform the prosecutor's job of serving the justice system faithfully, the opposition filed here reveals that the District Attorney of Alameda County appears to be so personally intent on prosecuting police officers that she will not only disregard the well-reasoned conclusions of her predecessor but also openly flaunt the very rules established by the California Legislature that govern felony prosecutions," defense attorneys argued in a recent motion.

The prosecution said it followed "longstanding procedure" and that the officers had sufficient notice of the charges filed against them.

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‘Fatal error’ by DA’s office may see manslaughter case dropped against cops

During a hearing Friday, Judge Scott Patton asked pointed questions of the prosecution and said he would issue his ruling in writing by Oct. 11.

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