The criminal case against two former San Rafael police officers took a tragic turn when one of the defense attorneys, Christopher J. Shea, died last week. He was 57. In addition to saddening his family and friends, Shea’s unexpected death will likely delay or possibly restart the police use of force case he was involved in.
A brief hearing today resolved issues about how the criminal case against two former San Rafael police officers will move forward after the untimely death of defense attorney Christopher J. Shea last week. The case left off early last week in the middle of the preliminary hearing.
It was important that the public not be left in the dark on details of the city’s handling of the incident and follow-up review and disciplinary measures.
Julio Jimenez Lopez took the stand against the two former officers who injured him in a bloody struggle that was captured on body-worn cameras. The officers reported that he resisted them, justifying use of force.
Julio Jimenez Lopez took the stand against the former officers who injured him in a bloody struggle captured on body-worn cameras. They reported that he resisted them, justifying use of force.