Bay Area Police Conspiracy Trial Shaken Up by Mistrial for 1 of 2 Former Officers

Bay Area Police Conspiracy Trial Shaken Up by Mistrial for 1 of 2 Former Officers

A federal judge in Oakland declared a mistrial in the case against one of the two former Antioch police officers charged with conspiring to violate civil rights by using excessive force.

Mistrial declared for one of two Antioch cops facing corruption case after judge puts law firm in the hot seat

OAKLAND — The first three days of trial for two ex-Antioch cops have been a roller coast, full of drama and emotional witness testimony, and culminating with the trial’s abrupt end for one of the defendants. On Wednesday morning, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White declared a mistrial in the case of Devon Wenger, a former Antioch policeman charged with conspiracy to violate the rights of Antioch citizens and one count related to allegedly using ex…

Mistrial declared for one of two Antioch, California, cops facing corruption case after judge puts law firm in the hot seat

OAKLAND, Calif. — The first three days of trial for two ex-Antioch cops have been a roller coaster, full of drama and emotional witness testimony, and culminating with the trial’s abrupt end for one of the defendants. On Wednesday morning, U....