The fact that this case has so much evidence and the jury cannot reach a unanimous vote is maybe why this trial is believed to be the longest in Alameda County history. The jury has been trying to decide the fate of the three former officers since May 29. I have many mixed feelings on how the case should be dealt with from this point on. The jury has spent so much time on this case that I kind of agree with the defense that claims that they should just accept the counts that have been decided on declare a mistrial on the remaining counts. Taking nearly a year out of these peoples lives, most likely against their will, is not very fair to them. At this point however I think that we have taken so much of there time that a little longer is not going to make that big of a difference that we need to reach a verdict on all counts. I also feel that the three former officers did commit the wrongdoings and should be adequately punished. If we can’t trust the cops who are supposed to help keep everything fair and lawful then it is hard to tell who we can depend on in ou

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