Three Alameda Police Officers Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter in 2021 Death of Mario Gonzalez

The charges, announced by Alameda County DA Pamela Price, come nearly three years after the incident, which drew comparisons to the killing of George Floyd.

Nearly three years after Mario Gonzalez's death, three Alameda police officers have been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
The charges were announced by Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, who was elected on a platform of police accountability.
A second autopsy determined Gonzalez died from 'restraint asphyxiation,' leading to the charges against the officers.
The case has been controversial, with defense attorneys claiming the charges are politically motivated.
The city of Alameda previously agreed to a settlement of $11 million with Gonzalez's family.