Justice for Alvaro Case Update On Friday, November 14, 2014, San Luis Obispo Superior Court Judge John Trice ruled that the two prison guards must stand trial for voluntary manslaughter, after their attorneys asked the charges be dismissed. While there were various statements of the circumstances from the defense and prosecution witnesses, the prosecutor showed the court surveillance video footage that captured the correctional offices actions. Judge Trice also suggested more assault charges could have been filed against the defendants. More than 50 supporters filled the courtroom with many wearing shirts calling for “Justice for Alvaro.” An arraignment hearing was set for November 25, 2014. Medrano Family Statement “We want to thank the thousands of friends, neighbors, vineyard owners, wine makers and community members who have shown their support by sharing memories of Alvaro, helping our family during this very difficult time and demanding Justice for Alvaro,” said Mayra Medrano, Alvaro’s youngest daughter. “His killing was tragic and senseless and we are all heartbroken.” “The surveillance video evidence presented in court today is clear and tells the truth, the correctional officers beat Alvaro when he was defenseless and helpless, causing his death,” said Alvaro Medrano, Jr. Alvaro’s son. “We hoped for quicker arrests and now expect aggressive prosecution and maximum sentencing for those responsible.” “The brutality of these so called law enforcement officials is unconscionable,” said Ken Riding, close friend of Alvaro and owner of La Vista Vineyard in Paso Robles, which Alvaro managed. “Our community and justice system must send a clear message to everyone, including the law enforcement community, that no one is above the Law.”
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 20:33:53 +0000
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