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On Tuesday, people gathered in front of Davidson Courthouse in Oakland, CA to show their full support for wanting Mehserle’s trial to remain in Alameda County. Defense attorney Michael Rains filed a motion to move venues because a potential jury survey showed Alameda residents were too informed about the case. The survey also revealed that residents who were white and those who were black pre-judged the case differently.

Community leaders, church leaders, young people, and local musicians were all in the crowd that came out for the protest. Supporters carried posters that said,  “I am Oscar Grant”, “Justice for Oscar Grant”, and held pictures of people who have lost their lives to police shootings.

Judge Morris Jacobson's answer is still pending on whether or not the trial will remain in Alameda or not.