Tuesday, March 24

Officer Richard May's Murder Trial is delayed for five months - until August 24th.

We commend Judge Parsons and the Chief Deputy District Attorney Steven Wagstaffe for their work

Mr. Wagstaffe asked Judge Parsons to continue with the start of jury selection on Monday, stating that they could re-visit the issue murder of the Oakland officers if it appears it is too difficult to get impartial jurors. We appreciate Mr. Wagstaffe asking to get a trail started three plus years after the murder of Officer May. At the same time, we understand Judge Parsons decision to delay.

The key to the delay was not the fact of the murder of the Oakland officers - but the similarities. In both murders, the shooter was on parole and in possession of a handgun. If found, the parolee would return immediately to jail. The knowledge of this fact could be the reason for both murders.

Thank you to all the people in the San Mateo District Attorney's office for their investigative work to date.

And again, our most sincere condolences to the families and the department in Oakland.