Oakland murder case falls apart after defense raises questions about impugned detective’s investigation

Oakland murder case falls apart after defense raises questions about impugned detective’s investigation

OAKLAND — A Bay Area man has been released from jail in a plea deal that saw prosecutors drop murder charges against him in exchange for a voluntary manslaughter conviction, after the defense cast doubt on the investigative work by a detective who has since been charged with perjury. Atiba Barnes, 37, was arrested last … Read more