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The city of Oakland is currently defending a controversial effort to reduce gang violence. Alameda County Judge Robert Freedman is reviewing a proposed gang injunction by City Attorney John Russo that would restrict the movement and associations of 40 alleged Norteño gang members in the Fruitvale District. Russo and Police Chief Anthony Batts claim the injunction will reduce gang-related crime in the area.
But local activists say it's targeting the wrong people, will lead to increased police harassment and only serve to displace crime. KALW's criminal justice correspondent Ali Winston has been reporting from the courtroom. He joined KALW’s executive editor, Ben Trefny, for an update.
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February 28, 2011
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The city of Oakland is currently defending a controversial effort to reduce gang violence. Alameda County Judge Robert Freedman is reviewing a proposed gang injunction by City Attorney John Russo that would restrict the movement and associations of 40 alleged Norteño gang members in the Fruitvale District. Russo and Police Chief Anthony Batts claim the injunction will reduce gang-related crime in the area.
But local activists say it's targeting the wrong people, will lead to increased police harassment and only serve to displace crime. KALW's criminal justice correspondent Ali Winston has been reporting from the courtroom. He joined KALW’s executive editor, Ben Trefny, for an update.
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BEN TREFNY: So Ali, we're in the third week of proceedings concerning the Fruitvale injunction. What's the latest?
ALI WINSTON: It’s been dramatic. So far we've heard testimony from just tw...
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