Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums had errouneously released a statement to the media late Friday afternoon claiming 27-year-old Johannes Mehserle had posted bail and was released. The claim set off yet another series of protests in the streets of Oakland.

Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums released the following statement about the decision to grant bail to Mehserle:

“This afternoon, Johannes Mehserle posted bail and was released from jail. Under the United States judicial system, bail is almost always granted unless a defendant is viewed to be a flight risk. The judicial system is a separate branch of government from the City of Oakland, and one over which I, as the Mayor, have no control. The important thing to remember is that the wheels of justice are now in motion. Johannes Meslerle was charged with murder. He will receive due process under the law, and this process will run its course. In the meantime, I am calling for peace in our streets. We must treat each other and our city with respect and dignity while the outcome of this case is determined by judge and jury. We are one community, and we must come together to call for justice and act in a nonviolent and respectful manner so our voices may be heard.”

People too to the streets and there has been little reported damage by protesters. Oakland Police made a quick move to contain the groupos and arrested any instigators.

Thank you Alonis for the great pictures!

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