Johannes Mehserle Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter; Serves 11 Months

Johannes Mehserle was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the killing of Oscar Grant — the first California police officer convicted for an on-duty shooting in decades. He was sentenced to two years, with credit for time served, and released after 11 months. The verdict triggered protests in Oakland. Grant's family received a $1.5 million settlement from BART.