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Ex-BART officer wants to move murder trial

Jun. 18, 2009
An attorney for the former BART police officer accused of murdering an unarmed train rider said today that he will seek to move the high-profile case out of Alameda County, where he believes too many potential jurors have made up their minds. Michael Rains...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa