Overview

• Nearly three years after Mario Gonzalez's death, three Alameda police officers have been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
• The charges were announced by Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, who was elected on a platform of police accountability.
• A second autopsy determined Gonzalez died from 'restraint asphyxiation,' leading to the charges against the officers.
• The case has been controversial, with defense attorneys claiming the charges are politically motivated.
• The city of Alameda previously agreed to a settlement of $11 million with Gonzalez's family.