Posted: Thursday, 22 November 2007 10:13AM
Controversial Evidence in Trial for Oakland Journalists’ Murder
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 OAKLAND, Calif. (KCBS) -- An Alameda County judge has ruled there is enough evidence for the man accused of killing Oakland Post Editor Chauncey Bailey to stand trial.
Devaughndre Broussard, 20, is charged with gunning down Bailey, 57, in broad daylight in August, as the journalist walked to work in downtown Oakland. Police say Broussard’s motive was the editor's investigation into financial problems at Your Black Muslim Bakery, where Broussard worked as a handyman.
In two tape recordings introduced as evidence Wednesday Broussard confesses to the murder, but his attorney claims he was coerced by leaders of the Your Black Muslim Bakery. Defense attorney LeRue Grim tried to have the evidence dismissed, but he was denied by Judge Robert McGuiness.
Grim said the tactic of police interviews without a defense attorney present is likely going to be carried to the state Supreme Court. "The interrogation room is the dark quarters of law enforcement right now in this country," he said.
Grim added that when Broussard testifies, he will have the chance to explain how he was pressured into admitting guilt.
(RdD)
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KCBS’ George Harris reports
