Alberto Ochoa

Arraignment Delayed for Reputed Gang Member Charged in USC Student’s Slaying

City News ServiceAugust 9, 2019

Hernandez was charged July 2 with one count each of murder and attempted second-degree robbery — the latter charge involving a friend who was with McElhaney. Hernandez appeared in court after being charged, but his arraignment was postponed. On Wednesday, it was postponed again until Sept. 9.

Reputed Gang Member Charged in USC Student’s Slaying

City News ServiceJuly 11, 2019

A reputed gang member was charged today with killing Victor McElhaney, a jazz student at the University of Southern California (USC), who was the son of an Oakland City Councilwoman Lynette Gibson McElhaney, during an attempted robbery just blocks from campus.

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Young Man’s Conviction Upheld for USC Student’s Killing

City News ServiceMay 17, 2019

A state appeals court panel has upheld a young man’s conviction for his role in the beating death of a USC graduate student from China who was attacked near campus while walking back to his apartment after a study session.