Relatives suspect state involvement in killing of U.S. journalist in Mexico

MORGAN LEE Associated Press Writer

(AP) - MEXICO CITY-The brother of slain journalist-activist Bradley Roland Will said Friday that state officials were likely involved in his killing and asked that federal investigators take over the case.

In a news conference wrapping up his family's weeklong visit to Mexico City and Oaxaca, where Will was killed on Oct. 27, Craig Will said federal officials have agreed to look over the evidence after the family raised concerns about the state prosecutors' handling of the investigation.

However, the federal Attorney General's Office hasn't yet officially taken over the inquiry.

Will, 38, said new witnesses gave testimony to federal officials, recounting how his brother was shot while filming amid violent protests against the state government in Oaxaca, 350 kilometers (220 miles) southeast of Mexico City. He added that some had been pressured and intimidated, but he refused to give details.