Criminal charges in Freddie Gray's death

[MrsAxilla]

Breaking.  I'm watching the presser now...

[rubytue]

I was just coming to post this. This needed to happen.

Link to WBAL updating story
m.wbaltv.com/news/baltimore-prosecutor-to-hold-press-conference/32684036?utm_campaign=WBAL-TV%2011%20Baltimore%20-%20wbaltv11&utm_medium=FBPAGE&utm_source=Social

[downtoearth]

Keep us updated - I can't watch.

I did hear on NPR this morning that they pretty much have to rely on a cop testifying against a fellow cop for charges to be filed for a "rough ride" and that it's so hard b/c there aren't ways to avoid subtle or obvious retaliation in their careers.

[Velvetshady]

Watching--fuck, they all need to be in jail.

[iammalcolmx]

pennypenny your expertise is needed here.

[ttt]

Freddie Gray's death has been ruled a homicide and probable cause has been found to file criminal charges in the case,Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby said in a news conference Friday.

[jillboston]

May 1, 2015 9:52:02 GMT -5 ttt said:

Freddie Gray's death has been ruled a homicide and probable cause has been found to file criminal charges in the case,Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby said in a news conference Friday.

Thank God.

[thejackpot]

Watching. Multiple charges.

[MrsAxilla]

Lots of charges - 2nd degree murder, manslaughter, assault, misconduct, etc....

Sounds like it's all based on Gray's obvious need for medical attention, which was ignored, and the failure to secure him in the van five separate times.

[pixy0stix]

May 1, 2015 9:52:02 GMT -5 ttt said:

Freddie Gray's death has been ruled a homicide and probable cause has been found to file criminal charges in the case,Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby said in a news conference Friday.

But but but he did it to himself by tripping and falling on a guillotine!

[josieposy]

All officers involved or just one? A few?

[Vespasia]

May 1, 2015 9:55:43 GMT -5 josieposy said:

All officers involved or just one? A few?

All. Charges vary a bit I think. 

[MrsAxilla]

May 1, 2015 9:55:43 GMT -5 josieposy said:

All officers involved or just one? A few?

All six were charged.  Only one was charged with 2nd degree murder.  

[runforrest]

Six officers were charged with multiple offenses. Death ruled a homicide.

[karinothing]

May 1, 2015 9:55:43 GMT -5 josieposy said:

All officers involved or just one? A few?

I didn't count, but it is a significant amount of officers.

I think the false imprisonment charges are interesting.

[anodyne]

I have a huge crush on Marilyn Mosby!

[MrsAxilla]

May 1, 2015 9:57:55 GMT -5 karinothing said:

May 1, 2015 9:55:43 GMT -5 josieposy said:

All officers involved or just one? A few?

I didn't count, but it is a significant amount of officers.

I think the false imprisonment charges are interesting.

Well that's what happens when you arrest someone for absolutely no reason at all

[niemand88f]

I liked her closing statement, something like "to young people, I will seek justice on your behalf...."

[secretlyevil]

May 1, 2015 9:52:02 GMT -5 ttt said:

Freddie Gray's death has been ruled a homicide and probable cause has been found to file criminal charges in the case,Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby said in a news conference Friday.

That poor kid. This won't bring him back but just maybe the tides are turning.

[downtoearth]

May 1, 2015 9:57:55 GMT -5 karinothing said:

May 1, 2015 9:55:43 GMT -5 josieposy said:

All officers involved or just one? A few?

I didn't count, but it is a significant amount of officers.

I think the false imprisonment charges are interesting.

Multiple officers got this charge? That seems like a good thing - especially since pennypenny was talking about the cause for arrest based on someone running is small, but even if they are "known to officers" or 10 other things, it usually sticks. Hmmmm.

[heyjude]

Oh wow!

[karinothing]

May 1, 2015 10:01:10 GMT -5 downtoearth said:

May 1, 2015 9:57:55 GMT -5 karinothing said:

I didn't count, but it is a significant amount of officers.

I think the false imprisonment charges are interesting.

Multiple officers got this charge? That seems like a good thing - especially since pennypenny was talking about the cause for arrest based on someone running is small, but even if they are "known to officers" or 10 other things, it usually sticks. Hmmmm.

Yes, multiple officers. I don't know what is required for false imprisonment, if it just means an arrest with no cause, or the keeping of him in the van despite his calls for medical attention.

[NewOrleans]

oh my.

[dixeedeluxe]

I think only one was charged with false imprisonment.

The knife was not a switchblade. The knife he was carrying was legal in Maryland.

[Velvetshady]

May 1, 2015 10:01:10 GMT -5 downtoearth said:

May 1, 2015 9:57:55 GMT -5 karinothing said:

I didn't count, but it is a significant amount of officers.

I think the false imprisonment charges are interesting.

Multiple officers got this charge? That seems like a good thing - especially since pennypenny was talking about the cause for arrest based on someone running is small, but even if they are "known to officers" or 10 other things, it usually sticks. Hmmmm.

There was one officer that "checked" on him when he wasn't responsive that is was stated had prior interactions with Gray--she didn't get help.

And the knife, was legal--so even if the stop/search would have been okay, they had no reason for an arrest at all.

[Smallstar]

May 1, 2015 9:59:23 GMT -5 niemand88f said:

I liked her closing statement, something like "to young people, I will seek justice on your behalf...."

I loved the statement she made along the lines of "I heard your calls for peace and justice and I need your peace while I pursue justice."

[niemand88f]

May 1, 2015 10:04:54 GMT -5 dixeedeluxe said:

I think only one was charged with false imprisonment.

The knife was not a switchblade. The knife he was carrying was legal in Maryland.

Just so many blatant attempts to justify these officer's actions, and they're all turning out to be lies. (not that this would be OK even if it was a switchblade)

[dixeedeluxe]

SCRATCH THAT....two charged with false imprisonment.

The highest charge is 2nd degree murder (single charge). Max 30 year sentence. "Depraved heart murder"

[blink]

I'm surprised. I really really really hope this will begin to signal some change.

[FloFTW]

I'm tearing up.