The driver of the van in which Freddie Gray died in was found not guilty of second-degree “depraved heart” murder. Apart from those charges, Officer Caesar Goodson was also found not guilty on charges of manslaughter, assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment.
Johnny Manziel’s Attack On Girlfriend Case Is Going To Grand Jury
Looks like Johnny Manziel will see his day in court. The investigation into Manziel’s alleged assault of his girlfriend, Colleen Crowley, is being brought to the grand jury, to decide whether there will be charges against the NFL quarterback. Hit the jump for full details.
Freddie Gray Case: Judge Declares Mistrial In Case Of Officer William Porter
After more than 14 hours of deliberations over the course of three days, the judge has declared a mistrial in the case of Baltimore police Officer William Porter who was one of six officers charged with the death of Freddie Gray. Tuesday, the jurors told the judges they were deadlocked, and unable to reach a unanimous decision.The jury resumed talks Wednesday morning but were still unsuccessful in reaching a verdict.
(Video) Freddie Gray Case: Jury “Deadlocked” In First Trial Of Officer William Porter
Wednesday morning jurors in the manslaughter trial of a Baltimore police officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray will resume deliberations after telling the judge they were “deadlocked.” Officer William Porter is one of six officers being charged with Gray’s death. The jury, composed of three black men, four black women, three white women and two white men — told a judge on Tuesday afternoon, that they’d been been unable to reach an unanimous decision on Porter’s charges, but the judge asked them to keep at it. They resumed deliberating around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Hit the jump for more details.
The Jury Has Been Picked; First Officer Charged In The Death Of Freddie Gray Ready For Trial
Tuesday, Dec. 1, Baltimore officer, William G. Porter, will be the first of the six officers to go on trial for the death, which was ruled a homicide, of 25-year-old Freddie Gray. Among potential jurors, many were dismissed due to their knowledge of the case, or opinions on many topics related to the case. Judge Barry G. Williams of Baltimore City Circuit Court asked the diverse groups questions relating to race, police officer’s treatment of citizens in their community and nationally, the city-wide curfew set by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake back in April, the lawsuit settlement that Baltimore city agreed to pay Gray’s family, and more. For the latter, remaining potentials claimed to have no knowledge (which does not make any sense to me). With this part of trial behind all involved, the trial for the first officer will begin. Find out more below.
James Holmes Has Been Found Guilty In Colorado Theater Shooting
In just about three short months, a jury of his peers finds Colorado theater shooter James Holmes guilty of first-degree murder. He now faces the death penalty. For the details, check down bottom.
