(Reuters) - Six Baltimore police officers will face criminal charges,
including second-degree murder and manslaughter, in the death of a black
man who was arrested and suffered a fatal neck injury while riding in a
moving police van, the city's chief prosecutor said on Friday.

Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby said Freddie Gray, who died a week after his
April 12 arrest, was in handcuffs but otherwise was not restrained
inside the van. The officers failed to provide medical attention to Gray
even though he asked for help on at least two occasions.

Gray's death has become the latest flashpoint in a national outcry over
the treatment of African-Americans and other minority groups by U.S. law
enforcement.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the officers charged, Mosby
said at a dramatic news conference in front of a city office building
across from Baltimore City Hall. In addition to murder and manslaughter,
charges include assault, misconduct and false imprisonment.
- - -

Wow. Fast.

On Fri, 01 May 2015 12:40:12 -0400, Keyser Söze wrote:

(Reuters) - Six Baltimore police officers will face criminal charges,
including second-degree murder and manslaughter, in the death of a black
man who was arrested and suffered a fatal neck injury while riding in a
moving police van, the city's chief prosecutor said on Friday.

Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby said Freddie Gray, who died a week after his
April 12 arrest, was in handcuffs but otherwise was not restrained
inside the van. The officers failed to provide medical attention to Gray
even though he asked for help on at least two occasions.

Gray's death has become the latest flashpoint in a national outcry over
the treatment of African-Americans and other minority groups by U.S. law
enforcement.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the officers charged, Mosby
said at a dramatic news conference in front of a city office building
across from Baltimore City Hall. In addition to murder and manslaughter,
charges include assault, misconduct and false imprisonment.
- - -

Wow. Fast.

Extremely.

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On 5/1/2015 12:40 PM, Keyser Söze wrote:
(Reuters) - Six Baltimore police officers will face criminal charges,
including second-degree murder and manslaughter, in the death of a black
man who was arrested and suffered a fatal neck injury while riding in a
moving police van, the city's chief prosecutor said on Friday.

Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby said Freddie Gray, who died a week after his
April 12 arrest, was in handcuffs but otherwise was not restrained
inside the van. The officers failed to provide medical attention to Gray
even though he asked for help on at least two occasions.

Gray's death has become the latest flashpoint in a national outcry over
the treatment of African-Americans and other minority groups by U.S. law
enforcement.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the officers charged, Mosby
said at a dramatic news conference in front of a city office building
across from Baltimore City Hall. In addition to murder and manslaughter,
charges include assault, misconduct and false imprisonment.
- - -

Wow. Fast.



It sounds like the cops threw Gray into the back of the police van and
took him for a wild ride without benefit of
a seat belt. During the ride Gray was bounced around and struck his
head on a bolt in the truck which may be the cause of his broken neck.
The preliminary autopsy report says his injuries are like those of being
in a car wreck.

Then, the cops stopped and checked on Gray finding him unconsciousness
and injured. Instead of calling for medical help right away, they
picked up another guy, put him in the van and drove normally, setting up
a possible alibi.

If the above is proven, indeed those responsible should be charged with
murder.

On 5/1/15 12:53 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 5/1/2015 12:40 PM, Keyser Söze wrote:
(Reuters) - Six Baltimore police officers will face criminal charges,
including second-degree murder and manslaughter, in the death of a black
man who was arrested and suffered a fatal neck injury while riding in a
moving police van, the city's chief prosecutor said on Friday.

Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby said Freddie Gray, who died a week after his
April 12 arrest, was in handcuffs but otherwise was not restrained
inside the van. The officers failed to provide medical attention to Gray
even though he asked for help on at least two occasions.

Gray's death has become the latest flashpoint in a national outcry over
the treatment of African-Americans and other minority groups by U.S. law
enforcement.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the officers charged, Mosby
said at a dramatic news conference in front of a city office building
across from Baltimore City Hall. In addition to murder and manslaughter,
charges include assault, misconduct and false imprisonment.
- - -

Wow. Fast.



It sounds like the cops threw Gray into the back of the police van and
took him for a wild ride without benefit of
a seat belt. During the ride Gray was bounced around and struck his
head on a bolt in the truck which may be the cause of his broken neck.
The preliminary autopsy report says his injuries are like those of being
in a car wreck.

Then, the cops stopped and checked on Gray finding him unconsciousness
and injured. Instead of calling for medical help right away, they
picked up another guy, put him in the van and drove normally, setting up
a possible alibi.

If the above is proven, indeed those responsible should be charged with
murder.




Here is a full list of charges, as released by the Office of the State's
Attorney for Baltimore City.

Officer Garrett E. Miller
1) Assault/second degree (10 yrs.)
2) Assault/second degree (10 yrs,)
3) Misconduct in office (8th Amendment*)
4) Misconduct in office (8th Amendment* )
5) False imprisonment (8th Amendment* )

Sgt. Alicia D. White
1) Manslaughter (involuntary) (10 yrs.)
2) Assault/second degree (10 yrs.)
3) Misconduct in office (8th Amendment*)

Officer Caesar R. Goodson Jr.
1) Second degree depraved heart murder (30 yrs.)
2) Manslaughter (involuntary) (10 yrs.)
3) Assault/second degree (10 yrs.)
4) Manslaughter by vehicle (gross negligence) (10 yrs.)
5) Manslaughter by vehicle (criminal negligence) (3 yrs.)
6) Misconduct in office (8th Amendment* )

Officer William G. Porter
1) Manslaughter (involuntary) (10 yrs.)
2) Assault/second degree (10 yrs.)
3) Misconduct in office (8th Amendment*)

Lt. Brian W. Rice
1) Manslaughter (involuntary) (10 yrs.)
2) Assault/second degree (10 yrs.)
3) Assault/second degree (10 yrs.)
4) Misconduct in office (8th Amendment*)
5) Misconduct in office (8th Amendment*)
6) False imprisonment (8th Amendment*)

Officer Edward M. Nero

1) Assault/second degree (10 yrs.)
2) Assault/second degree (10 yrs.)
3) Misconduct in office (8th Amendment*)
4) Misconduct in office (8th Amendment* )
5) False imprisonment (8th Amendment*)

*Any sentence that does not constitute cruel & unusual punishment

In article ,
says...


It sounds like the cops threw Gray into the back of the police van and
took him for a wild ride without benefit of
a seat belt. During the ride Gray was bounced around and struck his
head on a bolt in the truck which may be the cause of his broken neck.
The preliminary autopsy report says his injuries are like those of being
in a car wreck.


That "wild ride" stuff is just bull****. He was injured when he was
taken down.

Then, the cops stopped and checked on Gray finding him unconsciousness
and injured. Instead of calling for medical help right away, they
picked up another guy, put him in the van and drove normally, setting up
a possible alibi.

If the above is proven, indeed those responsible should be charged with
murder.

Those cops won't get convicted of anything beyond negligence, unless one
or more cop a plea, or the trial is held in Baltimore, which is
unlikely.

On 5/1/2015 1:42 PM, Boating All Out wrote:
In article ,
says...


It sounds like the cops threw Gray into the back of the police van and
took him for a wild ride without benefit of
a seat belt. During the ride Gray was bounced around and struck his
head on a bolt in the truck which may be the cause of his broken neck.
The preliminary autopsy report says his injuries are like those of being
in a car wreck.


That "wild ride" stuff is just bull****. He was injured when he was
taken down.



I thought so also initially based on the video that has been shown over
and over. However, if you watch closely at the end of it when he enters
the van, he appears to do so under his own power. He couldn't do that
with a broken neck.



Then, the cops stopped and checked on Gray finding him unconsciousness
and injured. Instead of calling for medical help right away, they
picked up another guy, put him in the van and drove normally, setting up
a possible alibi.

If the above is proven, indeed those responsible should be charged with
murder.

Those cops won't get convicted of anything beyond negligence, unless one
or more cop a plea, or the trial is held in Baltimore, which is
unlikely.


As usual, the media is jumping the gun and misrepresenting the process.
The six cops have only been charged so far. They have not been
indited. That will happen after
they are arraigned and after a grand jury reviews the evidence.

My guess is that the charges will stick and most, if not all, will spend
the next 10-30 years in prison.

On Fri, 01 May 2015 12:40:12 -0400, Keyser Söze wrote:

(Reuters) - Six Baltimore police officers will face criminal charges,
including second-degree murder and manslaughter, in the death of a black
man who was arrested and suffered a fatal neck injury while riding in a
moving police van, the city's chief prosecutor said on Friday.

Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby said Freddie Gray, who died a week after his
April 12 arrest, was in handcuffs but otherwise was not restrained
inside the van. The officers failed to provide medical attention to Gray
even though he asked for help on at least two occasions.

Gray's death has become the latest flashpoint in a national outcry over
the treatment of African-Americans and other minority groups by U.S. law
enforcement.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the officers charged, Mosby
said at a dramatic news conference in front of a city office building
across from Baltimore City Hall. In addition to murder and manslaughter,
charges include assault, misconduct and false imprisonment.
- - -

Wow. Fast.

One could get the idea, especially from her broadcast, that she's trying to make a
name for herself.

https://youtu.be/v7B7IVgZdAw

She pats herself on the back almost as much as someone I know.
--

Guns don't cause problems.
Gun owner behavior causes problems.

On 5/1/2015 1:11 PM, John H. wrote:
On Fri, 01 May 2015 12:40:12 -0400, Keyser Söze wrote:

(Reuters) - Six Baltimore police officers will face criminal charges,
including second-degree murder and manslaughter, in the death of a black
man who was arrested and suffered a fatal neck injury while riding in a
moving police van, the city's chief prosecutor said on Friday.

Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby said Freddie Gray, who died a week after his
April 12 arrest, was in handcuffs but otherwise was not restrained
inside the van. The officers failed to provide medical attention to Gray
even though he asked for help on at least two occasions.

Gray's death has become the latest flashpoint in a national outcry over
the treatment of African-Americans and other minority groups by U.S. law
enforcement.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the officers charged, Mosby
said at a dramatic news conference in front of a city office building
across from Baltimore City Hall. In addition to murder and manslaughter,
charges include assault, misconduct and false imprisonment.
- - -

Wow. Fast.

One could get the idea, especially from her broadcast, that she's trying to make a
name for herself.

https://youtu.be/v7B7IVgZdAw

She pats herself on the back almost as much as someone I know.



I hope she succeeds.

What "crime" did Gray commit?

On Fri, 01 May 2015 14:06:00 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/1/2015 1:11 PM, John H. wrote:
On Fri, 01 May 2015 12:40:12 -0400, Keyser Söze wrote:

(Reuters) - Six Baltimore police officers will face criminal charges,
including second-degree murder and manslaughter, in the death of a black
man who was arrested and suffered a fatal neck injury while riding in a
moving police van, the city's chief prosecutor said on Friday.

Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby said Freddie Gray, who died a week after his
April 12 arrest, was in handcuffs but otherwise was not restrained
inside the van. The officers failed to provide medical attention to Gray
even though he asked for help on at least two occasions.

Gray's death has become the latest flashpoint in a national outcry over
the treatment of African-Americans and other minority groups by U.S. law
enforcement.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the officers charged, Mosby
said at a dramatic news conference in front of a city office building
across from Baltimore City Hall. In addition to murder and manslaughter,
charges include assault, misconduct and false imprisonment.
- - -

Wow. Fast.

One could get the idea, especially from her broadcast, that she's trying to make a
name for herself.

https://youtu.be/v7B7IVgZdAw

She pats herself on the back almost as much as someone I know.



I hope she succeeds.

What "crime" did Gray commit?

None that I know of. And if the cops are guilty of all the charges, I hope they hang
(or close to it).
--

Guns don't cause problems.
Gun owner behavior causes problems.

On 5/1/15 2:29 PM, John H. wrote:
On Fri, 01 May 2015 14:06:00 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/1/2015 1:11 PM, John H. wrote:
On Fri, 01 May 2015 12:40:12 -0400, Keyser Söze wrote:

(Reuters) - Six Baltimore police officers will face criminal charges,
including second-degree murder and manslaughter, in the death of a black
man who was arrested and suffered a fatal neck injury while riding in a
moving police van, the city's chief prosecutor said on Friday.

Prosecutor Marilyn Mosby said Freddie Gray, who died a week after his
April 12 arrest, was in handcuffs but otherwise was not restrained
inside the van. The officers failed to provide medical attention to Gray
even though he asked for help on at least two occasions.

Gray's death has become the latest flashpoint in a national outcry over
the treatment of African-Americans and other minority groups by U.S. law
enforcement.

Warrants have been issued for the arrest of the officers charged, Mosby
said at a dramatic news conference in front of a city office building
across from Baltimore City Hall. In addition to murder and manslaughter,
charges include assault, misconduct and false imprisonment.
- - -

Wow. Fast.

One could get the idea, especially from her broadcast, that she's trying to make a
name for herself.

https://youtu.be/v7B7IVgZdAw

She pats herself on the back almost as much as someone I know.



I hope she succeeds.

What "crime" did Gray commit?

None that I know of. And if the cops are guilty of all the charges, I hope they hang
(or close to it).


If they are found guilty, I would hope they would receive the
appropriate sentences.