Baltimore: Freddie Gray

A mistrial was announced in the trial of Baltimore officers who are linked to the death of Freddie Gray, because of an undecided decision of the jury. Freddie Gray, 25 -year-old African American, was arrested on April 12, 2015 by Baltimore Police officers for possessing what the police called and illegal switchblade. While Gray was being transported by police officers in a van he fell into a coma and was taken to a trauma center. It's unclear whether or not the state will pursue a retrial of the cop, William Porter. Porter faced charges, such as second-degree assault, involuntary manslaughter, misconduct in office charges and reckless endangerment, and so has the other five officers connected to Gray's death.

Gray died from a severe spinal injury while in custody after being arrested by police. Officer Porter failed to get medical help for Gray as a transportation vehicle carrying Gray made several stops in Baltimore after picking him up on the way to the station. The city of Baltimore is on edge as Gray's death prompted protests and riots across the city and a temporary state of emergency was put into effect. 

"I know that many of my neighbors have been following this trial closely, and many may be disappointed by today's outcome. Each of us will continue to struggle with the very raw, very real emotions the death of Mr.Freddie Gray invokes," Congressman Elijah Cummings said. 

         Protestors for Freddie Gray's 

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