These stops are confusing and the numbering system is never consistent, but they still matter. Here are some maps from WBAL: The summary from WBAL: Prosecutors contend Porter is criminally negligent for Gray’s death, because he didn’t call a medic when Gray requested one, and he didn’t buckle Gray into a seat belt at the police van’s fourth stop [labeled…
Ian Duncan of the Sun explores the issue: David Harris … said American criminal laws are usually of the “thou shalt not” variety, rather than “thou shalt.” “We’re pretty stingy in this country and this culture with obligating people to do stuff,” Harris said. … Legal experts also said it’s difficult to find criminal cases against police officers accused of…
“Mosby is getting her rear end kicked in court. Not by a brilliant defense strategy, but by the facts. Facts that she could have discovered had she conducted herself professionally and ethically.” So saysPage Croyder, who retired in 2008 after 21 years with the State’s Attorney’s Office. My last post highlighted her insightful blog. In police trials like this, people…
I don’t personally remember Timothy Longo, but I do remember his name. Was he in the E&T chain of command in 2000? Londo testified in Porter’s trial today. Longo said that the van driver, Goodson: was ultimately responsible for Gray’s care, and that Porter had notified a supervisor that Gray needed help. He said Goodson and the supervisor, Sgt. Alicia…
Great column by Tricia Bishop, if you still have free Sun articles in the bank (you could always subscribe).
The prosecution rested. Judgment of Acquittal did not happen, alas. Judge Williams did rule that prosecutors failed to disclose that Freddie Gray had allegedly told a police officer the month before he died that he suffered from back problems. From the Sun: Porter’s attorneys asked that Williams dismiss the charges against Porter, grant a mistrial, or strike the testimony of…
The Sun on that BPD seat belt policy: Chief Deputy State’s Attorney Michael Schatzow said Porter showed a “callous indifference for life” when he deviated from department policies. Defense attorneys have said other police officers routinely break such policies, but Schatzow said those officers should not be considered “reasonable.” What’s interesting is that the “new” policy, says the department, came…
@PeterMoskos wins the “Most Profanity in One Quote” Award. https://t.co/Rt22OJRYjy — Jeffrey Butts (@JeffreyButts) December 5, 2015 I’m humbled and honored to win the Golden Middle Finger award. I’d like to thank all the sailors and pirates who taught me everything I know, gosh darnit. In all seriousness, this Guardian piece by Baynard Woods might be the first fair thing…
On a slightly more positive note (than the last post), Mark Puente has a good story on Baltimore Commissioner Kevin Davis and the US DOJ report due in 2016. This articleis worth one of your monthly free Sun articles, assuming you don’t subscribe: In other cities, such investigations have exposed problems such as brutality and outdated training, leading to federal…
I saw a Tweet about something I already knew, and it still shocked me. This year 1 in every 2,000 Baltimoreans will be murdered. As of today, 1 in every 2000 residents of Baltimore has been murdered this year. Few, if any, have been killed with assault weapons. — Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) December 5, 2015 I know this number is…