Update: What is happening in the Freddie Gray trials?
- 8 years ago
Six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man who sustained a fatal spinal injury while in the custody of the Baltimore police, are having their case heard in court.
Last year, the prosecution opened with the trial of Officer Porter, and the others were to follow in quick succession.
But the jury deadlocked, causing Judge Barry G. Williams to declare a mistrial.
Prosecutors tried Officer Porter first because they wanted him to testify against other officers.
But after the mistrial, with a retrial coming, he wanted to refuse.
It is exceedingly rare for defendants to testify against co-defendants while awaiting their own trial, but Judge Williams granted the motion.
The remaining officers will have their days in court over the summer and fall.
Last year, the prosecution opened with the trial of Officer Porter, and the others were to follow in quick succession.
But the jury deadlocked, causing Judge Barry G. Williams to declare a mistrial.
Prosecutors tried Officer Porter first because they wanted him to testify against other officers.
But after the mistrial, with a retrial coming, he wanted to refuse.
It is exceedingly rare for defendants to testify against co-defendants while awaiting their own trial, but Judge Williams granted the motion.
The remaining officers will have their days in court over the summer and fall.