The Washington Post is reporting that Maryland State Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby has found probable cause to file homicide charges in the death of Freddie Gray.
Baltimore prosecutor: Probable cause to file criminal charges in Gray’s death
BALTIMORE —State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby said Friday she has probable cause to file criminal charges in the much publicized death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray who died while in police custody. Six officers, including a lieutenant and a sergeant, have been suspended after the incident. Gray suffered a spinal injury and died after riding in a police transport van that made several stops. On Thursday, Baltimore’s police officials said they turned over their initial report to prosecutors — a day earlier than expected. At a morning news conference, Mosby said the medical examiner had ruled Gray’s death a homicide. - snip - Mosby said Gray requested an inhaler during the van ride and that he began to flail and was held “against his will.” She said officers failed to establish probable cause for his arrest in the first place. Officers “illegally arrested Mr. Gray,” she said. She also expressed her sympathies to the Gray family and said she had meet with them, assuring them would seek justice in the case.
I just wanted to get this important news out and leave discussion to the comments. UPDATE There is a Front Page diary by Barbara Morrill ...... Baltimore State's Attorney: Freddie Gray's death was a homicide and criminal charges will be pursued Suggest to take the comments there. Thanks for reading.