Freddie Gray Police Video: Grand Jury Indicts 6 Baltimore Police Officers Connected to Gray's Death
Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced on Thursday that a grand jury has decided to indict six city police officers in the death of Freddie Gray.
Gray, a 25-year-old black man, died of a severe and critical neck injury on April 19 exactly seven days after he was apprehended by Baltimore police. According to officials, Gray made eye contact with an officer and then fled the scene on the morning of Sunday, April 12. He was then chased by the officers, some of whom were patrolling the neighborhood on bike. Once they caught up to him, he was taken into custody for carrying a switchblade knife. However, an investigation determined that there are no laws barring the knife he was carrying.
Cellphone footage of Gray's arrest revealed that his legs appeared to be limp as he was being dragged into a police van. Witnessed at the scene also said that Gray was screaming in pain and his legs did not seem to be functioning properly.
Mosby said that the indictments came after prosecutors spent two weeks presenting evidence to a grand jury.
"This past week, my team has been presenting to a grand jury that just today returned indictments against all six officers," Mosby said, according to WBAL-TV.
As a result, the six officers are facing charges that could lead to decades in prison if they are convicted on their alleged actions. The charges include Illegal arrest, misconduct, assault and involuntary manslaughter.
"Charges can and should be revised based upon the evidence," Mosby added at the press conference.
She said that although some of the charges were dropped, like false imprisonment for the officers who arrested Gray, other charges have been added.
Mosby also said the grand jury has found probable cause to charge all six officers.
Following the indictment, the officers are scheduled to appear in court on July 2 to be arraigned, reports CNN.
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