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Baltimore Police Officers Won't Face Federal Charges Over Death Of Freddie Gray

A decision by the Justice Department means six officers won't face charges in the 2015 death of the 25-year-old man, which prompted days of unrest and rioting.
Salvador Hernandez

Trump's Attorney General Is Pulling Back On Obama-Era Police Oversight

Attorney General Jeff Sessions orders deputies to re-examine federal agreements with troubled local law enforcement agencies.
Brianna Sacks

Author Of Book Claiming Teens Built Drug Empire From Baltimore Riots Under Fire For Unverified Claims

Hundreds of news articles written by crime reporter Kevin Deutsch are under review after sources and claims in his book Pill City were unable to be verified.
Jarry Lee

A Year After The Photo That Changed Devin Allen's Life, He's Trying To Line Up His Next Shot

During a violent protest in Baltimore after Freddie Gray's death, Devin Allen took an instantly iconic photo that made him the poster child for how social media is changing photojournalism as a career and an art form. Over a year later, he’s still hopeful that photography can help heal his city’s wounds — and his own.
John Lingan

Filmmakers Call For DOJ Probe Into Harassment Of People Who Record Police During Killings

"We, the documentary community, call upon the Department of Justice to investigate a troubling pattern of abuse of power: the pervasive harassment of citizens who use cameras and social media to document and distribute footage of law enforcement."
Mike Hayes

Police Departments Will Soon Be Required To Report All "Arrest-Related Deaths"

The new Justice Department program will require law enforcement to submit reports that include figures and details about any deaths that occur during arrests.
Jim Dalrymple II

Here’s What FBI Spy Planes Saw In Baltimore Above The Freddie Gray Protests

Extended video footage provides an unprecedented window on the activities of the FBI’s surveillance aircraft — and raises concerns about the monitoring of protests protected by the First Amendment.
Peter Aldhous

Prosecutor Drops Charges Against Officers In Remaining Freddie Gray Cases

Three officers were scheduled to stand trial over the death of Baltimore man Freddie Gray.
Mike Hayes

A Fourth Baltimore Cop Has Been Cleared Over Freddie Gray's Death

Lt. Brian Rice was the highest ranking officer facing charges over Gray's death in police custody.
David Mack

Another Officer Charged In Freddie Gray's Death Chooses Trial By Judge

Baltimore Police Lt. Brian Rice will be the third consecutive police officer charged in Freddie Gray's death to have their case heard by a judge instead of a jury.
Mike Hayes

Baltimore Police Union Criticized For Tweets Celebrating Officer’s Acquittal

Days after a Baltimore cop was cleared in the death of Freddie Gray, the police union celebrated with a Leonardo DiCaprio meme toasting his lawyers.
Salvador Hernandez

Baltimore Officer Found Not Guilty Of Murder In Freddie Gray's Death

Officer Caesar Goodson was acquitted by a Baltimore Circuit Court on Thursday. He faced the most serious charges — second degree "depraved heart" murder — of the six officers charged in the case.
Mike Hayes

Baltimore Cop Facing Most Serious Charges In Freddie Gray Case Goes On Trial This Week

Officer Caesar Goodson is charged with second-degree murder and faces up to 30 years in prison for the death of Freddie Gray.
Mike Hayes

Baltimore Cop Found Not Guilty Of Charges From Freddie Gray Arrest

Officer Edward Nero has been cleared of assault, reckless endangerment, and official misconduct charges, a Baltimore Circuit Court ruled Monday
Mike Hayes

Baltimore Cop Argues It Wasn't His Job To Seat Belt Freddie Gray In A Police Van

Prosecutors argued that Off. Edward Nero had a duty to seat belt Freddie Gray in the back of the police van, while the defense argued that it was the van driver's responsibility. Gray died in police custody.
Mike Hayes

A 14-Year-Old With A Replica Gun Was Shot By Police In Baltimore

The boy, who is expected to survive, was identified by his mother as Dedric Colvin, an eighth grader. The shooting took place one year after unrest broke out after the funeral of Freddie Gray.
Claudia Koerner

Maryland High Court Rules Officer Must Testify In Freddie Gray Case

Officer William Porter will now be compelled to take the stand against five other Baltimore police officers.
Nicolás Medina Mora

Maryland Court Puts Five Trials In Freddie Gray Death On Hold

The trials of the Baltimore police officers connected to Freddie Gray's death will have to wait until the Court of Appeals decides whether one of the defendants can be compelled to testify against the others.
Nicolás Medina Mora

"I'd Have To Have Two Souls"

Baltimore has one of the most diverse police forces in the country. So why are community relations still so bad?
Joel Anderson

Second Freddie Gray Trial Delayed Indefinitely

Officer Caesar Goodson's trial cannot continue until the Maryland Court of Special Appeals rules on whether another officer — also charged in connection with Freddie Gray's death — can be compelled to testify against him.
Nicolás Medina Mora

Trial Against Baltimore Cop Accused Of Murdering Freddie Gray Set To Begin

Officer Caesar Goodson faces upwards of 30 years in prison for alleged his role in the death of an unarmed man last year.
Nicolás Medina Mora

Court Grants Stay To Cop Who Doesn't Want To Testify Against Colleague In Freddie Gray Case

The stay, however, is only temporary, and the court could eventually decide to force th officer to testify.
Nicolás Medina Mora

Black Lives Matter Protests Mistrial In Freddie Gray Case

"Every time an officer is not charged or convicted, it hurts us deeply as black people because it sends a message about the worth of our lives and our humanity."
Darren Sands

First Freddie Gray Case Ends In Mistrial

After three days of deliberations, the Baltimore jury was unable to reach a verdict in the first trial of a police officer associated with the death of Freddie Gray. U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings said he has been informed prosecutors will attempt a retrial.
Joel Anderson

Jury Deadlocked In Case Of Baltimore Officer Charged In Freddie Gray's Death

The judge sent the panel back to deliberate.
Joel Anderson

Jury Begins Deliberations Over Officer Charged In Freddie Gray’s Death

In closing arguments on Monday, prosecutors called Baltimore police Officer William Porter “callous” and “indifferent” to Gray’s suffering. Porter is the first of six officers charged in Gray's death.
Joel Anderson

Defense Rests In Baltimore Officer's Trial For Death Of Freddie Gray

One of the last witnesses was a Baltimore police captain who said the officer "went beyond what many officers would have done" when he checked on Gray.
Joel Anderson

Baltimore Police Officer Takes Stand In Freddie Gray Case

Taking the stand in his own defense, Officer William Porter testified that he sought to assist Gray but was uncertain that his injuries were real.
Joel Anderson

Prosecution Rests In Trial Of Cop Charged In Freddie Gray’s Death

Defense attorneys will take their turn Wednesday in the first of six trials for Baltimore police officers charged in death of 25-year-old black man.
Joel Anderson

On Trial, Baltimore Officer Says He Tried To Help Freddie Gray

Officer William Porter, the first of six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, a young black man in Baltimore who died in police custody, claims he sought help for Gray.
Joel Anderson

Freddie Gray Told Officer: "Help Me. Help Me Up."

One of six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray offered his version of events in a video interview shown in his trial Friday.
Joel Anderson

Baltimore Cop Charged In Freddie Gray Case: “Take The Video To Media”

The first of six trials for Baltimore police officers implicated in the death of Freddie Gray turns to a series of cell phone videos where Gray can be heard screaming.
Joel Anderson

Opening Arguments Begin In First Freddie Gray Trial

Opening arguments have begun in the trial of William Porter, one of six Baltimore police officers facing charges associated with the death of a young black man in police custody in April.
Joel Anderson

First Trial In Freddie Gray Death Begins

Officer William Porter goes on trial Monday on charges related to the death of Freddie Gray, a young black man who died while in police custody. The trial is the first of six associated with Gray's death.
Joel Anderson

Freddie Gray Asked For Help While In Police Van, Officer Says

An officer said Gray asked for help and indicated he needed medical attention during his arrest on April 12, The Baltimore Sun reported.
Jim Dalrymple II

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Will Not Seek Reelection

Her term saw the death of Freddie Gray in police custody and the subsequent riots.
Mary Ann Georgantopoulos

Freddie Gray Trials To Stay In Baltimore

Many in Baltimore worried that moving the trials could trigger unrest like the one seen in April.
Nicolás Medina Mora

Freddie Gray Lawyer Says $6.4 Million Settlement Was Intended To "Calm" Baltimore

The award was announced just two days before a criminal hearing that many fear could reignite unrest similar to what the city saw in April.
Nicolás Medina Mora

Baltimore Officials Approve $6.4 Million Settlement To Freddie Gray Family

City officials, overseeing spending, approved the settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Freddie Gray, who died of a spinal injury in police custody.
Tasneem Nashrulla

Six Officers Charged In Freddie Gray's Death Will Be Tried Individually

A Baltimore court also ruled State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby does not have to recuse herself from the case.
Nicolás Medina Mora

Baltimore Police Arrest Injured Protester Near Freddie Gray Court Hearing

Protesters gathered outside the Baltimore Circuit Court as the pretrial hearing for the six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray began Wednesday. BuzzFeed News reporter Darren Sands is in Baltimore.

Darren Sands

People In Baltimore Are Worried About More Riots As Freddie Gray Case Heads To Court

As a contentious hearing approaches, a tense city hopes for the best — and gets ready for the worst.
Nicolás Medina Mora

Baltimore Police Department Cancels Days Off During Court Hearings In Freddie Gray Murder Case

BPD leadership called for all hands on deck in case of unrest on the days the six officers charged for Freddie Gray's death will appear in court.
Albert Samaha

9 Feature Stories You Can't Miss This Week: Colbert, Catastrophe, And Cat Island

This week for BuzzFeed News, John Stanton and Joel Anderson visit the Gulf Coast ten years after Hurricane Katrina. Read those and these other great stories from BuzzFeed and around the web.
Anita Badejo

The Short, Hard Life Of Freddie Gray

Freddie Gray’s death while in police custody inspired riots in Baltimore because it was all too familiar to all too many people. His short life was punctuated by a series of difficult and confounding encounters with the criminal justice system that were even more common than his death.
Nicolás Medina Mora

Janelle Monáe Calls Out Police Brutality With New Song

"Hell You Talmbout" is a bop with a chilling message.
Kelcie Willis

Federal Agents Embed With Baltimore Police To Combat Spike In Homicides

Baltimore's Interim Police Commissioner Kevin Davis said adding federal agents was an unusual, but potentially effective, strategy in combating the city's rising homicide rate.
Adolfo Flores

Freddie Gray's Old Lawyer Is Now Prosecuting The Officers Charged With Killing Him

Jan Bledsoe is trying to convict the police officers accused of killing Freddie Gray. But she once defended Gray — and he was unsatisfied with her representation.
Nicolás Medina Mora

Many Baltimore Cops Relieved To See Commissioner Go

Anthony Batts had come into the embattled department as a “reform commissioner,” but many rank-and-file officers bristled at the changes he made.
Albert Samaha

A Former Baltimore Police Officer Exposed His Department's Corruption

"I used to go to other officer's posts, to black neighborhoods, just to make arrests so I could meet my stats," Michael Wood told BuzzFeed News.
Ema O'Connor
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