An independent investigation into Freddie Gray's death has found that the young man was indeed murdered by Baltimore police. Those responsible have been charged but will justice prevail? Only time will tell...
Chief prosecutor, Marilyn J. Mosby, filed charges against six police officers for their role in the homicide of Freddie Gray. The charges include involuntary manslaughter, assault in the second degree, misconduct in office and false imprisonment.
Mic.Com listed all of the charges, which we have copied for you below.
Officer Caesar R. Goodson Jr.
1. Second degree depraved heart murder (30 years)
2. Manslaughter (involuntary) (10 years)
3. Assault/second-degree murder (10 years)
4. Manslaughter by vehicle (gross negligence) (10 years)
5. Manslaughter by vehicle (criminal negligence) (3 years)
6. Misconduct in office (Eighth Amendment*)
Officer William G. Porter
1. Manslaughter (involuntary) (10 years)
2. Assault/second-degree murder (10 years)
3. Misconduct in office (Eighth Amendment*)
Lt. Brian W. Rice
1. Manslaughter (involuntary) (10 years)
2. Assault/second-degree murder (10 years)
3. Assault/second-degree murder (10 years)
4. Misconduct in office (Eighth Amendment*)
5. Misconduct in office (Eighth Amendment*)
6. False imprisonment (Eighth Amendment*)
Officer Edward M. Nero
1. Assault/second-degree murder (10 years)
2. Assault/second-degree murder (10 years)
3. Misconduct in office (Eighth Amendment*)
4. Misconduct in office (Eighth Amendment*)
5. False imprisonment (Eighth Amendment*)
Officer Garret E. Miller
1. Assault/second-degree murder (10 years)
2. Assault/second-degree murder (10 years)
3. Misconduct in office (Eighth Amendment*)
4. Misconduct in office (Eighth Amendment*)
5. False imprisonment (Eighth Amendment*)
Sgt. Alicia D. White
1. Manslaughter (involuntary) (10 years)
2. Assault/second-degree murder (10 years)
3. Misconduct in office (Eighth Amendment*)
*Any sentence that does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment.
We will see if justice is actually served because cops seem to always get away with "justifiable homicides," a term the Governor explains in the video below. Check it out and let us know if you think there will be justice for Freddie.
-By Brigida Santos, The Off the Grid Team
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