Six Baltimore Police Officers Indicted for Death of Freddie Gray
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced the indictments during a news conference Thursday afternoon.
“On May 1st our investigation revealed that we had enough probable cause to bring charges against the six officers,” she said.
When she announced those initial charges earlier in the month, all six police officers were arrested and released on bond. After the grand jury review process, reckless endangerment charges were added for all six officers, while false imprisonment charges were dropped.
“The grand jury, who also concluded there is sufficient evidence for probable cause, returned indictments on all counts presented to them.” Mosby said.
Officer Caesar Goodson Jr. was indicted on charges of second-degree depraved heart murder, involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault, gross negligence manslaughter by vehicle, criminal negligence manslaughter by vehicle, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment. Goodson faces the most serious punishment of 30 years in prison for the murder charge.
Officer William Porter and Sgt. Alicia White were each indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment.
Lt. Brian Rice was indicted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault, two counts of misconduct in office and reckless endangerment.
Officers Edward Nero and Garrett Miller were each indicted on charges of second-degree assault, two counts of misconduct in office and reckless endangerment.
Gray, 25, died April 19, one week after sustaining a spinal cord injury while in police custody. He was allegedly put inside a police van without a seatbelt and possibly sustained injury during the ride.
His death sparked weeks of protests in Baltimore, including one night that turned more violent with riots, looting and arson.
