Jul 27 Watch 6:33 Why prosecutors dropped charges against Freddie Gray cops By PBS News Hour Prosecutors dropped the charges against the three remaining officers awaiting trial in the death of Freddie Gray and former Baltimore prosecutor Debbie Hines says that, with three others already acquitted, Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby likely expected the same result. Continue watching
Jul 27 All charges dropped against police awaiting trial in Freddie Gray case By News Desk Prosecutors on Wednesday dropped all remaining charges against the three Baltimore police officers still awaiting trial in the death of Freddie Gray, whose neck was broken as he was transported unrestrained in the back of a police van in April… Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 4:18 News Wrap: House GOP put off gun control legislation indefinitely By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, House Republicans put off any vote on their gun and anti-terrorism bill. Democrats spoke one-by-one on the floor and demanded a vote on tightening background checks. Also, the fourth trial of a police officer connected… Continue watching
Jul 05 Watch 7:16 Despite public anger over Freddie Gray death, police convictions elude prosecutors By PBS News Hour After Freddie Gray broke his neck and died in a police van in 2015, six Baltimore police officers were charged. His death prompted dramatic unrest in his home city, but prosecutors have not secured convictions in three trials so far. Continue watching
Jun 30 Adnan Syed of ‘Serial’ will receive a new trial By Corinne Segal Adnan Syed, who was found guilty of murdering his high school girlfriend Hae Min Lee in 1999, will receive a new trial, his legal team announced on Thursday. Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 6:36 News Wrap: Acquittal in Freddie Gray case stirs outrage; deadly tornado in China By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson -- who drove the van in which Freddie Gray suffered a broken neck in 2015 -- was found not guilty for his role in Gray’s death, prompting dozens of protesters… Continue watching
Jun 23 Court rules Baltimore officer is not guilty in Freddie Gray murder case By News Desk Baltimore officer Caesar Goodson, 46, was acquitted Thursday of second-degree murder and all other charges related to the death of Freddie Gray. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 5:03 The implications of Baltimore police officer’s acquittal in Freddie Gray case By PBS News Hour A Baltimore Circuit judge on Monday found police officer Edward Nero not guilty on all counts for his role in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old African-American whose alleged mistreatment in police custody prompted violent citywide protests… Continue watching
May 23 Baltimore officer acquitted of all charges in second Freddie Gray death trial By Joshua Barajas Baltimore Police officer Edward Nero was acquitted of all charges Monday for his involvement in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man who died while in custody last year. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch 6:27 Tight Maryland Senate race echoes dynamics of Democratic presidential fight By John Yang, Rachel Wellford Voters will go to the polls in five East Coast state primaries on Tuesday. But in Maryland, it’s the Democratic primary race between Rep. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Donna Edwards to replace longtime Sen. Barbara Mikulski that’s dominating the… Continue watching