Health Jun 21 New study gives broader look into how police killings affect black Americans’ mental health By Joshua Barajas
Nation Feb 12 2 Baltimore police officers found guilty in federal corruption case Detectives Daniel Hersl and Marcus Taylor, formerly of the city's Gun Trace Task Force, were found guilty of racketeering charges, after weeks of testimony that detailed how the officers used force to extort people for cash and drugs, among other… By Joshua Barajas
Nation Nov 07 Baltimore officer who transported Freddie Gray will keep job, after police panel finds him not guilty A police trial board in Baltimore found police officer Caesar Goodson Jr. not guilty of all 21 administrative charges in the death of Freddie Gray, who died while in police custody more than two years ago. By Joshua Barajas
Sep 12 DOJ won’t bring federal charges against officers in Freddie Gray case Five of the officers will still face disciplinary trials within the police department, the Associated Press said. They begin Oct. 30. By Erica R. Hendry
Nation Apr 07 In blow to DOJ, federal judge approves Baltimore police reform agreement A federal judge approved an agreement Friday to make changes to the Baltimore Police Department, aimed at cracking down on the use of excessive force and racial profiling. By Synclaire Cruel
Apr 04 Justice Department requests delay on reform agreement with Baltimore police By Sadie Gurman and Eric Tucker, Associated Press The Justice Department asked a federal judge for more time to "review and assess" a proposed agreement to overhaul the Baltimore police department, saying it needed to determine how it might conflict with the agenda of new Attorney General Jeff… Continue reading
Aug 31 Baltimore unveils its plan to cut health disparities by 50 percent in a decade By Jay Hancock, Kaiser Health News Violence last year following the death of Freddie Gray, a black man who died after being injured in police custody, exposed Baltimore’s health divide as well as its criminal justice differences, officials said. Gray’s family had won a settlement for… Continue reading
Aug 10 Read the full DOJ report detailing bias in Baltimore police force By Larisa Epatko A Justice Department report released Wednesday found “longstanding, systemic” deficiencies in the Baltimore Police Department that failed to provide officers with resources to collect information and do their jobs. Read the full report. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 6:33 Why prosecutors dropped charges against Freddie Gray cops By PBS NewsHour 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