2065438+On May 3, 2005, foreign media reported that the Attorney General of Baltimore announced that he had filed criminal charges against six policemen who arrested Freddie Gray. She said the Maryland medical examiner had ruled that Gray's death in police custody was homicide.
Maryland prosecutor Marilyn mosby (month 1 day) said that Gray was fatally injured in the neck while being transported by a police car on April 12. She said that Gray should be wearing a seat belt, but the police didn't ask for or provide medical help, even if he did.
Mosby also called the arrest of Gray itself "illegal". She said that what was found on the 25-year-old black youth was not a switchblade, but a knife that he could legally carry.
The charges included second-degree murder, manslaughter, second-degree assault, dereliction of duty in office and illegal imprisonment of a police officer.
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rollins Black said she was "disgusted and saddened" by the allegations. She said that she had ordered the police chief to suspend all six people immediately.
Reuters, May 1 It is reported that Maryland prosecutor mosby quickly decided to accuse six policemen of causing Gray's death, which surprised many people.
A few hours after the forensic doctor determined that Gray's death was murder, that is, one day after the police submitted the internal inspection of Gray's arrest on April 12 to her office, mosby announced her decision.
Mosby took office in June, 5438+10, and her swift action was in sharp contrast to the cases in Ferguson and new york, Missouri last year. After several months of investigation, prosecutors in these two places said that it was not illegal for the police to kill unarmed blacks.
According to a report in Reuters in May 1, the Baltimore Attorney General 1 suddenly announced that she had accused six policemen of causing the death of a 25-year-old man. She may soon be asked to disclose some potential evidence she has collected.
A senior criminal lawyer in Maryland said that in Maryland, defendants accused of felony usually have the right to request a preliminary hearing, and prosecutors must provide sufficient materials to convince judges that they have sufficient reasons to prosecute.
According to Agence France-Presse reported in May 1 Sunday, US President Barack Obama said in May 1 Sunday that it was "very important" to find out the truth about Gray's death.
Obama made the remarks at the White House after six policemen were charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter.
Obama said: "Justice needs to be done and all evidence needs to be presented."
According to a report by DPA in May 1, the attorney of the Gray family said that he would not make a hasty decision on the case.
Lawyer William Murphy said that the six policemen involved in the case were accused of "bringing hope to Gray's family", which was "an important step for Gray's road to justice".
Murphy called for the establishment of "a brand-new law enforcement culture" in police stations across the United States. The first step is to let the police carry portable cameras. He also called for raising police recruitment standards and strengthening police training.
Murphy said: "We must seize this opportunity. The lasting changes we bring will be Gray's legacy. "
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