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Category: Freddie Gray—Arrest-Death-Police Prosecution

Posted inArts & Culture, Baltimore News, Books, ENTERTAINMENT, Freddie Gray—Arrest-Death-Police Prosecution, LIFE & STYLE, Living, NEWS

AFRO’s Sean Yoes Pens New Book Chronicling Influential “Race and Politics” Column

by Special to the AFROJuly 7, 2018January 25, 2022

By Stephen Janis, Special to the AFRO In his “Race and Politics” column, Sean Yoes, has chronicled many of the difficult challenges and tragedies over the last three years in Baltimore […]

Posted inFreddie Gray—Arrest-Death-Police Prosecution, Senator Cardin's Announcements

Cardin Statement on the Acquittal in the Criminal Case against Baltimore Police Officer Nero

by Stephanie CornishMay 23, 2016January 25, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 23, 2016 CONTACTS: Sue Walitsky 202-224-4524/Tim Zink 410-962-4436  Cardin Statement on the Acquittal in the Criminal Case against Baltimore Police Officer Nero BALTIMORE – U.S. Senator Ben […]

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Baltimore Prosecutor Disputes Conflict of Interest Claims

by Stephanie CornishMay 19, 2015January 25, 2022

In this Feb. 3, 2015 photo Baltimore City State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, holds a press conference regarding the Phylicia Barnes case. (Algerina Perna/The Baltimore Sun via AP) BALTIMORE (AP) — […]

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Cop Group Supports Black Officer Charged in Freddie Gray Case

by Stephanie CornishMay 13, 2015January 25, 2022

Lisa Robinson, vice president, Vanguard Justice Society; Ken Butler, president, Vanguard Justice Society; Louis Hopson Jr., vice chair, Vanguard Justice Society; Barbara Jackson, community organizer; Ivan Bates, Tony Garcia, Bates […]

Posted inBaltimore News, Freddie Gray—Arrest-Death-Police Prosecution

Atty. General Loretta Lynch Announces “Wide Ranging” Investigation of Baltimore’s Police

by Stephanie CornishMay 8, 2015January 25, 2022

Attorney General Loretta Lynch announces a civil rights investigation of the Baltimore Police Department during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, Friday, May 8, 2015. Lynch announced […]

Posted inBaltimore News, Freddie Gray—Arrest-Death-Police Prosecution

Baltimore Mayor Seeks Help from Justice Department

by Stephanie CornishMay 7, 2015January 25, 2022

Attorney General Loretta Lynch accompanied by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake speaks during a work meeting at Baltimore City Hall, on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, in Baltimore. The new attorney general […]

Posted inBaltimore News, Freddie Gray—Arrest-Death-Police Prosecution

Thousands Expected in Baltimore Rallies, Now Celebratory

by Stephanie CornishMay 2, 2015January 25, 2022

Demonstrators walk down Mangum Street toward the Durham County Detention Center while protesting in solidarity with Baltimore demonstrators, Friday, May 1, 2015, in Durham, N.C. Hundreds took part in the […]

Posted inBaltimore News, Freddie Gray—Arrest-Death-Police Prosecution

Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore Prosecutor Charges 6 Baltimore Officers in Gray’s Death

by Stephanie CornishMay 1, 2015January 25, 2022

Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore state’s attorney, pauses while speaking during a media availability, Friday, May 1, 2015 in Baltimore. Mosby announced criminal charges against all six officers suspended after Freddie Gray […]

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Baltimore Police Hand Report on Gray Death to Prosecutor

by Stephanie CornishApril 30, 2015January 25, 2022

Baltimore Police Department Commissioner Anthony Batts announces that the department’s investigation into the death of Freddie Gray was turned over to the State’s Attorney’s office a day early at a […]

Posted inBaltimore News, Freddie Gray—Arrest-Death-Police Prosecution

Black Lives Matter, Social Justice Now!

by Stephanie CornishApril 29, 2015January 25, 2022

The Ujima Peoples Progress Party in collaboration with Coppin State University Urban Studies Program is hosting a statewide conference on May 2 to build Maryland’s first Black workers-led political party […]

Posted inBaltimore News, Freddie Gray—Arrest-Death-Police Prosecution

The Young Come Out in Droves for Gray

by Shernay WilliamsApril 29, 2015January 25, 2022

Tavon Cotton, a cousin of Freddie Gray, honors Freddie’s memory. (Photos by Shernay Williams) Young people peppered the mass of supporters who flooded New Shiloh Baptist Church April 27 to […]

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Pastors Insist Gray’s Death Must Lead to Reform

by Stephanie CornishApril 29, 2015January 25, 2022

The Rev. Jamal H. Bryant encouraged family and friends in his eulogy. (Photos by Roberto Alejandro) With the nation’s eyes on Baltimore, local and national pastors presiding over the funeral […]

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