Category Archives: Baltimore

Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Caesar Goodson | Day 4

Posted on June 14, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The trial of Officer Caesar Goodson Jr., the van driver accused of second-degree murder in the death of Freddie Gray, was expected to resume Tuesday morning with continued testimony from a member of the police department’s Force Investigation Team that … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Caesar Goodson | Day 3

Posted on June 13, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The third day of testimony in the murder trial of Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson Jr. on Monday is expected to feature testimony of fellow officer William Porter. Porter could be seen waiting in the courthouse hallway ahead of Monday’s … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Caesar Goodson |Day 2

Posted on June 10, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The second day of Officer Caesar Goodson Jr.’s trial in the death of Freddie Gray began Friday with the prosecution calling assistant medical examiner Dr. Carol Allan, who performed Gray’s autopsy. Allan testified that she stood by her determination that … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Caesar Goodson

Posted on June 6, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

The Baltimore police officer who faces the most serious charges in the death of Freddie Gray is headed to trial this week. Officer Caesar R. Goodson Jr. drove the van in which the medical examiner ruled that the 25-year-old West … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero | Day 4

Posted on May 17, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Prosecution rests in Officer Edward Nero trial Nero is the second of six officers to go on trial in the Freddie Gray case. Officer William Porter went on trial late last year. Nero requested a bench trial instead of a … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero |Day 3

Posted on May 16, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Prosecutors will continue to argue their case against Officer Edward Nero, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in the arrest of Freddie Gray, as Nero’s trial resumes in a downtown courtroom about 9:30 a.m. Monday. Prosecutors have called 11 … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gray case | State vs Officer Edward Nero

Posted on May 12, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

Baltimore Police Officer Edward M. Nero will stand trial before a judge rather than a jury on charges stemming from the arrest of Freddie Gray, clearing the way for the first verdict in the closely watched case as early as … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks at the Islamic Society of Baltimore

Posted on February 3, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

President Obama makes his first visit to a mosque in America. Updated with full video!

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#FreddieGray Case | Officer Caesar R Goodson Hearing

Posted on January 6, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

BALTIMORE (AP/WJZ) — A Baltimore judge will likely decide whether an officer charged in Freddie Gray’s death can be forced to testify at another officer’s trial. The judge is holding a motions hearing Wednesday ahead of the trial for Caesar … Continue reading →

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William Porter to be Re-tried in June for death of Freddie Gray

Posted on December 22, 2015 by rikyrah

From HuffPo: Retrial Set For Baltimore Cop Charged In Freddie Gray’s Death After a mistrial, Baltimore Police officer William Porter will be re-tried in June. 12/21/2015 02:32 pm ET Associated Press Juliet Linderman A Baltimore judge has scheduled a new … Continue reading →

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