Jurors In Baltimore Police Trial Say They’re Deadlocked

He says officers from out of town and tactical equipment will be used only “if absolutely necessary”. Gray died a week later from the injury.

Gray’s death sparked protest and rioting.

Baltimore Police officer William Porter approaches the court House in Baltimore on November 30.

The jurors will resume their dicussions [today].

The jury deliberated for three hours Monday before regrouping to continue Tuesday morning.

Dr. Carol Allan, the assistant state medical examiner, testified last week that Gray probably received his neck injury before the fourth stop, most likely at some point when the van stopped suddenly.

Baltimore City Councilman Brandon Scott took exception Tuesday to something Gov. Larry Hogan said about Baltimore in a visit to C4’s show Tuesday.

As the verdict looms in the most high-stakes and high-profile case in the city’s recent history, Baltimore officials are taking pre-emptive measures.

Police are are working to make sure protests stay peaceful and extra gear is available to keep the officers safe.

Smith said police established the centre at the mayor’s request. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office also is prepared to help.

The jury in the trial of Freddie Gray ended Tuesday without reaching a verdict and planned to return to deliberations on Wednesday. All will be tried separately. The police said Gray was in possession of an illegal knife when he was arrested.

The charges against the other officers range from second-degree murder to misconduct.

Williams quickly denied the motion, saying that he did not believe Thornton’s letter was “an appropriate reason” to grant any of the defense requests and that the jurors had already been thoroughly instructed to only consider what has been presented in court.

As for the definitions, the judge said he could not expand on his jury instructions. Porter said he helped Gray sit up on a van bench, with Gray “supporting his own head”.

Judge Barry Williams said the jury had asked for a transcript of witness testimony, but that it was unavailable because it’s not admitted into evidence.

Police canceled all leave in light of the imminent jury decision.

The jury in the trial of an officer charged in Freddie Gray’s death has started its deliberations and the judge has told them they can deliberate as long as they want. One signs states “justice for Freddie Gray – convict the killer cops and send them to jail!”