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Baltimore Protests Among Facebook’s Most Talked-About Topics of 2015
If it seemed as though everyone online was talking about Baltimore this year, that’s probably because… everyone online was talking about Baltimore this year.
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Lawyers Meet, But No Decision on Future of Officer Porter’s Case
According to the AP, prosecutors and defense attorneys for Officer William Porter met privately in Judge Barry Williams’ chambers on Thursday morning following Wednesday’s declaration of a mistrial in the case. However, there was no immediate sign about how the case would move forward.
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Mistrial Declared in Officer William Porter Trial (Updated)
After three days of deliberations, a hung jury resulted in a mistrial in Officer William Porter’s case. The jury was deadlocked on all four charges Porter faced in connection with the death of Freddie Gray.
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Prosecution Rests Case in Trial of Officer William Porter
According to WBAL, prosecutors from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s office rested their case against Baltimore police officer William Porter. Over the last several days, the prosecution argued that Porter failed to call for medical attention for Freddie Gray, and didn’t seat belt the 25-year-old following his arrest in West Baltimore in April.
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13-Year-Old Boy With Replica Gun Shot by Baltimore Police
A teen was shot by a police officer in Southeast Baltimore on the one-year anniversary of Freddie Gray’s funeral. Police commissioner Kevin Davis said the 13-year-old boy was holding a replica gun. His injuries are non-life-threatening.
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New Trial Slated for Officer William Porter
Officer William Porter will face trial again next year in connection with Freddie Gray’s death.
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Junior Achievement Eyes Camden Station; ‘It’s a Child Not a Chai,’ Say Rodgers Forge Protesters; Who Will Replace Graziano?
More than a year after the Sports Legends Museum closed its doors, a possible new tenant has emerged for historic Camden Station in downtown Baltimore.
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A Courtroom Sketch Artist is Posting Scenes From the Porter Trial on Twitter
WBAL reports a jury of eight women and four men was seated on Wednesday in the trial of Officer William Porter, who is one of the six police accused in Freddie Gray’s death. There were no cameras in the courtroom, but Arthur Lien was there providing visuals.
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Officers’ Statements Ruled Admissible in Freddie Gray Case
National media once again descended on Baltimore on Tuesday for a hearing leading up to the trial of the officers accused in the death of Freddie Gray. The officers’ attorneys filed motions arguing that statements made by five of the police were not admissible in court. But at the end of the day, no changes […]
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Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Water, Sewer Rate Hikes in Baltimore County; General Assembly’s Plans to Help Baltimore; and More
Prosecution dissatisfied with new schedule for Freddie Gray cases — Baltimore Sun Maryland House Speaker outlines plans to help Baltimore — CBS Baltimore Loaded gun found at Baltimore City school — WBAL-TV Baltimore County announces water, sewer rate hikes — WBAL-TV Baltimore Ravens part ways with Will Hill — NFL.com Baltimore ranks last in Maryland […]
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A Year After Burning, East Baltimore Senior Center Opens
The big fire at the under-construction Mary Harvin Senior Center in East Baltimore became one of the go-to images for TV networks during the rioting that followed Freddie Gray’s funeral. On the one-year anniversary of the fire, the building is officially open.
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Tuesday Morning Headlines: Marylanders Can Get Naloxone Without a Prescription; Freddie Gray Protester May Face Tougher Sentence Than Officer on Trial; and More
Maryland pharmacists can sell naloxone without a prescription – Washington Post Baltimore schools warn violence won’t be tolerated after Porter verdict – Baltimore Sun Schools in Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Harford counties earn state Blue Ribbon – Baltimore Sun Franchot steamed as legislature’s representatives defer school air conditioning plan – Maryland Reporter Record number of […]
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: Porter Didn’t Know Why Freddie Gray Needed a Medic; Chipotle E.Coli Case Reported in Maryland; and More
Officer told detectives he didn’t know why Freddie Gray needed a medic — New York Times Suspect in Aberdeen police officer shooting captured, officer expected to survive — Baltimore Sun City public housing residents frustrated with lack of progress — CBS Baltimore Chipotle E. Coli outbreak expands to Maryland, CDC officials say — WBAL Maryland […]
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Wednesday Morning Headlines: Hogan Polls Marylanders on Hair vs. Bald Look; O’Malley Says He Improved Police, Community Relations; Dru Hill Releases Freddie Gray-Inspired Song; and More
Former Md. attorney general Doug Gansler to lead Pennsylvania’s ‘porngate’ investigation – Washington Post Mark Trumbo isn’t Chris Davis, but similarities make him look like replacement for Orioles – Baltimore Sun Dru Hill releases Freddie Gray-inspired song, ‘Change’ – Baltimore Sun Martin O’Malley says he improved relations between police, community – Baltimore Sun Hogan asks […]
