Indictment in Baltimore

All six officers involved in the April death of Freddie Gray were indicted by a grand jury last Thursday. According to Baltimore State's Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, the officers who are currently free on bail, will face arraignment on July 2.

The Back Story-Freddie Gray was a 25-year-old African American man who died in the hospital after sustaining spinal cord injuries during an arrest in Baltimore on April 12. Gray was handcuffed face down and was not secured in the police wagon that transported him to jail. According to Mosby, it is currently unclear if Gray sustained his fatal injuries enroute or at the holding cell.  What is clear is that the officers in question are left to answer all the questions surrounding this case that has gained national attention, both negative and positive. 

Gray's death sparked a string of angry and violent protests, prompting a city-wide state of emergency and curfew in Baltimore. The protests were the work of people tired of the recent surge of blatant police brutality and violence in African American communities across the country.

A breakdown of the specific charges can be seen below:

• Goodson — In addition to murder, he was charged with manslaughter, second-degree assault, gross negligence vehicular manslaughter, criminal negligence and misconduct in office. One count of reckless endangerment was added.

• Lt. Brian W. Rice, the bike patrol officer who first chased Gray — Manslaughter, second-degree assault, two counts of misconduct in office and reckless endangerment. Second-degree assault and false imprisonment charges were dropped.

• Officer William Porter, — Manslaughter, second-degree assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment, a new charge.

• Sgt. Alicia D. White, one of three officers who found Gray unresponsive on the floor of the police wagon — Manslaughter, second-degree assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment, a new charge.

• Officer Garrett E. Miller, who chased Gray — Second-degree assault, two counts of misconduct in office and reckless endangerment. Charges of second-degree assault and false imprisonment were dropped.

• Officer Edward M. Nero was charged with second-degree assault, two counts of misconduct in office and reckless endangerment. Second-degree assault and false imprisonment charges were dropped.