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Freddie Gray Case: Prosecutor Says Prisoner Got ‘Rough Side’

Freddie Gray Case: Prosecutor Says Prisoner Got ‘Rough Side’

Jun 10, 2016 | 9:00am
Baltimore (CNN)The driver of the transport van in which prosecutors say Freddie Gray suffered a fatal spinal injury took him on a “rough ride,” said the chief deputy state’s attorney. Officer Caesar Goodson, who faces the most serious charges in a controversial case that sparked days of unrest in Baltimore, ran a stop sign and […]
Could Outcome in Caesar Goodson Trial Spell End for Freddie Gray Case?

Could Outcome in Caesar Goodson Trial Spell End for Freddie Gray Case?

Jun 10, 2016 | 8:57am
The Baltimore prosecutor’s office on Thursday is beginning its highest profile and most pivotal case in the six Freddie Gray trials — the effort to convict Officer Caesar Goodson of “depraved-heart” murder. And in data exclusively obtained by NBC News, a conviction for Goodson would be the first of its kind in at least a […]
State Roundup, June 10, 2016

State Roundup, June 10, 2016

Jun 10, 2016 | 8:55am
HOGAN SEEKS CUT IN INMATE WAIT FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE: Gov. Larry Hogan (R) said Thursday that he plans to work “very closely” with the stateDepartment of Health and Mental Hygiene to reduce the state wait list for mentally ill inmates of local jails to receive treatment in the state’s psychiatric hospitals, reports Ovetta Wiggins […]
#GoodsonTrial: Judge Admonishes Prosecutor For Brady Violations But Allows Trial To Continue

#GoodsonTrial: Judge Admonishes Prosecutor For Brady Violations But Allows Trial To Continue

Jun 9, 2016 | 4:16pm
As a follow-up to last night’s developments and the motion to dismiss, Judge Barry Williams admonished the Baltimore prosecutors office for another blatant Brady Violation yet allows the trial of officer Caesar Goodson to continue.   It is beyond ridiculous that over a year after prosecutors filed charges against the officers, and into the third […]
Goodson Trial: Stunning Last Minute Motion To Dismiss Due to Mosby’s Violation

Goodson Trial: Stunning Last Minute Motion To Dismiss Due to Mosby’s Violation

Jun 9, 2016 | 8:37am
Baltimore Six Trial – Stunning Last Minute Motion To Dismiss Due to Severe Brady Violation… Posted on June 8, 2016 by sundance   Baltimore Police Officer Cesar Goodson (left) is scheduled to begin his bench trial today, Thursday, in the third prosecution revolving around the Freddie Gray case. However, a stunning last minute motion to […]
State Roundup, June 9, 2016

State Roundup, June 9, 2016

Jun 9, 2016 | 7:49am
HOSPITAL RATE HIKES OK’D: State health regulators approved a larger increase in hospital rates for the coming fiscal year than initially proposed but not quite as much as the hospitals wanted, Meredith Cohn and Sarah Gantz of the Sun report. The two-step increase approved Wednesday by the Health Services Cost Review Commission amounts to a […]
Hogan To Detail Plans To Improve State Govt. Service

Hogan To Detail Plans To Improve State Govt. Service

Jun 9, 2016 | 7:48am
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Gov. Larry Hogan will be outlining plans toimprove customer service in state government. Hogan has scheduled a news conference for Thursday afternoon to talk about the plans.   The announcement will include some state employees who have demonstrated outstanding service in their jobs to help state residents. After the news conference, […]
Another Baltimore Officer Accused in Freddie Gray Case Sues Marilyn Mosby

Another Baltimore Officer Accused in Freddie Gray Case Sues Marilyn Mosby

Jun 8, 2016 | 11:11am
Baltimore police officer charged in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray has filed a federal lawsuit against Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby, alleging false arrest, false imprisonment and defamation, among other counts, according to federal court documents. Lt. Brian Rice, one of six Baltimore officers charged in the Gray case, filed his lawsuit […]
Orioles Players, Buck Showalter React to Brawl Between Machado & Yordano Ventura

Orioles Players, Buck Showalter React to Brawl Between Machado & Yordano Ventura

Jun 8, 2016 | 8:56am
Orioles shortstop Manny Machado had no regrets about his decision to charge the mound Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals after right-hander Yordano Ventura hit him with a 99-mph fastball in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s 9-1 win at Camden Yards. His Orioles teammates, too, had nothing but praise for what he did. “I don’t […]