A Baltimore judge said Thursday that the case against six police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray will remain in the city for the time being, according to reports on the ground.
Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams ruled the criminal trials of six Baltimore officers will stay in the city, despite attorneys’ objections that finding an objective jury would be impossible given the high profile nature of the case in the city.
Gray’s April 19 death of severe spinal injuries after he was transported in a police van sparked nationwide protests against police brutality.
Williams had already decided all six officers would be tried separately.
The decision comes two days after the city formally reached a $6.4 million wrongful death settlement with Gray’s family.
For now, at least. Wait until they come to attempt to select a jury of 12 plus 3-6 alternates, from Baltimore, to whom all this will come as a total surprise.