Freddie Gray

A spray painted mural on a brick wall depicts Freddie Gray
Bakari Kitwana  Aug 30, 2018 1:06PM EDT

Baltimore Funding Model Challenges 'Nonprofit Industrial Complex' Practices

With the Freddie Gray uprising as a catalyst, Baltimore residents voted in the $12 million Children & Youth Fund. Here’s how local activists in this majority Black city ensured that young, people-of-color-led, grassroots groups had a seat at the table. 
Black man holding child in pink coat walk by dark blue Baltimore Police Department cruiser with white and yellow lettering
Kenrya Rankin  Jun 4, 2018 9:33AM EDT

Podcast Series Details Life and Death of Black Teen Killed by Baltimore Police

“The Daily” tells the story of Lavar “Nook” Montray Douglas—and the family that mourns him—in five-parts.
Caesar Goodson Jr. in navy trenchcoat, walking to courthouse.
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 8, 2017 1:36PM EST

Cop Who Drove Van in Freddie Gray's Fatal Injury Found Not Guilty on Administrative Charges

Caesar Goodson Jr. can keep his job with the Baltimore Police Department.
Mural features Freddie Gray's face
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 14, 2017 10:16AM EDT

Freddie Gray's Family Responds to DOJ's Decision Not to Prosecute Baltimore Officers

“This is a bitter pill for all of us to swallow.”
Black child holds black sign with white text reading "#ILoveBaltimore" while sitting on shoulders next to Black adults holding black signs with white text reading "#BlackLivesMatter" and "Justice for Freddie Gray" amidst yellow sun glare
Sameer Rao  Jan 12, 2017 12:15PM EST

Department of Justice, Baltimore Officials Reach Deal on Proposed Police Reforms

The city’s public spending board approved the consent decree, which now requires a U.S. District Court judge’s confirmation.
Marilyn Mosby in grey pinstriped suit with white shirt underneath against multi-colored mural of Freddie Gray and grey street
Sameer Rao  Sep 28, 2016 4:25PM EDT

READ: Marilyn Mosby Discusses Freddie Gray Trial, Black Lives Matter in New Interview

A new article from The New York Times Magazine investigates the forces that Mosby says stopped her from successfully prosecuting the officers implicated in Freddie Gray’s death.
A little Black girl in a striped hoodie holds up a sign during a protest
Bakari Kitwana  Aug 2, 2016 3:52PM EDT

Arresting Development

How law enforcement uses mass arrests, high bail, conditional plea deals and serious felony charges to suppress local organizing.
Garrett Miller, William Porter and Alicia White in mugshots with brown background
Sameer Rao  Jul 27, 2016 12:23PM EDT

Charges Dropped Against 3 Remaining Officers Involved in Freddie Gray's Death

It looks like no Baltimore officers will be held accountable for Gray’s death following his time in police custody.
White man in blue shirt looks directly at the camera
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 18, 2016 3:23PM EDT

Third Officer Acquitted in Death of Freddie Gray

Lt. Brian Rice was cleared of all charges.
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Sameer Rao  Jul 7, 2016 12:33PM EDT

These '23 Everyday Actions' Have Compelled Police, White Supremacists and Vigilantes to Kill Black People

Mic’s new video breaks down the benign moves that, when committed by African Americans, provoke the wrath of structural racism.
White man in blue shirt looks directly at the camera
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 5, 2016 10:29AM EDT

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Remaining Freddie Gray Charges

Lt. Brian Rice’s trial is set to begin on June 7.
Police officers stand in front of a crowd of protestors holdling signs
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 1, 2016 12:31PM EDT

Baltimore's New Police Use of Force Policy Goes Into Effect Today

ACLU of Maryland attorney David Rocah says it still has “significant problems.”
A blue, black, white, red and yellow mural is painted on a brick wall; it features Freddie Gray's name, date of birth and date of death
Kenrya Rankin  Jun 30, 2016 2:49PM EDT

Remaining Freddie Gray Cops File Motions to Dismiss Their Cases

The officers allege that the prosecution encouraged false testimony and violated their right to due process.
Caesar Goodson Jr. in navy trenchcoat, walking to courthouse.
Sameer Rao  Jun 23, 2016 12:09PM EDT

Baltimore Cop Who Drove Freddie Gray's Transport Van Acquitted of All Charges

Caesar Goodson Jr. faced the most severe charges—including murder—of all the officers indicted for Freddie Gray’s death.
Hasan Minhaj with black suit and white shirt, rainbow flag pin, red background
Sameer Rao  Jun 17, 2016 12:15PM EDT

WATCH: Hasan Minhaj Passionately Denounces Congressional Inaction on Gun Laws

“You get paid almost $200,000 a year to write rules, to make our society better. Not tweet, not tell us about your ‘thoughts and prayers.’ To write rules to make our society better.”
Black man in glasses and a long drak-gray wool coat walks up a set stairs, outdoors
Kenrya Rankin  Jun 9, 2016 12:42PM EDT

Freddie Gray Murder Trial Begins for Officer Caesar Goodson

He is the only officer charged with murder for Gray’s death.
Kenrya Rankin  May 26, 2016 3:41PM EDT

Two Officers Charged in Freddie Gray's Death Sue for Defamation

Sgt. Alicia White and Officer William Porter are going after Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby.
Kenrya Rankin  May 23, 2016 12:35PM EDT

Judge Finds Officer Edward Nero Not Guilty in Second Freddie Gray Trial

He was acquitted on charges on reckless endangerment, second-degree assault and misconduct in office.
Kenrya Rankin  Apr 19, 2016 3:37PM EDT

A Year After Freddie Gray's Death, A Look at Media's Coverage of the Baltimore Uprising

Baltimore activist Lawrence Grandpre: “We have this really threat-based framework for interpreting things like the Baltimore uprising. When you see Black folks as an irrational threat, all you need to do to assuage your fear is put them down.”
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 29, 2016 11:56AM EDT

Watch This Group Update Hollywood Walk of Fame With Names of People Killed by Police

Indecline gives Tamir Rice, Aiyana Stanley-Jones and more the star treatment and declares that #BlackLivesMatter.