Posted on 04/26/2015 6:24:54 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
We still don’t know what happened to Freddie Gray in Baltimore earlier this month, aside from the general agreement that he died in police custody with a nearly severed spine. The city’s leaders have been out in front of this, delivering information to the public as it comes in and investigating every aspect of the incident. There is clearly the possibility that there was police misconduct – or at least negligence in prompt medical care and safety precautions – going on, but the facts are still being gathered. Following yet another press conference where the mayor and the police commissioner brought citizens and the local clergy up to date at the end of the week, protesters delivered their response. We’re going to shut this city down.
Protesters vowed to “shut down” the city by marching through the streets and snarling traffic. The president of a black lawyers’ group predicted thousands of people would turn out for the demonstration, when good weather is forecast and the Baltimore Orioles host the Boston Red Sox.
“Things will change on Saturday, and the struggle will be amplified,” said Malik Shabazz of Black Lawyers for Justice. “It cannot be business as usual with that man’s spine broken, with his back broken, with no justice on the scene.”
Shabazz has demanded the arrest of six officers involved in the arrest of Gray, who died Sunday a week after suffering a spinal injury while in police custody.
The officers are suspended with pay and under criminal investigation by their own department. The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing the case for any civil rights violations, and Gray’s family is conducting their own probe.
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Why can’t these ignorant, race-baiting people wait for more information on what happened to this man? And, will rioting bring him back, or prevent further incidences? I think not. I’t just a way for them to spew their hatred and get freebies.
I believe that “rough ride in the paddy wagon” story is an excuse the cops came up with. From the video I saw the guy couldn’t move his legs and he was being dragged to the paddy wagon.
I just believe anyone with any common sense would have called for a medical professional stat under those conditions. To me it’s the same as shooting a victim then handcuffing him then throwing him in the back of the patrol car and heading off to jail.
So, the big question is... what happened during the arrest. Was there a scuffle? I know that would be very unusual of course.
So that would make him a Republican Congressman.
While they’re at it...take out that cesspool 40 miles to the SW.
Agree with 100% of what u said.
Totally agree!
Well, I really try to be on the cops side upon 1st, second and even third read. But, not on this one. Apparently the guy went into the van relatively healthy. When me came out, he was still handcuffed, ankle cuffed, and mortally injured. That’s a no brainer!
Agree totally!
Agree.
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