Posted on 06/24/2015 1:29:16 PM PDT by Zakeet
The autopsy conducted on Freddie Gray helps the case of the six Baltimore police officers charged in the 25-year-old’s death, a law professor tells The Daily Caller.
John Banzhaf, a law professor at George Washington University, also says that the autopsy, a review of which was published Tuesday by The Baltimore Sun, indicates that Baltimore city state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby “downplayed” the medical examiner’s findings when she publicly announced charges against the officers on May 1.
“I think this autopsy report is very, very helpful to the defense in many ways,” Banzhaf told The Daily Caller in a phone interview.
“The report suggests that Gray may have contributed to his own death.”
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According to Banzhaf, the possibility that Gray stood up on his own before the injury presented “a new and unexpected danger” for police — one that they “could not have reasonably anticipated.”
“This finding that Gray probably caused harm to himself by standing up … weakens the argument that any cop’s conduct was reckless or grossly negligent. This is not something that somebody could reasonably foresee.”
Banzhaf ... also said that the autopsy indicates that it will be “very, very hard” for prosecutors to prove that the officers had the state of mind required to match the charges.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailycaller.com ...
Early on it was reported that Gray had 2 lawsuits going on, one for the car accident that did serious harm to his spine and a joint lawsuit with his mother for lead paint as a child. I think he was trying to self injure himself to make a 3rd lawsuit and screwed up and seriously injured himself — killing himself by screwing it up.
I agree with you. I think he wanted to take advantage of the current anti-cop sentiment, injure himself, blame the cops, and get off on the arrest charges plus getting a cash settlement in exchange for going away.
Then he slightly misjudged what the result of flinging himself against the wall of the van would be.
“The biggest problem is that Goodson is black, which totally destroys the narrative. “
So this is just another example of Black on Black Crime? Actually, I agree with your assessment. Whomever had responsibility for Gray’s “safe transportation” is guilty of not providing same, but it wasn’t murder!
“If he didn't sit, you must acquit.”
disbar her ala nifong. how many merchants can sue her now? Baltimore is finished
Another Obamamerican success story.
So put down that cigarette, stop eating those trans-fats, and listen to Nanny Professor Banzhaf on this one!
Maryland “Freak State” PING!
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