Reactions in Baltimore after the mistrial of Officer William Porter in connection the in-custody death of Freddie Gray.
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Justice for Freddie
Angered and hurt, hundreds of marchers gathered at the spot Freddie Gray was brutally arrested in West Baltimore on Tuesday to rally for justice. Friends, family, and supporters of Gray made their way to the Western District Police Station, chanting for the officers involved to be brought to justice. Six Baltimore police officers have been suspended with pay, but charges have not been filed. As the investigation continues, so will the community of Baltimore in it's fight against police brutality.
Baltimore Protest of Water Shut-offs
On Monday, a group of protestors representing the Baltimore People's Power Assembly, FIST Youth, and Southern Christian Leadership Conference - Greater Baltimore, gathered outside City Hall to air their discontent with the city's recent and controversial decision to shut off water to almost 25,000 residents due to unpaid bills.
Baltimore: Not a Moment, but a Movement
In solidarity with the National Day of Anger, people gathered in downtown Baltimore to continue their journey for change. As they reached MLK Boulevard, marchers faced countless police lines as BPD tried to prevent their movement to M&T Bank Stadium and the Horseshoe Casino. As the rally moved on, the police continued to box marchers in at Battle Monument Park and eventually on North Avenue. At North Avenue, dozens of police and state troopers blocked protesters from going North, South, East, or West, with a police helicopter hovering above, loudly stating "This is an illegal assembly! Disperse now or you will be arrested!". After 15 minutes of marchers asking police to let them leave, the line opened up and the rally continued a few more blocks north, where it ended with powerful words, unity, and hugs.
Read MoreBaltimore Stands with the Nation
Following a Ferguson, MO grand jury's decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the murder of Mike Brown, a New York City grand jury made the decision to not indict Officer Daniel Pantaleo in the chokehold murder of Eric Garner. Again, the people of Baltimore took to the streets to make sure their voices were heard.
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