Officer Caesar Goodson trial: Freddie Gray case live coverage
Officer Caesar Goodson, the Baltimore Police van driver accused of giving a "rough ride" that killed Freddie Gray, was acquitted of all charges by Circuit Judge Barry Williams. His acquittal, which comes after Williams considered the charges for three days, throws the rest of the cases into jeopardy.
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Federal judge: Md prosecutors hold a position "for which political affiliation [is] an appropriate requirement." baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Justin Fenton via twitter 6/6/2016 12:58:23 PM -
Judge Williams' acquittal of Nero does not mean a sure acquittal of Goodson. Alleged crimes, evidence, the officers' roles all different.by Kevin Rector via twitter 6/6/2016 3:26:55 PM -
5th pros witness: Ofc Dennis Smith, was Goodson's field training officer in 2000. Says he trained Goodson on using police vans, seat beltingby Kevin Rector via twitter 6/9/2016 8:02:03 PM
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Defense tried to get Allan to say she went out on a limb for her findings, but she largely held firm that she had a basis #GoodsonTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/10/2016 5:20:14 PM
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Closest they got was Allan saying there's no objective evidence from inside van, and "I have to offer possibilities" #GoodsonTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/10/2016 5:21:28 PM
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Def atty Askew said Gray couldn't be paralyzed if Donta Allen heard him bashing around, but Allan said it was possible for him to move headby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/10/2016 5:24:14 PM
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Follow-up: On re-direct, Bledsoe asks if exercise-induced asthma would be visible; Allan says noby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/10/2016 5:25:43 PM
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Brandon Ross, one of the friends who was w Gray, is on stand. Prosecution showing cell phone videos from arrest #GoodsonTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/10/2016 7:27:37 PM
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Ross points out Goodson standing at back of the van but not hands-on as Gray loaded in first time ...by Justin Fenton via twitter 6/10/2016 7:28:28 PM
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Goodson closed the van doors, however #GoodsonTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/10/2016 7:31:10 PM
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Fraling has Porter act out interaction with Gray. Porter says would've been impossible for him to have lifted Gray without Gray's assistanceby Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 6/13/2016 3:53:28 PM
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On convo w Goodson re taking Gray to hospital Porter says Gray had "said the magic words" w medic request, enough for Central Booking denialby Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 6/13/2016 3:53:30 PM
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Asking if Gray in same position at stops 5/6 state trying to establish already hurt at 5, no way got up, got hurt, got back in same positionby Kevin Rector via twitter 6/13/2016 3:55:08 PM
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Btw: no discussion this am of Judge Williams' weekend homework assignment for prosecution to look for material that hasn't been disclosedby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/13/2016 3:56:57 PM
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Asking if Gray in same position at stops 5/6 state trying to establish already hurt at 5, no way got up, got hurt, got back in same positionby Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 6/13/2016 3:58:35 PM
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Ofc Porter leaves court w attorney after ~2 hrs of compelled testimony in Ofc Goodson's trial in #FreddieGray case. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ck2A_UVXIAECnHz.jpg
by Kevin Rector via twitter 6/13/2016 4:21:14 PM -
What's expected to happen today:
The trial of Baltimore police Officer Caesar Goodson Jr. will continue Tuesday with testimony from Detective Michael Boyd, a member of the Baltimore Police Department's Force Investigation Team that investigated Gray's death.
What happened Monday?
» Baltimore police Officer William Porter testified. He said there was no indication that Freddie Gray required immediate medical attention while being transported in the back of an arrest van, but he acknowledged that officers could have safely secured the 25-year-old detainee with a seat belt.
» Neurosurgeon Dr. Morris Marc Soriano testified that Gray's injuries between the second and fourth stop, while catastrophic, could have allowed him to continue communicating with police officers at the later stops. At Porter's trial, Soriano said accessory muscles would allow Gray to keep breathing despite his rapidly deteriorating physical condition.
» Prosecutors also called Boyd, the state's 14th witness, who walked through a series of city surveillance videos from the day of Gray's arrest, identifying individuals and the path of the van as it traveled through the city. At one point, prosecutors played a video of Goodson stopping the van and walking to the rear before getting back in and driving off — a stop that lasted seconds.
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Will prosecutors begin weaving together "rough ride" theory today in Ofc Goodson trial in #FreddieGray case? Maybe: baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Kevin Rector via twitter 6/15/2016 12:56:04 PM
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.@justingeorge reported in his task force story that Taylor and Bledsoe had a rift: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ClALB3CWYAAhASQ.jpg
by Justin Fenton via twitter 6/15/2016 3:41:15 PM -
They shrugged, and she said she started treating him for a possible overdose. Said his neck "felt like a bag of rocks" #GoodsonTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/15/2016 3:46:19 PM
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Goodson didn't say much but assisted Herbert, the medic, getting Gray onto gurney and loaded into ambulance, she testifies #GoodsonTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/15/2016 3:47:05 PM
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This is their "rough ride" expert. Background: baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Kevin Rector via twitter 6/15/2016 4:12:54 PM
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We mentioned possibility of Franklin being called in yesterday's story too: baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Kevin Rector via twitter 6/15/2016 4:14:13 PM
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.@NeillFranklin has taken stand to testify as state expert on police training, procedures. Lunch break until 2 pm #GoodsonTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/15/2016 4:29:53 PM
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Judge accepts Franklin as expert in police training, policies, procedures, practices. Defense had questioned knowledge of wagon transports.by Kevin Rector via twitter 6/15/2016 4:33:08 PM
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We've now broken for lunch in Ofc Goodson's trial in #FreddieGray case until 2 p.m. Will return with Franklin on stand.by Kevin Rector via twitter 6/15/2016 4:34:14 PM
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Franklin testified hand cuffs, leg shackles can contribute to rough ride, making it harder for prisoner to brace himself.by Kevin Rector via twitter 6/15/2016 7:03:43 PM
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State expert Franklin on stand. Was asked generally about what rough rides are, how handcuffs and shackles would contribute #GoodsonTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/15/2016 7:03:43 PM
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Franklin was not asked by state if Gray actually got a rough ride, however #GoodsonTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/15/2016 7:04:19 PM
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He didn't say Gray got a rough ride. Wasn't shown video or asked about video of the van's trip.by Kevin Rector via twitter 6/15/2016 7:04:25 PM
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Franklin just suggested under def questions that Gray was hurt on street, which is not in evidence and not state contention #GoodsonTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/15/2016 7:05:13 PM
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Background for last tweet: Franklin was asked if Gray was being combative during initial arrest. He said no..by Justin Fenton via twitter 6/15/2016 7:06:01 PM
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UPDATED: Prosecutor alleges lead detective in #FreddieGray investigation tried to sabotage cases against officers: fw.to/qX5iqCUby Kevin Rector via twitter 6/16/2016 5:32:59 PM
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Now would be a good time to re-read this exclusive from @justingeorge : twitter.com/justingeorge/s…by Kevin Rector via twitter 6/16/2016 5:40:14 PM
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Rift: Baltimore police questioned prosecutors' investigation & objectivity; prosecutors saw police as leaks. Mix personalities???? #FreddieGray -
Exclusive: Inside #Baltimore police's investigation of the death of #FreddieGray . #LongReads data.baltimoresun.com/news/police-em… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CQ9yaRsVEAAUWdW.jpg
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Now would be a good time to re-read this exclusive from @justingeorge : twitter.com/justingeorge/s…by Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by justin_fenton 6/16/2016 5:46:15 PM
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Allen wouldn't answer any of defense questions, but perked up and answered prosecution cross..by Justin Fenton via twitter 6/16/2016 9:13:17 PM
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Allen crossed by prosecutor Bledsoe, whose partner is the TV reporter who did an interview where Allen recanted his police statementby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/16/2016 9:14:00 PM
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Allan says in court that he doesn't know if Gray was banging his head - couldn't see - but it was "loud enough" to hear #GoodsonTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/16/2016 9:15:11 PM
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"It wasn't very very loud, but it was loud enough." It sounded like it was coming from low on the partitionby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/16/2016 9:16:09 PM
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Allen says he never heard Gray speak or make a noiseby Justin Fenton via twitter 6/16/2016 9:16:37 PM
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Stakes high for prosecutor Marilyn Mosby in Officer Goodson case
Eyes from around the country will be on Officer Caesar Goodson Jr. Thursday as he awaits the outcome of charges he faces from the death of Freddie Gray.
But there's another person who will likely draw similar attention: Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby.
Political observers say the stakes are high for Mosby, who gained international attention last May when she announced charges against the officers on the steps of the War Memorial building in Baltimore, days after arson and looting rocked the city.
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Media presence today heavier than during proceedings. Also long public line.by Kevin Rector via twitter 6/23/2016 1:35:59 PM