Officer William Porter trial: Freddie Gray case live coverage
Thanks for following our coverage of the trial of William Porter. We'll resume coverage on this live blog when new developments in the case occur.
A mistrial was declared Wednesday in the trial of Baltimore Police Officer William G. Porter, after jurors told Judge Barry G. Williams they could not reach a verdict on any of the four charges. Officer Porter is one of six Baltimore Police officers charged in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray. Updates from the courthouse are from Kevin Rector, Ian Duncan and Justin Fenton, unless otherwise noted.
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Porter is also black @kwamerose says through bull horn: "if it wasn't for that badge he could have been Freddie Gray."by Ian Duncan via twitter 12/16/2015 8:37:58 PM -
All quiet Penn North and Gilmor homes where #FreddieGray was taken into custody - official mistrial #PorterTrial http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWX9A4sUYAEgRg3.jpg
by Karl Ferron via twitter 12/16/2015 8:37:39 PM -
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What happens next for Porter? Experts have said likely another trial, but unclear when. twitter.com/iduncan/status…by Erin Cox via twitter retweeted by pwoodreporter 12/16/2015 8:34:00 PM -
ATTORNEYS WILL APPEAR BACK IN ADMINISTRATIVE COURT TOMORROW TO SET DATE FOR RETRIAL Porter wont be there; before an admin judge not Williamsby Kevin Rector via twitter retweeted by pwoodreporter 12/16/2015 8:33:34 PM -
Marilyn Mosby just left court in a SUV. Office declining to comment because of gag orderby Ian Duncan via twitter retweeted by pwoodreporter 12/16/2015 8:33:22 PM
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Attorneys to appear in court Thursday to pick a retrial date. Porter likely to not appear. live.baltimoresun.com/Event/Officer_…by Kalani via twitter retweeted by pwoodreporter 12/16/2015 8:33:13 PM -
Demonstrators and media spill out onto Calvert Street. #portertrial http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWX8bwhWIAAALS1.jpg
by Pamela Wood via twitter 12/16/2015 8:32:51 PM -
ATTORNEYS WILL APPEAR BACK IN ADMINISTRATIVE COURT TOMORROW TO SET DATE FOR RETRIAL Porter wont be there; before an admin judge not Williamsby Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 8:27:50 PM
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A new trial date will be set tomorrow. We don't know what this does to the schedule of trials that were to go one a monthby Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 8:26:52 PM
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Parties were leaning in talking to judge over white noise; prosecutor Bledsoe wheeled around with pained smile. Porter w hand on chinby Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 8:26:28 PM
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Before ruling was read, body language of parties while speaking to the judge offered a clue..by Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 8:26:00 PM
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Prosecutors say they want Porter as witness in two other cases but questions over whether they can do that even with a verdict in handby Ian Duncan via twitter 12/16/2015 8:25:14 PM
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"I DO DECLARE A MISTRIAL," JUDGE WILLIAMS SAYS IN PORTER TRIAL.by Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 8:23:48 PM
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Lawyers I spoke to earlier say prosecutors will likely want to delay other cases and try Porter again. But judge could stick to scheduleby Ian Duncan via twitter 12/16/2015 8:23:26 PM
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This outcome in Porter's case leaves everything up in the air for other five cases #FreddieGrayby Ian Duncan via twitter 12/16/2015 8:23:25 PM
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The jury had walked in just moments before, looking stern. Walked out a moment after.by Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 8:19:47 PM
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"You have taken your time" and "clearly been diligent," Williams says to jury, before dismissing them as hung.by Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 8:18:21 PM
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JUDGE WILLIAMS ACCEPTS THAT JURY TRIED ITS BEST, COULD NOT AGREE.by Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 8:16:45 PM
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Judge Barry G. Williams on Wednesday declared a mistrial in the trial of Officer William G. Porter on all four counts.
Porter, 26, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office in the April arrest and death of Freddie Gray.
Attorneys will appear in court in front of an administrative judge Thursday to pick a retrial date. Porter is not expected to attend.
Gray, 25, suffered a broken neck and severe spinal cord injury in the back of a police transport van after his arrest on April 12. His death a week later prompted widespread protests against police brutality, and his funeral was followed by the most intense rioting and looting in the city since the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968.
Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby charged Porter and five other officers in Gray's arrest and death on May 1, and many have watched the proceedings in Porter's trial closely. -
Jury is hung on all charges, Judge Williams declares mistrial. #PorterTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 8:15:35 PM
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State's Attorney Mosby is here, for the first time since deliberations began. Not saying that means anything but...by Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 7:38:18 PM
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Attorneys briefly chat w judge (under cover of white noise) after lunch but nothing for us to hear. Back to recess until jury says somethingby Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 6:46:48 PM
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Mayor: Gov. would know about 'outrage' over homicides if he were in Baltimore for more than 'photo op'
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake on Wednesday defended the city's decision to call in heavily-armored police officers from surrounding counties in anticipation of a verdict in the Officer William Porter trial.
Rawlings-Blake chastised members of the media, who she said had "sensationalized" the city's actions. She said Baltimore is "prepared," not "on edge."
"We all remember what April and May were like with National Guard troops throughout our city," the mayor said. "The way to make sure we don't get back there is to make sure we have assets in place to respond. ... It's not to create fear. It would be irresponsible of me as the chief executive of the city not to prepare for whatever comes up."
Baltimore officials say they are seeking to avoid a repeat of the riot that erupted in April while preserving the community's right to protest over concerns about police brutality.
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Crisis mediation group plans to open up sites in Baltimore after first #FreddieGray case verdict (via @cwellssun ): baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/…by Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 5:52:26 PM
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So far today reporter was kicked out for taking a pic of cigarette rack in media room,& we were told gag order extends thru end of all casesby Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 5:41:32 PM
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The jury can't be given documents that aren't evidence and that the two sides haven't agreed to. So, no demonstrative transcripts for jury.by Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 5:34:02 PM
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Sorry, to be clear, jury could review testimony but not a *transcript* of testimony. Seems like an issue of how they are asking for itby Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 5:33:10 PM
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But no stipulations entered as to accuracy of demonstrative transcripts of witness testimony or Porter's statement. And those arent evidenceby Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 5:31:58 PM
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For certain evidence during trial, sides entered "stipulations" to jury that they agree evidence = fair representation, eg. medical recordsby Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 5:27:36 PM
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Precise accuracy of transcripts could be fodder for debate btw sides, esp w difficulty of hearing things like tape of Porter's statementby Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 5:21:25 PM
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#FreddieGray Sketch: inside the courtroom waiting for jury . . . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWXPhitUEAAuWAl.jpg
by Arthur Lien via twitter 12/16/2015 5:16:52 PM -
Though its interesting that the prosecution was able to play back clips of trial testimony during their closing argument..by Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 5:13:45 PM
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Should be noted the denial of testimony transcripts is not unique to this case. Jury can review evidence but not testimonyby Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 5:12:55 PM
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Judge also admonished media bc reporter took pic *in* media room. Says next issue he will ban all devices make us go outside to tweet, etcby Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 5:04:17 PM
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Jury asked for transcript of witness testimony (which witness not specified). Request denied.by Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 5:00:39 PM
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Jury wanted a transcript of witness testimony. Denied - they have to go off memory/notesby Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 4:58:33 PM
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We have a buzz from the jury, @Reporterroblang reports #PorterTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 4:36:22 PM
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No updates here from court. Jury is still deliberating, has not had any questions or anything so far today #PorterTrialby Justin Fenton via twitter 12/16/2015 4:17:30 PM
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#FreddieGray Sketch: waiting in courtroom for Porter jury http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CWW_Y2qUEAAlkc_.jpg
by Arthur Lien via twitter 12/16/2015 4:10:03 PM -
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Ofc William Porter sits awaiting word from jury in his manslaughter trial on bench in courthouse hallway, next to his mother, Helena Porter.by Kevin Rector via twitter 12/16/2015 3:18:11 PM