- In a verdict handed down by a Baltimore judge, a police officer was acquitted on Monday of four charges in the case of Freddie Gray, an African American who died in custody a year ago, sparking riots and protests against US police brutality.
- Officer Edward Nero was found not guilty of second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and two counts of misconduct in office. There are six officers, including Nero who are being tried over Gray’s death.
- Gray (25) died after sustaining a broken spine in a police van during his arrest in April 2015.
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