Next Steps in the investigation of Mr. Gray's (Freddie) Death

[JustAnotherGen]

Found an article in the local Baltimore Newspaper online outlining the next steps. Hopefully this might stop some of the blame the victim stuff that goes on at DU whenever it is cop/cop wannabe (Zimmerman good example) killing/harming a citizen. I.E. It's not a slam dunk until all of these things happen to clear the seven LEO's.


http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-83406659/

Baltimore Sun staff - Updated April 28, 2015

The Next Steps:

Police investigation - currently under way. Anthony Batts to report to prosecutors by Friday (this week). Beyond this date there will be further investigation.


Autopsy - Gov. Larry Hogan has asked that the autopsy report be expedited.

Hogan said a preliminary report would be released "as soon as possible," but a complete report would take several weeks.

Me - I'm anticipating a 'magical negro' result on this one. I.E. He did it to himself with his own super human strength. It's the easiest way to let these thugs off the hook for what they did.

Potential criminal charges -

Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who was elected in November, will determine whether charges are warranted against the officers involved in Gray's arrest and transport. She has said she is conducting an independent investigation of Gray’s death.

Justice Department probe ><-----

The federal agency has opened a criminal investigation into Gray’s death. The agency has not released details, but said it would include the FBI, the U.S. attorney's office and civil rights lawyers within the department.

Internal police discipline - Non Starter - as most of us know. Seems like they are already on unpaid leave.

[PADemD]

1. Is the police van driver also being investigated?

Whoever drove the van should have checked to make sure all passengers were seat belted.

[JustAnotherGen]

2. Couldn't find anything on that

They said 7 - so is that person included or in addition to? Maybe we'll find out on Friday who is included?

[Behind the Aegis]

3. The autopsy is going to be vital.

I hope the family is also asking for an independent autopsy.

[JustAnotherGen]

6. I hope so too - but will it be affordable?

I'm also thinking the DOJ might request a separate one? That's been Lynch's MO in the past - go sideways, behind, over to get the most accurate information.

[Behind the Aegis]

7. In other high profile cases, I have seen corners do "pro bono" work.

Perhaps that will be the case, or their lawyer can help them secure an independent source. You are also correct the DOJ may also request one. I feel sorry for Lynch. She finally gets confirmed, then all hell breaks loose. She is going to be under a very unfriendly microscope.

[JustAnotherGen]

9. You know what Lynch would say to us though?

BTA and JAG - It could be far worse. Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii could have been in that police van. Or one of you.

The good thing is - she's tough. Gets sworn in and starts briefing the President on Baltimore and the Gray case! She's awesome!

[qwlauren35]

4. UNPAID Leave

That is new. When did it change?

[JustAnotherGen]

5. Not sure

But it warms my heart. I *thought* they were on paid leave - but this is your local newspaper - what do you think? Think they got it wrong?

[qwlauren35]

8. It's actually a huge issue

So I'd like to believe they got it right.

[libdem4life]

10. Did you hear that he didn't walk because he was uncooperative and wanted it to look bad...

or just dragging his feet like he knew there was a surreptitious filming at that time. And, how the screaming was just to disrespect the police? Have a "hard ride" Buddy.

PS. I appreciate the Mr. Gray. First time I've seen it.

[JustAnotherGen]

11. Thank you for this!

I've trashed a lot of threads because I could swear on my father's grave folks are looking for anyway they can to justify this. We've seen this at DU before. I'm putting those in the 'trash' pile. They know they are full of it!

And I'm calling him Mr. Gray - because they kept (here at DU) pointing out that Trayvon Martin was a grown man. That Mike was 'big'.

You don't get to have it both ways. If every black male who is a victim is a Man - whether they are of age or not -

Then show some freaking respect and use their last god damned names.

Maybe it's because my father was a Southerner -but they way people speak/write so disrespectfully is appalling. Not as appalling as someone basically getting internally beheaded by the people we trust to maintain law and order. But pretty effing appalling.