Freddie Gray’s death following his arrest by Baltimore Police in April 2015 sparked national outrage. Officer William Porter, the first of six officers charged in Gray’s death, was tried on involuntary manslaughter but his trial ended in a hung jury. As the state prepares for Officer Caesar Goodson’s trial, many wonder if Gray’s criminal past will become a sticking point for the defense. What can police officers do under the law? What message does the lack of indictments send to officers in the field? Retired LAPD Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey examines the role of taxpayers in police accountability in this highlight from Crime Time, hosted by Allison Hope Wiener.
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