Six officers charged in death of Freddie Gray.
Officer Caesar Goodson Jr., 45, who was the driver of a police van that carried Gray through the streets of Baltimore, was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, second-degree assault, two vehicular manslaughter charges and misconduct in office. A man who answered the phone at Goodson's home declined to comment and hung up the phone.
Officer William Porter, 25, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault and misconduct in office.
Lt. Brian Rice, 41, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault and misconduct in office.
Sgt. Alicia White, 30, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault and misconduct in office.
Officer Edward Nero, 29, was charged with second-degree assault and misconduct in office.
Officer Garrett Miller, 26, was charged with second-degree assault, misconduct in office and false imprisonment.
If
convicted of all charges, Goodson would face up to 63 years in prison.
Rice would face up to 30 years and Porter, Nero, Miller and White would
face up to 20 years.
Warrants were issued for the arrest of all six officers. It wasn't immediately clear where the officers were Friday morning. "THANK YOU YAHUAH "GOD!"
But keep in mind people! THEY NEED TO BE "CONVICTED"
Today’s decision brings attention to the legal meanings of three verbs : “charge,” “convict,” and “sentence.” They appear in the news constantly, but do you know what each term actually describes?
Today’s decision brings attention to the legal meanings of three verbs : “charge,” “convict,” and “sentence.” They appear in the news constantly, but do you know what each term actually describes?
Let’s begin with “charge.” When a person is charged with a crime, a formal allegation (a statement not yet proven) of an offense is made.
Once convicted, the person has been proven or declared guilty of the offense. In the United States, a person is convicted after a legal trial.
After a conviction in criminal (as opposed to civil) proceedings, sentencing is next. When sentenced, the convicted criminal is issued a formal judgment that usually pronounces the punishment. The convict can appeal the sentence, but a sentence usually takes effect while appeals occur.
Once convicted, the person has been proven or declared guilty of the offense. In the United States, a person is convicted after a legal trial.
After a conviction in criminal (as opposed to civil) proceedings, sentencing is next. When sentenced, the convicted criminal is issued a formal judgment that usually pronounces the punishment. The convict can appeal the sentence, but a sentence usually takes effect while appeals occur.
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