WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing to announce a civil rights investigation into the practices of the Baltimore police department following a request from that city’s mayor, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday. The investigation could be announced as early as Friday, according to the person, who spoke on condition of […]
Councilman Charles Stokes from Baltimore’s 12th District appeared during the NewsOne Now, State of Emergency: Baltimore and Beyond Town Hall Meeting to discuss what local politicians…
One of the six Baltimore police officers charged in the death and unlawful arrest of Freddie Gray is requesting to see the knife that was…
BALTIMORE (AP) — The mayor called on federal investigators Wednesday to look into whether this city’s beleaguered police department uses a pattern of excessive force or discriminatory policing. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said even though complaints of excessive force and lawsuits alleging misconduct are down over the last few years, “we all know that Baltimore continues […]
Rev. Al Sharpton talks about the Attorney General Loretta Lynch arriving in Baltimore in light of the death of Freddie Gray. “One of the commitments I’ve made is doing a youth speak out. We want the young people to tell us what they want done. We need to start listening to people even if we […]
BALTIMORE (AP) — Prince has announced plans to perform at a concert in Baltimore following recent unrest in the city over the death of a man who was fatally injured in police custody. A statement issued Tuesday says the pop icon will perform Sunday at “Rally 4 Peace,” a concert at the Royal Farms Arena […]
BALTIMORE (AP) — One of the Baltimore police officers who arrested Freddie Gray has challenged police and a top prosecutor to produce a knife that prompted the arrest, arguing in a court motion that it is an illegal weapon. Attorneys filed the motion in Baltimore District Court for Officer Edward Nero, who is charged with […]
Roland Martin hosts a panel including Ben Jealous, Julianne Malveaux and Jeff Johnson to discuss what can be done in Baltimore in light of Freddie Gray’s murder. The town hall meeting airs Tuesday, May 5th at 9p/8p CST. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. (Video/Photo Source: TV One)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox News Channel mistakenly reported that a man was shot while being pursued by police in Baltimore, Maryland, Fox anchorman Shepard Smith said. Smith told viewers that reporter Mike Tobin’s mistake came during a chaotic situation Monday afternoon and was an “honest and straightforward” error and one that was corrected promptly. […]
It took three formidable black women to lead the quest for justice for Freddie Gray. Coincidence or serendipity? Marilyn Mosby, the 35-year-old Baltimore City prosecutor, made the unexpected announcement last week that six Baltimore police officers were charged in the death of Freddie Gray, 25, a Black man who died from a severed spine on […]
NEW YORK (AP) — In a deeply personal response to outbreaks of racially motivated protests, President Barack Obama on Monday blamed a lack of opportunity in minority communities and harsher treatment of black and Hispanic men by police for fueling a sense of “unfairness and powerlessness.” The country’s first black president called for a nationwide […]
BALTIMORE (AP) — Days after riots crippled Baltimore, tensions again escalated Monday after police said they arrested a man who appeared to be armed. The arrest drew a crowd of protesters who chanted, “Black community, control the police!” Lt. Col. Melvin Russell said police pursued a man who was spotted on surveillance cameras and appeared […]
