Freddie Gray case fallout has put Baltimore 'ahead of the game' with police reform. There's much work still to be done
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The Freddie Gray case instigated a new push for stronger police accountability laws and set the precedent in Baltimore and cities across the country for meaningful police reform.
After three officers in the case were each tried and acquitted, Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby went to West Baltimore — where Gray was raised and arrested — to announce tihat she would be dropping charges against the remaining officers. Mosby said she "must consider the dismal likelihood" of conviction, describing the decision as "agonizing." Despite the failed prosecution, the criminal case against the officers proved a watershed moment. The Freddie Gray case instigated a new push for stronger police accountability laws and set the precedent in Baltimore and in cities across the country for implementing significant police reform.More Related News