Breaking Down The Charges As Verdict Looms For Baltimore Officer
As the verdict nears for Officer William Porter, WJZ's Derek Valcourt breaks down the charges Porter's facing.
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As the verdict nears for Officer William Porter, WJZ's Derek Valcourt breaks down the charges Porter's facing.
A new report was released Friday from researchers at The Johns Hopkins University evaluates how Baltimore City prepared for and responded to April's unrest.
Leaders on Baltimore's City Council say they'll block the mayor's $2 million proposal for outside lawyers to represent the city during the U.S. Justice Department's investigation of the police force.
Baltimore police officers rarely, if ever, put seat belts on prisoners they transport in the department's wagons, according to witnesses who testified on behalf of William Porter, one of six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
The defense team for Officer William Porter continues to hammer away at prosecution claims that Porter's inaction led to the death of Freddie Gray.
As the trial nears its end, preparations are now underway to prepare the city for possible protests and demonstrations in the wake of a verdict in the case.
Facing intense cross-examination. Officer William Porter says he did not even know Freddie Gray was injured until it was too late.
The trial of William Porter, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, is now half over: the prosecution rested its case after five days of testimony and the defense is poised to begin calling witnesses Wednesday morning.
A new phase is about to begin in the trial of Officer William Porter. The prosecution wraps up in its case, and in the morning, it will be the defense's turn to call some witnesses.
Baltimore's mayor wants to spend $2 million on a Washington law firm to represent the city during the U.S. Justice Department's civil rights investigation of the police force.
Freddie Gray's autopsy was discussed on the stand Monday. The assistant medical examiner revealed new details in the trial of Officer William Porter, the first of six officers accused in the death of Freddie Gray.
It is week two in the trial of Officer William Porter. More important testimony in the courtroom.
Assistant medical examiner Dr. Carol Allan will continue her testimony Monday in the trial of William Porter, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
More key testimony as the prosecution continues to call witnesses in the trial of city police officer William Porter.
More key testimony is given in the trial of Officer William Porter. Medical examiners described the injuries Freddie Gray suffered in the back of the police van.
The Porter trial has increased the scrutiny on police training practices in the city.
Another important day of testimony in the trial of Officer William Porter. He is one of six officers accused in the death of Freddie Gray.
Major new developments in the trial of Officer William Porter, one of six officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray back in April.
A jury is seated, opening statements are complete and the prosecution calls its first witness in the trial for one of six officer's charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
An officer is on trial for "what he did, or more importantly, what he did not do" to help Freddie Gray as the young black man suffered a spinal injury in police custody, a prosecutor said Wednesday.
A jury will be seated Wednesday for the trial of Officer William Porter, the first of six Baltimore police officers to stand trial in the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old black man who died of a spinal injury he suffered in custody.
The job of selecting an impartial jury in the first Freddie Gray trial may be almost over. Important progress is made in day two of the jury selection in the trial of Officer William Porter.
Following protests online, CNN removed a description of Baltimore's Freddie Gray as "the son of an illiterate heroin addict" in a story posted about the first police officer about to go on trial for Gray's death last spring while in police custody.
It's day one of the first Freddie Gray trial. The process of selecting the jury for the trial of Baltimore police officer William Porter began, but it is not complete.
Gov. Larry Hogan says the state of Maryland has been preparing for any disturbances in Baltimore related to the trials of six officers in the death of Freddie Gray ever since he called in the National Guard to help restore order after the unrest in April.
Lamar Jackson passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football.
Baltimore's Digital Harbor High School was vandalized this past weekend, causing the school to be closed on Monday, according to the school's principal.
Coal dust is present in measurable amounts of schools, playgrounds and houses in the Curtis Bay neighborhood in South Baltimore bordered by an open-air coal terminal, according to a new Johns Hopkins study.
John and Jim Harbaugh hugged at midfield during pregame warmups Monday night as the Baltimore Ravens took on the Los Angeles Chargers.
Expect a chance for rain overnight & early Tuesday and an even better chance for Thanksgiving Day.
A person died and many were displaced after a large fire spread through multiple rowhomes Monday evening in Baltimore's Greektown neighborhood, according to the Baltimore Fire Department.
Baltimore's Digital Harbor High School was vandalized this past weekend, causing the school to be closed on Monday, according to the school's principal.
Coal dust is present in measurable amounts of schools, playgrounds and houses in the Curtis Bay neighborhood in South Baltimore bordered by an open-air coal terminal, according to a new Johns Hopkins study.
Four criminal organizations involved in drug trafficking in Southwest Baltimore were dismantled during a major takedown.
Expect a chance for rain overnight & early Tuesday and an even better chance for Thanksgiving Day.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Allen Brewington and Dre Salley show us all the plank variations we need to know in order to stay fit this holiday season.
Dr. Ranee Mehra, a medical oncologist at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, talks about the importance of lung cancer screening to detect cancer early on.
Mayor Brandon Scott and activist Erricka Bridgeford join us as they share their experience filming the documentary and seeing pivotal moments come alive on film.
Marcus Dutton is live from the Inner Harbor discussing what guests can expect this upcoming season.
Morgan Singer, Arris Design, joins us to talk about some must-have tree decorating tips that will spruce up any tree or home.
Lamar Jackson passed for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the Baltimore Ravens to a 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football.
John and Jim Harbaugh hugged at midfield during pregame warmups Monday night as the Baltimore Ravens took on the Los Angeles Chargers.
Baltimore linebacker Roquan Smith has been declared inactive for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a hamstring injury.
Nendah Tarke's 24 points helped Towson defeat Morgan State 64-60 on Sunday night.
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left.
Johnny Olszewski, the Baltimore County executive, is taking his leadership to the nation's capital after knocking off Kimberly Klacik in Maryland's second congressional district race.
Baltimore City voters had eight municipal ballot measures to decide, including Questions F and H, as well as Maryland Question 1.
Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.
Democrat Zeke Cohen beat Republican Emmanuel Digman to become Baltimore's new City Council president.
Voters rejected cutting Baltimore's City Council from 14 to eight.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Expect a chance for rain overnight & early Tuesday and an even better chance for Thanksgiving Day.
Rain overnight, more rain on Thanksgiving in Maryland
Periods of sun with clouds at times. Temperatures will reach the high 50's across the region.
Mild and sunny start to the workweek in Maryland
Mild and sunny Monday in Maryland
Digital Harbor High vandalized over weekend in Baltimore
Fire rips through Baltimore's Greektown, killing 1
Ronald Silver’s co-worker alleges DPW failed to help, ignored warning signs
One person reportedly missing as fire rips through rowhomes in Greektown
Purple Connection crew gets you ready for the Ravens game