All charges dropped against cops in Freddie Gray death
After failing four times in a row to get a conviction, prosecutors decide not to pursue charges against the last of six cops arrested for a black man's death in custody
Freddie Gray
Freddie Gray cop acquitted
Lt. Brian Rice, the highest ranking of the six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, was found not guilty Monday. It's the fourth trial to end without a conviction after the death of the Baltimore man in police custody. Kris Van Cleave has more.
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Freddie Gray Verdict
Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson was acquitted Thursday of second-degree murder and all other charges in the death of Freddie Gray
Caesar Goodson, a Baltimore police officer who was facing a murder charge in the death of Freddie Gray, has been cleared of all charges
Caesar Goodson, a Baltimore police officer who was facing a murder charge in the death of Freddie Gray, has been cleared of all charges. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the legal ramifications of the case.
Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson has been found not guilty of all charges, including second-degree murder, over the death of Freddie Gray
Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson has been found not guilty of all charges, including second-degree murder, over the death of Freddie Gray. CBS News' Paula Reid and Rikki Kleiman join CBSN with analysis.
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the Freddie Gray case
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins CBSN to discuss the latest on the Freddie Gray case.
Judge hands down verdict in Freddie Gray murder trial
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CBS News' Jeff Pegues discusses the case against Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson, one of six charged in the death of Freddie Gray
CBS News' Jeff Pegues discusses the case against Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson, one of six charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
New theory presented in 3rd Freddie Gray trial
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CBS News' Paula Reid discusses the Freddie Gray trial, where another Baltimore police officer faces serious charges in court today.
CBS News' Paula Reid discusses the Freddie Gray trial, where another Baltimore police officer faces serious charges in court today.
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Baltimore's streets are among the most dangerous in America. In the days following the riots sparked by the death of Freddie Gray, one woman decided to create a safe alternative for kids to avoid violence.
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Officer Edward Nero, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in connection with the 2015 death of Freddie Gray, has been cleared of all charges
Officer Edward Nero, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in connection with the 2015 death of Freddie Gray, has been cleared of all charges. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with the latest details.
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman discusses the not guilty verdict for Baltimore police officer Edward Nero, who was charged in connection with Freddie Gray's death
CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman discusses the not guilty verdict for Baltimore police officer Edward Nero, who was charged in connection with Freddie Gray's death.
Officer in Freddie Gray case found not guilty on all counts
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Sir Woman performs "Circles"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Circles."
Sir Woman performs "Highroad"
The soulful music of "Sir Woman" is the solo project of singer-songwriter Kelsey Wilson, an Austin-based artist who first gained fame as the co-founder of the indie-pop band "Wild Child." During a 2019 break from the band, Wilson launched this project, blending R&B, funk and pop into a fresh new sound. Earlier this year, Sir Woman released "It All Works Out," the first half of a new double album. The second half, "If It Doesn't," is set to release in mid-May. Now, from that new double album, here is Sir Woman with "Highroad."
