In Oakland, California, a day of peaceful May Day demonstrations turned to an evening filled with multiple damaged vehicles, buildings and a car dealership vehicle set on fire.
In Oakland, California, a day of peaceful May Day demonstrations turned to an evening filled with multiple damaged vehicles, buildings and a car dealership vehicle set on fire.
The mayor of Baltimore Stephanie Rawlings-Blake lifted the citywide curfew that was put into action Monday. The riots took place after the funeral of Freddie Gray
The state of justice in America is definitely up for debate. The 6 police officers charged with felonies in the death of Freddie Gray were taken into custody Friday night and released on bail today. In a shocking twist the officers bail was lower then that of one of the protestors that was arrested. Read more for the details and video on the case
A Baltimore prosecutor announced criminal charges against six police officers for their transgressions causing the death of Freddie Gray. The state’s attorney for Baltimore Marilyn Mosby comes from five generations of police officers and was recently sworn in as state’s attorney. As she campaigned, Ms. Mosby broached the topic of police brutality while expressing her displeasure for excessive force. The attorney said, “police brutality is completely inexcusable. I’m going to apply justice fairly, even to those who wear a badge”. It’s going to be a painstaking task for the police union to defend Baltimore police.
Earlier, #IFWT, reported that the 6 Officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray are now being charged with crimes. But who is the woman behind it? Click more to read in detail about Marilyn Mosby!