06-23-2016, 01:33 PM
There were no riots after the Porter jury hung or when Nero was acquitted by a judge.
So, I hope the people of Baltimore continue to respect, or at least accept, the criminal justice process.
The prosecutor filed charges based on evidence gathered during the investigation. The officers were suspended or put on administrative duty with pay pending the outcome of the trials.
The jury and judges ruled that the evidence against the tried defendants was not sufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. They had their days in court and made their cases.
I suspect that officers working suspect transport duty in Baltimore are no longer neglecting policies related to securing passengers and when to call for medical assist. If 'rough rides' were being given, those have hopefully been nixed as well.
Three down, three (or four) to go...
So, I hope the people of Baltimore continue to respect, or at least accept, the criminal justice process.
The prosecutor filed charges based on evidence gathered during the investigation. The officers were suspended or put on administrative duty with pay pending the outcome of the trials.
The jury and judges ruled that the evidence against the tried defendants was not sufficient to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt. They had their days in court and made their cases.
I suspect that officers working suspect transport duty in Baltimore are no longer neglecting policies related to securing passengers and when to call for medical assist. If 'rough rides' were being given, those have hopefully been nixed as well.
Three down, three (or four) to go...