death. They said he was well aware of department policy requiring officers to seat-belt all detainees but chose to ignore it. In closing arguments, prosecutor Janice Bledsoe said Rice's actions were deliberate and that the lieutenant wanted to punish and humiliate Gray for resisting arrest.
Date: Jul 18, 2016
Category: U.S.
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Trial of Van Driver in Freddie Gray Case Reveals Prosecutor Violations
task by sanctioning this indiscretion by allowing Detective Taylor to testify. Part of her testimony, among others that proved embarrassing for the state, was that she handed over the notes to prosecutor Janice Bledsoe who "threw a tantrum and pushed the notes across the table" refusing to take them.
Date: Jun 23, 2016
Category: U.S.
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Caesar Goodson, Baltimore Van Driver Charged in Freddie Gray Death, Acquitted
"Officer Goodson never seat belted Mr. Gray and that is not what a reasonable officer would do," said prosecutor Janice Bledsoe in closing arguments. "He had a duty to keep Mr. Gray safe, seat belting would have kept Mr. Gray safe."
However, Allen testified in court that he had used heroin and Xanax that day, and his recollection was different Thursday. Under cross-examination by prosecutor Janice Bledsoe, Allen said he never saw Gray through a divider in the van. So, he testified, he was guessing when he told police Gray was b
Date: Jun 17, 2016
Category: U.S.
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Prosecutor-police mistrust hangs over Baltimore trial
Detective Dawnyell Taylor went on to say she had problems with the integrity of Janice Bledsoe, a prosecutor in the case. Chief Deputy State's Attorney Michael Schatzow countered that Bledsoe questioned Taylor's integrity, as well. He suggested Taylor falsified notes about what a medical examiner in
Date: Jun 17, 2016
Category: U.S.
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Trial Highlights Tensions Between Police and Prosecutors
Schatzow noted there was friction between Taylor and prosecutor Janice Bledsoe during the investigation, when Bledsoe sought information from the detective. Taylor said Bledsoe had "a tantrum" during a review of documents. Schatzow asked if Taylor's notes about the medical examiner's initial cause-o
Date: Jun 16, 2016
Category: U.S.
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Baltimore officer acquitted on all counts in Freddie Gray case
he verdict is a blow for Baltimore City States Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who brought charges against the six officers May 1, 2015. Mosby sat in the front row for much of the trial but was not in court when the decision was announced. Prosecutors Michael Schatzow and Janice Bledsoe handled the case.
Date: May 23, 2016
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Judge declares mistrial in case of officer charged in Freddie Gray case
He abused his power. He failed in his responsibility. Hold him responsible, prosecutor Janice Bledsoe had told jurors in her closing argument, at one point calling the police van in which Gray was injured his casket on wheels.