Freddie Gray Case Study

The events after Freddie Gray case caused complete havoc and unity for the residents of Baltimore. Freddie Gray was taken into custody due to “possessing” an illegal switch blade. The event was recorded by a man via a cellular device, who was later arrested for the recording the event. Six police officers were arrested and charged for the death of Freddie Gray. While being transported the 25 year old male suspect pleaded for medical attention. Eye witnesses state that Freddie Gray was tased while handcuffed, but police officials state that there was no excessive force used during the arrest. There is also no official reason as to why the police officers stopped Freddie Gray to begin with. He was illegally and it wasn’t until after being detained that the police officials found the knife on his person. Mr. Gray passed away in an Intensive Care Unit after days in a coma. This was due to head and spinal injuries. The six police officers that transported the victim where charged with various charges ranging from manslaughter to second degree murder. It is known through evidence and statements of the police officers that the 25 year old male was not properly
Throughout the year’s police brutality, false arrests, excessive force, and unjustified use of power has continued to affect our legal systems. The Freddie Gray case is not the first case that has caused controversy here in the United States. All though George Zimmerman, was not a police officer, people felt that justice was not served during the Trayvon Martin case. This was also a case that caused what people like to refer to as a “race war.” Many believe that a lot of deaths, harassment, and brutality happen to those of a darker skin completion due to racism. The Washington posts have released data stating that police officers kill more whites then blacks, but minority deaths generate more