Freddie Gray Case: Judge Declares Mistrial in William Porter Trial as Jury Fails to Reach Unanimous Verdict

A Baltimore jury failed to reach a verdict in the case of Baltimore Police Officer William Porter, the first of six officers to be tried in the death of Freddie Gray, forcing Judge Barry Williams to declare a mistrial.According to CNN, jurors told the judge Tuesday that they were unable to reach a unanimous decision,…

A Baltimore jury failed to reach a verdict in the case of Baltimore Police Officer William Porter, the first of six officers to be tried in the death of Freddie Gray, forcing Judge Barry Williams to declare a mistrial.

According to CNN, jurors told the judge Tuesday that they were unable to reach a unanimous decision, and Judge Williams ordered them to continue deliberating. On Wednesday jurors returned and were deadlocked on reaching a unanimous verdict on any of the four charges against Porter.

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β€œThe judge told the prosecution and defense attorneys to appear in administrative court Thursday morning to set a new trial date,” CNN reports.

The news station notes that prosecutors will decide whether to retry the case.

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