Officer Caesar Goodson, the driver of the police van where Freddie Gray was intentionally given a "rough ride" — an act that severed his spinal cord, placed him in a coma, and killed him — was found not guilty on each of the charges (second degree "depraved heart" murder, three different counts of manslaughter,…

Freddie Gray Case: Closing Arguments Complete, Verdict Expected Thursday in Caesar Goodson Jr. Trial

Ericka Blount Danois

6/21/16 11:03am

Closing arguments were made Monday in the trial of Baltimore Police Officer Caesar Goodson Jr., the driver of the van that carried Freddie Gray in April 2015. Goodson faces the most serious charges out of the six officers connected to Gray's death.

Judge to Read Baltimore Officer Caesar Goodson Jr.'s Verdict Thursday

Breanna Edwards

6/21/16 7:04am

The verdict in the trial of Caesar Goodson Jr., the Baltimore police officer facing the most serious charge in the death of Freddie Gray, is expected to be read by Judge Barry Williams Thursday morning, two weeks after the trial began, CNN reports.

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Freddie Gray Case: Closing Arguments Complete, Verdict Expected Thursday in Caesar Goodson Jr. Trial

Judge to Read Baltimore Officer Caesar Goodson Jr.'s Verdict Thursday

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