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BALTIMORE (AP) — Attorneys for six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of a man who died of a spinal injury he received while in custody asked a judge Friday to dismiss the case or assign it to someone other than the city's top prosecutor, who they say has too many conflicts of interest to remain objective.
At a minimum, State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby should be replaced with an independent prosecutor, the lawyers state in a motion filed in Baltimore District Court.
In the latest legal move to challenge the charges, which range from assault to second-degree "depraved-heart" murder, the motion says Mosby's prosecution has been "overzealous" and "politically motivated."
Mosby announced the charges a day after receiving an investigative report from the police. The motion argues that part of the reason she acted so swiftly was to quash protests that gave way to violence in West Baltimore, where Gray was arrested and where Mosby's husband, Nick Mosby, is a city councilman. A separate motion argues that her rapid decision could be at odds with a law that requires a thorough investigation prior to filing charges.
originally posted by: Xcathdra
I am very curious to see how this is going to go.
originally posted by: abe froman
a reply to: Snarl
If our justice system is fair and equitable innocent men shouldn't fear a trial.
originally posted by: SecretFace
regardless of what happens, I predict more riots and degenerates burning their own areas...Its just how they are.
originally posted by: SecretFace
regardless of what happens, I predict more riots and degenerates burning their own areas...Its just how they are.
originally posted by: greydaze
Heh,it's not a shocker that the Copsuckers want it dismissed.In their thinking,they're Infallible...