Federal probe opens into Freddie Gray death in Baltimore
The U S Justice Department launched a federal civil rights inquiry into the death of Freddie Gray 25 whose spine was nearly severed in police custody Gray who was arrested April 12 died Sunday A vigil was planned and video shows part of the encounter The investigation will assess if an officer willfully violated Gray s civil rights by unreasonable force Baltimore officials had earlier proposed reforms to police practices and procedures.
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Congress Hardly Acts on Police Brutality Problems
Washington shows limited appetite to pass federal policing reforms after Ferguson and subsequent killings. Despite Justice Department findings of racial discrimination and ongoing protests, Congress stalls. Some CBC members and libertarian Republicans contemplate curbing Pentagon equipment transfers to police. The Obama administration pursues its own steps amid GOP resistance.
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