The legal team representing the six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray have accused State Attorney Marilyn Mosby of withholding evidence they believe can aid their case.
In particular, they allege that Mosby has evidence that Gray tried to injure himself during a previous arrest. “Based upon information and belief, the State’s Attorney’s Office was informed of this fact, yet failed to disclose to the Defendants any statements, reports, or other communications relating to this information,” they write.
They also accuse Mosby of withholding “multiple witness statements from individuals who stated that Mr. Gray was banging and shaking the van at various points” and “police reports, court records, and witness statements indicating that on prior occasions, Mr. Gray had fled from police and attempted to discard drugs.”
If true, the evidence could be crucial in the police officers’ defense. One report early in the investigation into Gray’s death indicated that he was trying to injure himself in the police van, a report that another prisoner in the van has disputed.
