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Judge Denies Media Motions in Freddie Gray Police Case

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BALTIMORE (AP) - A Baltimore judge has ruled against the media on several motions made by attorneys involving public access during the trials of six police officers charged in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray.

Baltimore Circuit Judge Barry Williams ruled Tuesday that he would not allow reporters to copy audio and visual evidence in the cases. Williams also denied requests to allow reporters to review discovery filings currently under seal, but said he would consider it once the trials are over.

The trial for one of the officers, Edward Nero, is scheduled to begin Thursday. He faces assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office charges.

Gray died April 19, a week after his neck was broken in the back of a police transport wagon.

Don Rush is the News Director at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.