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Baltimore officer acquitted in Freddie Gray death case

Xinhua, May 23, 2016 Adjust font size:

A police officer was acquitted on Monday of all charges for his part in the events leading to death of the 25-year-old black man Freddie Gray in Baltimore, Maryland.

Officer Edward Nero was charged with second assault, reckless endangerment and two counts of misconduct in office.

The verdict, the first in series of six police trials, came more than a year after Gray died in April 2015 while in police custody.

Meanwhile, Baltimore mayor said on Monday the city was prepared to respond to any disturbance after the verdict.

In a statement, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said the city would protect neighborhoods, business and residents.

Gray's death set off days of protests followed by rioting and arson. Enditem