Maryland called in the national guard and declared a state of emergency after riots, arson and looting erupted in Baltimore on Monday night following the funeral of Freddie Gray. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he spoke to President Barack Obama and signed the order declaring a state of emergency "less than 30 seconds" after Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake called to request it. "Quite frankly we're glad she finally did," Hogan added. Read more http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ba...-gray-funeral-gangs-unite-target-cops-n349186
Loretta Lynch launches federal investigation into Baltimore police Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced on Friday the Department of Justice will investigate the Baltimore Police Department due to a “serious erosion of public trust” following the controversial death of Freddie Gray. Gray, a 25-year-old black man, died April 19 due to injuries he suffered while in police custody. Six Baltimore police officers have been charged with crimes ranging from unlawful imprisonment to murder, in connection with his death. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake made a public plea on Wednesday for the DOJ take an active role in the case. “Today, the Department of Justice is opening an investigation into whether the Baltimore Police Department has engaged in a pattern or practice of violations of the Constitution or federal law,” Lynch announced at a press conference. She said the investigation will examine whether the department uses “excessive force, including deadly force, conducts unlawful searches, seizures or arrests and engage in discriminatory policing.” Read more http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/loretta-lynch-launches-federal-investigation-baltimore-police-dept
