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<i>The Atlantic Daily</i>: Six Officers Charged in Baltimore

Over two dozen charges in the death of Freddie Gray, Floyd Mayweather and the impunity of genius, and more
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What's Happening: Officers Charged in Freddie Gray Case

On Friday, more than two dozen charges were brought against six Baltimore officers over the death of Freddie Gray. One officer will face second-degree murder charges while two others were charged with manslaughter.

"Mr. Gray's death was a homicide":

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