Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Freddie Gray, who died in police custody in April, 2015.
In April, Freddie Gray died while in police custody, sparking unrest and rioting in Baltimore. Last week, a Baltimore Circuit Court judge ruled that the six police officers charged in Gray’s death must be tried separately as #blacklivesmatter protests continue around the country. We talk with a professor teaching a course inspired by Gray’s case about the myriad legal issues involved.
Guests
- Michael Pinard Professor, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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