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Damage Caused During Baltimore Riots Estimated At $9 Million Days of rioting in Baltimore after Freddie Gray’s death caused an estimated $9 million in damage to homes and businesses, the Small Business Administration announced Wednesday.

Horror injuries of man, 61, after near fatal attack by pack of FIFTY teens, including girls, when he tried to break up a fight A 17-year-old boy has been charged as an adult for his role in beating a 61-year-old alongside a group of approximately 50 other teens in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 22. Video Evidence Emerges Of Freddie Gray Running Into Building During Chase, Then Doubling Back Before Arrest Baltimore police have continually said their initial reasoning for suspecting Freddie Gray of suspicious activity was his immediate running from police when bicycle officers made eye contact. However, no-one has revealed he ran into a building. Baltimore State’s Atty Marilyn Mosby May Face Criminal Charges For Her Sloppy Work Page Croyder, formerly of Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office, has a critical take on the charges thrown at the six city police officers. According to Page, State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby can herself be charged for an illegal arrest. Police charges in Freddie Gray case are incompetent at best Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's "quick" and "decisive" action in charging six Baltimore police officers a mere two weeks after the death of Freddie Gray reflects either incompetence or an unethical recklessness. Conflicting reports on gun incident in Baltimore Conflicting reports about a police chase that may have involved gunfire roiled Baltimore Monday, just a week after riots rocked the city. The reports of a man being shot at North and Pennsylvania Ave are NOT true. Officers have arrested a man for a handgun at the location Man shot by Baltimore police (Fox News)DEVELOPING: Baltimore police shot a man Monday in the same area where massive riots broke out last week over the death of Freddie Gray. O'Malley Gets Scrutiny Over Police Record as Baltimore Mayor Now, weeks before the former Maryland governor expects to enter the 2016 presidential race and challenge Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Democratic primaries, Baltimore's turnaround has been marred by the unrest after the police-custody death of Freddie Gray. The turmoil has placed new scrutiny on O'Malley's "zero tolerance" law enforcement policies as mayor from 1999 to 2006. Baltimore Police Still Seeking Donations After GoFundMe Page Shuts Down Six Baltimore police officers have been charged in the death of Freddie Gray, and GoFundMe has made it clear they aren’t getting any aid through that avenue. Baltimore City’s Fraternal Order of Police association isn’t giving up or giving in, though — they’re still asking for donations for the officers, who they say were wrongly charged. GoFundMe Denies Page for Baltimore Police Charged in Freddie Gray Death A group of Baltimore police started a GoFundMe fundraising page to help defray legal costs for the six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, but after only 40 minutes the web site pulled the page claiming it violated the its terms of use. Baltimore police union slams 'egregious rush to judgment' Baltimore (AFP) - A lawyer retained by Baltimore's police union to represent six officers accused of wrongdoing in the death of a young black suspect on Friday denounced "an egregious rush to judgment." Baltimore State Attorney should step down over her links to Freddie Gray family’s lawyer, says police group after she ruled that six cops must face charges over black man's murder A Baltimore police organization called on Friday for the chief prosecutor to step down from the Freddie Gray investigation because of her political links to the lawyer representing the dead man's family. Freddie Gray family lawyer was among biggest campaign donors AND 'mentor' to State's Attorney who has indicted six cops over killing Baltimore's chief prosecutor leading the investigation into Freddie Gray’s death has close ties to the lawyer representing the family of the dead man, leaving some in the legal community to speculate on the connections. City State’s Attorney Says Freddie Gray’s Arrest Illegal, Charges Officers BALTIMORE (WJZ) — City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby says Freddie Gray received his critical injuries in Baltimore police custody and has charged all six officers involved in his death. America's Modern Day Slave System Michael Moore -- Imprison u, shoot u, sever your spine, crush your larynx, send u to war, keep u poor, call u a thug, not let u vote. But u can sing for us. Prosecutors Charge 6 Baltimore Officers in Freddie Gray Death BALTIMORE — Prosecutors here, in an unexpected announcement, said Friday that they had filed homicide, manslaughter and misconduct charges against police officers in the death of Freddie Gray, who died after sustaining a spinal cord injury while in police custody. 98 officers hurt since Monday, police say; Gray case goes to state's attorney BALTIMORE —Hours after the Baltimore City Police Department turned over its report on the death of Freddie Gray to the state's attorney's office, officials gave an updated tally of the number of arrests and officer injuries since the violence started. Police Make Shocking Find in Smoldering Aftermath of Baltimore Riots [VIDEO] Amidst the rubble left after several days of rioting in Baltimore, the city’s police department says that they’ve discovered something shocking: an improvised incendiary device that could potentially have killed had it gone off.[scroll down for video] Police Departments Are Stockpiling Stink Bombs for the Next Riot National Journal -- As protestors and police officers clash on the streets of divided cities such as Baltimore, Maryland, and Ferguson, Missouri, some police departments are stockpiling a highly controversial weapon to control civil unrest. Journalists attacked and injured in Baltimore riots Trey Yingst, a reporter for News2Share tells me that he was traveling with Daily Caller journalists Conner Wolf, Casey Harper and Grae Stafford when Wolf was slugged in the face by a rioter. Wolf fell to the ground. Other reporters rescued him and pulled him away. A New York Daily News photographer captured Wolf lying on the hood of a car as colleagues tried to stop control the bleeding from Wolf’s broken nose. Prisoner in van said Freddie Gray was ‘trying to injure himself,’ document says BALTIMORE — A prisoner sharing a police transport van with Freddie Gray told investigators that he could hear Gray “banging against the walls” of the vehicle and believed that he “was intentionally trying to injure himself,” according to a police document obtained by The Washington Post. Police Make Shocking Find in Smoldering Aftermath of Baltimore Riots [video] Hillary Clinton Wades Into Baltimore: ‘It’s Time to End the Era of Mass Incarceration’ (The Blaze) - Hillary Clinton on Wednesday addressed the issues of police brutality and rioting most recently seen in Baltimore, by saying the country needs to restore trust between citizens and police officers, and by arguing for an end to lengthy prison terms for low-level offenders. Bombshell: Baltimore Mayor Key Player in Obama’s Federal Takeover of Local Police (Infowars) – Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who gave rioters “space to destroy” property and reportedly told police to stand down, was a key player in the Justice Dept.’s plan to expand federal control over local law enforcement. Source: Baltimore mayor ordered police to stand down Despite a firm denial by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, a senior law enforcement source charges that she gave an order for police to stand down as riots broke out Monday night, raising more questions about whether some of the violence and looting could have been prevented. Report: Baltimore Gang Members Unite To Protect Black-Owned Businesses, Direct Looters Towards Chinese- And Arab-Owned Stores Members of three Baltimore street gangs came together in unity during Monday’s riots to protect businesses — or at least some of them. Baltimore’s Record Convention Slate in Peril as Cancellations Begin Riots ravaging Baltimore, Md. are threatening to ruin the city’s record year of scheduled conventions. Wednesday’s White Sox-Orioles Game Moved To Afternoon, Will Be Closed To Public (CBS) Amid civil unrest in Baltimore, Wednesday’s game between the White Sox and Orioles at Camden Yards has been moved to a 1:05 p.m. CT/2:05 p.m. ET start and will be closed to the public, the Orioles announced Tuesday. The game had been scheduled for Wednesday night. Mother catches her masked son preparing to join Baltimore protests and smacks him upside the head in front of his rioting pals and chases him home A Baltimore mother is being hailed for doing her part to quell the violence after a video of her smacking her son upside the head when she spotted him rioting and throwing rocks at police emerged on Monday. **LIVE UPDATES** Baltimore Officers Injured After High Schoolers Call for ‘Purge’ Team Obama To Respond To Baltimore Rioting; Requests Law Enforcement Restraint As the rioting grew fiercer in Baltimore following the funeral of Freddy Gray on Monday, the Obama administration issued statements vowing to end the violence. Riots erupt across West Baltimore, downtown Violence and looting overtook much of West Baltimore on Monday, injuring more than a dozen police officers and leaving a store and several vehicles in flames. Baltimore social media accounts tied to Ferguson unrest(video) Police on high alert across US as Baltimore boils over BALTIMORE (AP) -- Rioters plunged part of Baltimore into chaos Monday, torching a pharmacy, setting police cars ablaze and throwing bricks at officers hours after thousands mourned the man who died from a severe spinal injury he suffered in police custody. Maryland governor declares state of emergency in Baltimore as rioting intensifies Baltimore braced for a night of violence and police clashes after looting, fires and rock-throwing erupted Monday hours after the funeral for Freddie Gray, whose spine was severed in police custody. LIVE: Gov. Larry Hogan declares State of Emergency over unrest in Baltimore A group of rioters attacked police, destroyed and looted businesses, vandalized police vehicles, inciting mayhem across Baltimore Monday. Gov. Hogan Declares State Of Emergency, Activates National Guard BALTIMORE (CBS Baltimore) – Governor Larry Hogan has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard to address the growing violence and unrest in Baltimore City. Black Guerrilla Family, Crips, Bloods plotting to kill police CREDIBLE THREAT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT Baltimore, Md., April 27, 2015 – The Baltimore Police Department / Criminal Intelligence Unit has received credible information that members of various gangs including the Black Guerilla Family, Bloods, and Crips have entered into a partnership to “take-out” law enforcement officers. This is a credible threat. Law enforcement agencies should take appropriate precautions to ensure the safety of their officers. Notification will be sent via NLETS. Further information will be sent through appropriate channels. Media is requested to distribute this information to the public and law enforcement nationwide. Al Sharpton to visit Baltimore, seek answers in Freddie Gray's death Civil rights leader, the Rev. Al Sharpton, said Monday he plans to visit Baltimore this week to help push police for answers in the death of Freddie Gray. Freddie Gray's twin sister speaks after violent protests BALTIMORE - A protest over the death of Freddie Gray, who was critically injured in police custody, started peacefully with thousands marching through downtown streets before the demonstration turned violent and volatile. Freddie Gray protesters clash with Baltimore Police at Camden Yards BALTIMORE (AP) — Thousands of protesters took to the streets Saturday in the largest Freddie Gray rally yet, and after hours of peaceful demonstrations, pockets of protesters smashed out police car windows and storefronts. Protest Underway; They Plan To ‘Shut Down’ Baltimore BALTIMORE (AP/WJZ) — Several hundred demonstrators marched through the streets of West Baltimore, where a crowd had gathered at the site of the arrest of 25-year-old Freddie Gray. Protesters take up at least one city block and are slowing down at intersections to keep the group together. Orioles Fans Fight Protestors, Camden Yards Goes on Lockdown As helicopters circled overhead and protestors smashed windows outside, Camden Yards put fans on lockdown on Saturday. Baltimore 'Freddie Gray' Demonstrations Turn Violent: Police Cars Smashed, Stores Looted, Multiple Arrests - Live Feed Violence erupts at Baltimore police death protest Baltimore (AFP) - Protesters smashed police cars and shop windows in downtown Baltimore on Saturday when the biggest demonstration over the death of a young African-American man in police custody turned violent.