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Warren Alperstein Explains ‘Legal Limbo’ in Officer Goodson’s Pending Trial
Warren S. Alperstein recently spoke to Mary Beth Marsden on Maryland’s News Now regarding the current state of Officer Caesar Goodson’s trial after Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals, Maryland’s second highest court, delayed his circuit court trial date. Officer Goodson drove the van that transported Freddie Gray, and he faces the most serious charges in connection with his…
Read MoreImpact of Officer Porter’s Mistrial on Officer Goodson’s Upcoming Trial
Warren S. Alperstein was quoted in a recent article published by The Greyhound regarding the anticipated outcomes of Officer Caesar Goodson, Jr.’s trial for charges in connection with the death of Freddie Gray. Prosecutors had planned on having Officer Porter testify in Officer Goodson’s trial, but since Officer Porter’s trial was rescheduled for June 13, 2016 after a declared…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Explains State’s Challenges Stemming From Officer Porter’s Retrial
Warren S. Alperstein recently joined Mary Beth Marsden on WBAL News Radio where he explained the state’s challenges of proceeding with the remaining five trials for the officers charged in the case of Freddie Gray’s death that will occur before Officer Porter’s newly announced retrial. Officer Porter’s retrial is scheduled for June 13, 2016 while the next trial, for Officer Goodson, remains…
Read MoreDeadlocked Jury in Officer Porter’s Trial Could Be Problematic for Prosecution
Baltimore defense attorney and former prosecutor, Andrew I. Alperstein was quoted in a recent Press Chronicle article regarding potential outcomes for Officer Porter and the remaining five charged officers in Freddie Gray’s death, depending on whether a retrial occurs. Mr. Alperstein notes, “If he’s [Officer Porter] convicted and sitting in jail, it’ll be of no significance to…
Read MoreHow Will Officer Porter’s Mistrial Affect the Case’s Future Trials?
Warren S. Alperstein was quoted in a recent ABC2 News article about the impact Officer Porter’s mistrial will have on the trials for the other five officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray. The next trial is set for Officer Caesar Goodson, the driver of the van that transported Freddie Gray, which is…
Read MoreWill Officer Porter Face a Retrial?
Warren S. Alperstein was featured on a recent NPR interview where he provided insight on what the public can expect as a result of the mistrial that was recently declared for Officer William Porter. Officer Porter is charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray. Mr. Alperstein notes, “It was a high legal bar to…
Read MoreJudge Williams Declares a Mistrial in the Case Against Officer Porter
Baltimore defense attorney and former prosecutor, Andrew I. Alperstein was quoted in a recent CNN article regarding the impact of Officer Porter’s mistrial on the entire Freddie Gray case. Officer Porter was the first of six officers to stand trial for charges in connection with the death of Freddie Gray. Mr. Alperstein noted,”Had he [Officer…
Read MoreJury in Officer Porter’s Trial Deadlocked as Deliberations Continue
Criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor in Baltimore City, Warren S. Alperstein appeared on a recent MSNBC video interview regarding the outcome of the arguments presented by both the prosecution and the defense during the trial for Officer William Porter who is charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray. As it related to the charge of…
Read MoreDefense Rests in Officer Porter’s Trial for Freddie Gray’s Death
Warren S. Alperstein was quoted in a recent Washington Post article about the challenges presented before the jury in deciding whether Officer William Porter is guilty of contributing to the death of Freddie Gray. Officer Porter pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office. Mr. Alperstein stated, “It will be…
Read MoreOfficer Porter States He Did Nothing Wrong in the Case of Freddie Gray’s Death
Warren S. Alperstein was featured in a recent NPR audio interview regarding probable interpretations of Officer William Porter’s testimony after he took the stand in his own defense. Officer Porter is being charged with manslaughter in the death of Freddie Gray while he was in police custody. Mr. Alperstein notes, “Officer Porter’s testimony came across very well…
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