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Officer Porter’s Defense Attorneys Call for a Mistrial in Freddie Gray Case
Warren S. Alperstein appeared in an ABC2 News video regarding the status of Officer William Porter’s trial in the death of Freddie Gray. Officer Porter’s defense attorneys called for a mistrial after the prosecution failed to disclose information regarding previous conversations Freddie Gray had with police officers about a back injury. “This is not an…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Analyzes the Role of Medical Evidence in the Gray Case on ‘In Focus’
Warren S. Alperstein appeared on the ABC2 News segment, In Focus, to discuss the role of medical evidence throughout the trial of Officer William Porter who is charged in the death of Freddie Gray. Mr. Alperstein explains that the assistant medical examiner ruled Freddie Gray’s death a homicide because after Gray was placed in police custody…
Read MoreWas Officer Porter Unaware of a New Seat Belt Policy?
Warren S. Alperstein was quoted in a recent Reuters article regarding the trial of Officer William Porter in the death of Freddie Gray. After one week of testimony, prosecutors must now prove that Officer Porter knew he was violating policy when he placed Gray into the police van without seat belting him. Mr. Alperstein noted that the defense…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Explains Intricate Jury Selection Process in Gray Case
Alperstein & Diener attorney, Warren S. Alperstein was quoted in a recent Baltimore Sun article regarding the jury selection process that is set to take place for the Freddie Gray case. On November 30, 2015, 75 potential jurors arrived at the courthouse in Baltimore, Md. for group and individual interviews. Selecting a jury is a…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Addresses Jury Selection Concerns in Gray Case
On November 30, 2015, Judge Barry Williams began the questioning for prospective jurors regarding the extent of their knowledge of the Freddie Gray case and the proceeding events that occurred throughout Baltimore, Md. Warren S. Alperstein was recently featured on WBAL Radio to provide insight about the beginning of the Freddie Gray trials, as well as Judge…
Read MoreJury Selection for Freddie Gray Case Begins
Andrew I. Alperstein, partner at Alperstein & Diener and CNN legal analyst, was quoted in a recent CNN article regarding the upcoming trials for the six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, as well as their probable defense strategies and potential external factors. However, one major question exists that could leave lasting impacts on…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Explains Legal Process for ‘Sex for Repairs’ Investigation
Warren S. Alperstein recently spoke with WBAL-TV 11 about the investigation into sexual misconduct complaints by residents in Baltimore’s public housing. A civil suit claims maintenance workers demanded sexual favors in exchange for repairs requested by the housing residents. “There is a process that needs to be completed to see whether prosecutors would move forward with…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Breaks Down Judge Williams’ Ruling From Recent Hearing in Gray Case
During the October 13 hearing of the Freddie Gray case, Judge Barry Williams ruled that the statements given by the charged officers during the police department’s internal investigation can be used as evidence. After hearing the arguments provided by prosecutors and defense attorneys, Judge Williams reasoned that the statements were given voluntarily, and therefore, are admissible as evidence…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Provides a Preview of Expected Arguments During Hearings in Freddie Gray Case
Warren S. Alperstein appeared in a recent ABC2 News video where he spoke about the arguments that were expected to be made before the judge during the October 13 hearing in the Freddie Gray case. The issue at hand is whether the statements given by the charged officers during the police department’s internal investigation can be…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Talks Violence in Baltimore on Square Off
On Sunday, October 11, 2015, Square Off Baltimore featured Councilman Brandon Scott, Bob Scherr, Deana Frank and Alperstein & Diener attorney, Warren Alperstein. In an effort to diminish the increasing violence in Baltimore City and promote a changing culture, the panel members discussed their own opinions for the cause of the violence and strategies for preventing it…
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