Freddie Gray’s death was a flashpoint in the modern movement against police brutality. A decade later, his name remains a rallying cry during protests and Juneteenth teach-ins. Though charges were brought against six Baltimore police officers, none were convicted—a painful reminder of the systemic barriers to accountability.
In 2025, policing reform is still top of mind. From federal oversight of departments to calls for abolition, the legacy of Freddie Gray underscores how far we’ve come—and how far we still need to go.
As the nation continues to be consumed in uprising over the death of Freddie Grey, word has come that the investigation has reached a pivotal point with Gray’s death being ruled a homicide and 6 police officers being charged according to CNN.
Those charges include one officer, the driver of the police van, being charged with multiple counts, including second-degree depraved-heart murder. Other officers were also charged with several counts, including manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter, and second-degree assault.
So what’s next? In terms of public response we know this is not even a dent in the surface, but it is a step in the right direction. Legally, Baltimore City State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, who ironically comes from a long lineage of police in her own family, will now prosecute the officers.
