1st Trial in Freddie Gray Case Set for Nov. 30

A Baltimore judge has scheduled the first trial in the Freddie Gray case for Nov. 30 and the other trials for early next year.

Officer William Porter will go on trial first. He is accused of failing to provide or request medical care for Gray and not securing him safely in a van.

Gray was a black man who died after being injured in custody. His death led to protests, rioting and a curfew after people became angry over the police treatment of Gray.

Porter is charged with manslaughter, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office.

Prosecutors said they intend to call Porter as a witness against Sgt. Alicia White, who faces identical charges, and Officer Caesar Goodson, who faces an additional "depraved-heart" murder charge. Goodson's trial is set for Jan.6 and White's for Jan. 25.

Officers Garrett Miller and Edward Nero face misdemeanor assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment charges. Miller's trial begins Feb. 9, and Nero's is set for Feb. 22.

Lt. Brian Rice, who faces charges of manslaughter, misdemeanor assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment, goes to trial March 9..

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