releases: https://cummings.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cummings-statement-mistrial-state-maryland-v-william-porter
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| https://cummings.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cummings-statement-mistrial-state-maryland-v-william-porter | Cummings Statement on Mistrial In State of Maryland v. William Porter | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | MD | Elijah Cummings | C000984 | cummings.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. (December 16, 2015) Today, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) issued the following statement on the mistrial declared today by Judge Barry G. Williams in State of Maryland v. William Porter: It is my understanding that the jury in Officer Porters trial was deadlocked unable to reach a unanimous verdict of either guilt or innocence on all four charges. This is why Judge Barry G. Williams declared a mistrial. I have also been informed that the Baltimore City States Attorneys Office intends to retry Officer Porter. There will also be the trials of the other officers who have been charged. I know that many of my neighbors have been following this trial closely, and many may be disappointed by todays outcome. Each of us will continue to struggle with the very raw, very real emotions the death of Mr. Freddie Gray invokes. I commend Baltimore City States Attorney Marilyn Mosby in her efforts to pursue justice; the jurors for faithfully carrying out their civic duty; and all who have worked to ensure full and fair trials for each defendant involved. With the eyes of the world on Baltimore City, we must ensure that any protests that take place are peaceful, and we must ensure that the process of healing our community continues. We must continue to channel our emotions into strong, positive change, so that, as a city, we truly see our young men of color before it is too late. This is the road to more equal justice in our community. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |