Baltimore sees new protests after accusations against police officers.
The city spearheaded protests across the United States on Saturday after six police officers were criminally charged in the death of a 25-year-old black man; demonstrations are expected to continue over the weekend, with a large protest marching from the location where the victim, Freddie Gray, was detained.
BALTIMORE (Reuters) The city of Baltimore led the protests in the United States on Saturday, after six police officers were criminally charged in the death of a 25-year-old black man.
Protests are expected to continue over the weekend, with a large demonstration planned in Baltimore, starting from the location where the victim, Freddie Gray, was detained.
Many in the city were elated on Friday after police officers were charged with crimes ranging from murder to assault and misconduct in connection with Gray's death on April 19.
The victim suffered severe spinal cord injuries while in police custody.
Crowds clashed with police on Friday during demonstrations in several cities along the West Coast of the United States, while police responded with pepper spray and stun grenades.
Protesters threw rocks at police in Seattle, police said.
Protests were also reported in several other cities against a series of murders of unarmed black people.
(By Scott Malone and Ian Simpson)