Killing of Freddie Gray - Quiz
  • 1. What did Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake say about officers who engage in brutality and racism?
A) They should be suspended indefinitely
B) They must undergo mandatory sensitivity training
C) They should be publicly shamed
D) There is no place for them in the Baltimore Police department
  • 2. According to Gene Ryan, the president of the police union chapter, what is the stance on the officers' responsibility for Gray's death?
A) The officers were following standard procedure
B) None of the officers are responsible
C) The officers acted in self-defense
D) The officers should be held accountable
  • 3. What was President Barack Obama's position regarding the protests following the death of Freddie Gray?
A) He called for them to be dispersed immediately
B) He suggested they be moved to a different city
C) He supported them if they were peaceful
D) He refused to comment on the matter
  • 4. Why did Alan Dershowitz believe Mosby overcharged the officers?
A) To appease protesters and prevent further disturbances
B) To set a new legal precedent
C) Due to pressure from the Governor
D) Because of overwhelming evidence against them
  • 5. How did former prosecutor Page Croyder characterize Mosby's charging decision?
A) As an act of political bravery
B) As reflecting either incompetence or unethical recklessness
C) As a brave move for justice
D) As a standard legal process
  • 6. According to Page Croyder, what was Mosby's motive for circumventing normal procedures?
A) To ensure a speedy trial
B) To save the city money
C) To step into the national limelight
D) To help the police department reform
  • 7. What did defense attorneys allege as a basis for their motion for Mosby to recuse herself?
A) Her residency outside of Baltimore
B) Her lack of legal experience
C) Personal gain by Mosby and her husband
D) Her history of working as a defense attorney
  • 8. What was a specific claim made by the defense regarding a relationship between Mosby and Gray's attorney?
A) They are close friends
B) They are business partners
C) They are related by marriage
D) They are former law school classmates
  • 9. What was Jeffrey Toobin's view on the motion to disqualify Mosby?
A) He did not see any serious conflict of interest
B) He thought the judge would definitely agree
C) He believed the motion was very strong
D) He believed the police officers had a solid case
  • 10. What did the lawyers representing the officers threaten to do if the city did not pay damages?
A) Release confidential information to the media
B) Sue Mosby and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
C) Resign from the police force
D) Go on a labor strike
  • 11. In the rebuttal by Michael Schatzow, when was Gray detained according to the state?
A) The moment he was placed in the transport van
B) After the officers found the knife
C) Immediately upon his arrest
D) Well before the officers knew he possessed a knife
  • 12. How did Michael Schatzow describe the defense motion in his 11-page rebuttal?
A) As absurdly bouncing from one ridiculous allegation to another
B) As an emotional plea for mercy
C) As a perfectly valid legal strategy
D) As a request for a change of venue
  • 13. What deadline was set for Mosby to respond to the defense motion?
A) July 4, 2015
B) June 26, 2015
C) August 1, 2015
D) May 4, 2015
  • 14. Where did the police encounter Freddie Gray?
A) At the West District police station
B) At the University of Maryland
C) At the corner of North and Mount
D) Near the Gilmor Homes housing project
  • 15. Who stated that Gray climbed into the van on his own?
A) Dr. Carol Allan
B) Lieutenant Brian W. Rice
C) Anthony W. Batts
D) Officer Garrett Miller
  • 16. How many confirmed stops did the transport van make while Gray was detained?
A) Four
B) Two
C) Eight
D) Six
  • 17. At what time was Gray taken to the Shock Trauma Center?
A) 8:39 am
B) 8:59 am
C) 9:45 am
D) 9:24 am
  • 18. What phrase did the prosecution use to describe the police van during the trial?
A) A coffin on wheels
B) An unbelted transport unit
C) A cage on tracks
D) A dangerous vehicle
  • 19. How much of Gray's spine was severed at the neck?
A) 50%
B) 20%
C) 90%
D) 80%
  • 20. How many days prior to Gray's arrest was the seatbelt policy revised?
A) Three weeks
B) Two days
C) Six days
D) One month
  • 21. What was the legal status of the knife Gray was carrying, according to the state's attorney?
A) It was legal under Maryland law
B) It was a banned switchblade
C) It was a prohibited weapon
D) It was illegal under state law
  • 22. Who was Freddie Gray's mother?
A) Fredericka Gray
B) Gloria Darden
C) Sandra Darden
D) Carolina Gray
  • 23. What neighborhood did Freddie Gray live in as a child where he suffered lead poisoning?
A) Westminster
B) Charles Village
C) East Baltimore
D) Sandtown-Winchester
  • 24. How high did Freddie Gray's blood lead levels test as a child?
A) 37 μg/dL
B) 45 μg/dL
C) 18 μg/dL
D) 25 μg/dL
  • 25. What condition was Freddie Gray diagnosed with after entering school?
A) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Dyslexia
D) Autism spectrum disorder
  • 26. What position did Freddie Gray play in local football little league?
A) Linebacker
B) Wide receiver
C) Quarterback
D) Running back
  • 27. In what grade did Freddie Gray drop out of high school?
A) Eleventh grade
B) Ninth grade
C) Eighth grade
D) Tenth grade
  • 28. To which company did Gray sell his future settlement payments?
A) Baltimore Settlement Group
B) Access Funding
C) Maryland Equity Partners
D) Lead Recovery Services
  • 29. How much was the lump sum payment Gray received for his settlement?
A) $18,000
B) $146,000
C) $25,000
D) $10,000
  • 30. Where was Gray living at the time of his death?
A) Charles Street
B) West Baltimore
C) Sandtown-Winchester
D) East Lorraine Avenue
  • 31. What was Freddie Gray's height?
A) 5 feet 6 inches
B) 5 feet 10 inches
C) 5 feet 8 inches
D) 6 feet 0 inches
  • 32. How many prior arrests did Freddie Gray have on his criminal record?
A) 8
B) 25
C) 12
D) 18
  • 33. Where was Freddie Gray taken after sustaining fatal injuries?
A) University of Maryland Police Station
B) Johns Hopkins Hospital
C) Baltimore City Jail
D) R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
  • 34. How did the medical examiner rule the death of Freddie Gray?
A) Suicide
B) Accident
C) Homicide
D) Natural causes
  • 35. What specific murder charge was filed against the van driver?
A) Involuntary manslaughter
B) Manslaughter
C) Second-degree depraved-heart murder
D) First-degree premeditated murder
  • 36. What charges did the grand jury add to all officers involved?
A) Conspiracy to commit murder
B) Assault with a deadly weapon
C) Obstruction of justice
D) Reckless endangerment
  • 37. Who declared a state of emergency in Baltimore?
A) Mayor of Baltimore
B) President of the United States
C) Commissioner Anthony W. Batts
D) Governor Larry Hogan
  • 38. Which officer's trial ended in a mistrial?
A) Officer Rice
B) William Porter
C) Officer Goodson
D) Officer Nero
  • 39. How many years of experience did Caesar R. Goodson Jr. have on the police force?
A) 10 years
B) 5 years
C) 16 years
D) 17 years
  • 40. In what year did Officer Garrett E. Miller join the Baltimore Police Department?
A) 2011
B) 2012
C) 2010
D) 2008
  • 41. What is the age of Lieutenant Brian W. Rice?
A) 29
B) 41
C) 45
D) 30
  • 42. In what year was Brian W. Rice promoted to lieutenant?
A) 2010
B) 2012
C) 2011
D) 1998
  • 43. What reason was reported for Brian W. Rice's hospitalization in 2012?
A) Mental health evaluation
B) Physical injury
C) Promotion screening
D) Internal affairs investigation
  • 44. How many total complaints were filed against Brian W. Rice with the Internal Affairs Division?
A) 2
B) 32
C) 17
D) 10
  • 45. What was the subject of the sustained complaint against Brian W. Rice in 2012?
A) Misusing his position for an arrest
B) Sending sexual images
C) Threatening to kill himself
D) Drug evidence left in his car
  • 46. How old was Sergeant Alicia D. White?
A) 29
B) 25
C) 30
D) 26
  • 47. When did Sergeant Alicia D. White join the police force?
A) 2011
B) 1998
C) 2010
D) 2012
  • 48. How long before Freddie Gray's death was Alicia D. White promoted to sergeant?
A) Three months
B) Two weeks
C) One year
D) Six months
  • 49. How many years of experience did Brian W. Rice have as an officer at the time of the incident?
A) 16 years
B) 12 years
C) 17 years
D) 20 years
  • 50. What was the outcome of Officer Porter's trial in December 2015?
A) A mistrial
B) An acquittal
C) A plea bargain
D) A guilty verdict
  • 51. Who found Officer Nero not guilty in May 2016?
A) An appellate court
B) Marilyn Mosby
C) A jury
D) Judge Williams
  • 52. Who filed a complaint against Marilyn Mosby regarding prosecutorial misconduct in 2016?
A) Brian Rice
B) Kevin Moore
C) John Banzhaf
D) Anthony Batts
  • 53. Which charges were dropped by the grand jury for both Miller and Nero?
A) Second-degree assault
B) Misconduct in office
C) Involuntary manslaughter
D) False imprisonment
  • 54. When were all charges against William G. Porter dropped?
A) December 16, 2015
B) July 27, 2016
C) June 13, 2016
D) May 23, 2016
  • 55. Which officer was found not guilty of all charges on May 23, 2016?
A) William G. Porter
B) Edward M. Nero
C) Brian W. Rice
D) Garrett E. Miller
  • 56. What rank was Alicia D. White promoted to in February 2024?
A) Sergeant
B) Commander
C) Lieutenant
D) Captain
  • 57. Which bureau is Alicia D. White assigned to oversee as of February 2024?
A) Patrol Operations Bureau
B) Public Integrity Bureau
C) Homicide Division
D) Internal Affairs Division
  • 58. Who announced the Department of Justice review of Baltimore Police practices on May 8, 2015?
A) Merrick Garland
B) Loretta Lynch
C) Barack Obama
D) Eric Holder
  • 59. When did the Department of Justice announce it would not bring federal charges against the six officers?
A) May 8, 2015
B) February 2024
C) September 12, 2017
D) October 13, 2016
  • 60. What was a primary focus of the federal review of the Baltimore Police Department?
A) Traffic congestion
B) Excessive force
C) Underfunding
D) Technology upgrades
  • 61. What movement protested Gray's death?
A) Civil Rights Coalition
B) Black Lives Matter
C) Justice for All
D) Occupy Wall Street
  • 62. Who compared the protest images to a 'lynch mob'?
A) Gene Ryan
B) Larry Hogan
C) William Murphy
D) T.J. Smith
  • 63. Which MLB team's game against the Baltimore Orioles was postponed?
A) New York Yankees
B) Tampa Bay Rays
C) Chicago White Sox
D) Boston Red Sox
  • 64. How many people were arrested in New York City on April 29, 2015?
A) 11
B) 500
C) 143
D) 34
  • 65. Which city had protestors involved in physical altercations with officers?
A) Miami
B) Portland
C) Denver
D) Seattle
  • 66. How many homicides were recorded in Baltimore in May 2015?
A) 29
B) 44
C) 43
D) 45
  • 67. Which month in 1972 set the record for homicides in Baltimore that was tied in July 2015?
A) August
B) May
C) July
D) December
  • 68. How many total homicides did Baltimore record in 2015?
A) 189
B) 353
C) 300
D) 344
  • 69. Which artist released a song titled 'Baltimore' in 2015?
A) Kevin Devine
B) Kevin Morby
C) Stephen Malkmus
D) Prince
  • 70. Who directed the 2017 HBO documentary 'Baltimore Rising'?
A) Justin Fenton
B) Sonja Sohn
C) Stephen Janis
D) Taya Graham
  • 71. Which podcast launched a 16-part series regarding the death of Freddie Gray?
A) Interventions
B) The Real News Network
C) We Own This City
D) Undisclosed
  • 72. Which band closed their 2016 album with the track 'Never Ended'?
A) Horse Lords
B) Dru Hill
C) Wondaland
D) The Jicks
  • 73. How many agents did each federal agency embed with the Baltimore police to help investigate?
A) Five
B) Ten
C) Two
D) Three
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