On May 12, 2015, U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced a federal investigation into the Baltimore Police Department following the death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man who suffered fatal injuries while in police custody. Lynch’s decision to investigate systemic misconduct marked a shift toward greater federal accountability in policing. It followed weeks of protests and civil unrest. The investigation revealed patterns of excessive force, unlawful stops, and racial discrimination. The case became part of a larger movement demanding justice and reform, fueling the Black Lives Matter movement and raising national consciousness about police brutality against African Americans.
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