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From CNN:
A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the case of Baltimore police Officer William Porter after jurors said they were deadlocked.
Porter was one of six officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray, who died after sustaining a neck injury while in police custody. Prosecutors will decide whether to retry the case.
No matter what happens next, legal analysts described the mistrial as a major setback for the prosecution that could effect the cases of the other five officers.
The judge told the prosecution and defense attorneys to appear in administrative court Thursday morning to set a new trial date.
A defense attorney declined to comment, saying he was subject to a court gag order.
Gray’s family thanked jurors for their service and asked the public to remain calm.
Read more over at CNN.