By John Vibes Baltimore, MD — As the long legal process in the case of Freddie Gray begins to unfold, a spotlight is now shining on the brutal practices of the Baltimore Police Department.
As we documented last month, Freddie Gray was more than likely the victim of what police call “Nickel Rides.” Nickel Rides are a horrific police torture tactic where a suspect is handcuffed and placed in the back of a police van without restraints, and driven recklessly around town by police officers. This practice has also been called a “Rough Ride” or a “Cowboy Ride.”
Now it has been revealed that many …read more