Friday, May 1, 2015

US leaders respond to charges against police officers

US President Barack Obama says it's vital that the truth surrounding the death of a young  black man in the custody of Baltimore police comes out.

The American leader was speaking following news that six local police officers face criminal charges in relation  to the case.

Meanwhile, the mayor of Baltimore Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has promised that she will be "relentless" in her efforts to change the culture of the city's police department.  

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The city's mayor said that the "vast majority" of the city's police officers serve with honor. 

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