Every coin has two sides and every case has two sides to the story. There are several key things to watch carefully in the William Porter case. First the jury’s first introduction to the case is with the State’s opening statements. While openings are not evidence in any case, they set the tone for what might happen. And jury consultants often teach trial lawyers that jurors often decide a case on the opening statements and then look towards evidence that will validate their feelings from the opening. A well- spoken opening statement outlining the case in graphic, eloquent manner is crucial to either side. And Deputy State’s Attorney Michael Schatzow emotionally appealed to the jury with words to describe how Freddie Gray entered the van and then how he left the van—saying Gray could walk, talk, breath and run before he got in the Baltimore police van. Gray left the van unconscious clinging for his life and died a week later. As for the two sides of the coin, the cross … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Watch in Freddie Gray Police Officer Case