Judge Barry G. Williams denied a motion to dismiss the case against Officer Caesar Goodson Thursday, but not before scolding prosecutors for not turning over key evidence.
State's attorneys did not turn over a second interview with Donta Allen, the other man in the van with Freddie Gray.
Williams called that a "clear violation" for the state."
"I don't understand how you don't see that," Williams said from the bench.
Per Williams, SAO must turn over any other evid for ALL defendants by end of court Monday or sanctions are coming. #GoodsonTrial
— Brian Kuebler (@BrianfromABC2) June 9, 2016
Opening arguments in the trial for the third police officer charged with murder in the death of Gray began Thursday.
Unsealed #GoodsonTrial docs lead to new hearing. Def just found out about witness interview. Stay tuned..@ABC2NEWS pic.twitter.com/PVvVL3aq0M
— Brendan McNamara (@BrendanABC2) June 9, 2016
Trial set to begin this morning. "Van driver" Caesar Goodson faces most serious charges of all 6 officers. #GMM2 @ABC2NEWS
— Brendan McNamara (@BrendanABC2) June 9, 2016
Waiting on Goodson. Trial 3, day 1. Not b4 judge hears motion on state not sharing evid. Defense hoping 4 dismissal pic.twitter.com/HizHe0BsRl
— Brian Kuebler (@BrianfromABC2) June 9, 2016
Goodson faces second-degree murder, manslaughter, assault, misconduct in office and reckless endangerment charges stemming from Gray's death.
Prosecutors say Goodson was ultimately responsible for Gray's well-being and was so negligent in failing to call a medic for Gray or buckle the man into a seat belt that his inaction amounts to a crime.
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Goodson waived his right to a jury trial and instead will leave his fate up to Baltimore Circuit Judge Barry Williams.
Gray died April 19 of last year, a week after he suffered a critical spinal injury in Goodson's wagon.
WMAR Staff contributed to this report.
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