David Weinstein, a former federal prosecutor familiar with the case, said if he chooses a jury trial, selecting the panel will be a crucial process. The van driver, Officer Caesar Goodson, faces second-degree murder and other charges. Another key difference between Goodson's trial and Officer Edward Nero, who was acquitted last month, is who will decide. The stakes are high in the upcoming trial for an officer prosecutors say bears the most responsibility for the death of Freddie Gray, a young black man whose spine was snapped in the back of a police transport wagon. Nero opted for a bench trial, while Goodson could place his fate in hands of a jury.

Source: Fox News June 05, 2016 13:30 UTC