Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Jury acquits man whose arm was broken by Baltimore police

BALTIMORE – A man whose arm was broken by a Baltimore police officer during an arrest at a nightclub earlier this year has been acquitted of all charges.

J. Wyndal Gordon, the attorney for 25-year-old Aaron Winston, says a jury on Tuesday found his client not guilty of second-degree assault, disorderly conduct and obstructing and hindering. A judge dismissed three other charges during the trial in Baltimore Circuit Court.

Police said Winston repeatedly interfered with their attempts to escort another man out of the Mosaic Nightclub and fell while in a struggle with an officer.

Gordon says Winston broke his arm and was taken in handcuffs to a police station before being taken to a hospital.

Police spokesman T.J. Smith said Wednesday that an internal investigation into the incident is underway.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles