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Freddie Gray's family seeking more answers on autopsy

Billy Murphy, attorney for Freddie Gray's family, speaks during a May 1 news conference at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture. (Alex Brandon / Associated Press)

A lawyer for the family of Freddie Gray said Wednesday that he is seeking more details on the findings of Gray's autopsy, including all the underlying evidence medical examiners used to rule the death a homicide.

William H. Murphy Jr. said Tuesday that he had received a copy of the report several days ago. But in a statement Wednesday, he said he was "dismayed that despite our repeated requests, we have not yet received the autopsy photographs, the medical examiner's autopsy notes, the tests performed on Mr. Gray's body, and everything else upon which the medical examiner relied."

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Murphy said he also wanted to obtain witness statements, video footage and police radio recordings relevant to the case.

"Without this evidence, nobody can intelligently comment about the conclusions in the autopsy report," Murphy said.

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The 13-page report, obtained by the Baltimore Sun, concluded that Gray had suffered a fatal "high-energy injury" while riding in a police van after his arrest on April 12. Because officers failed to follow proper safety protocols, the examiner concluded that Gray's death was a homicide.

Six police officers have been charged in connection with Gray's death. They have all pleaded not guilty ahead of a trial scheduled for the fall.

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