I very much hope that the trial of the officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray in police custody will be televised in its entirety, just as George Zimmerman's trial was ("Prosecutors ask court to limit release of Freddie Gray evidence — or post it all online," June 16).
Although Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby does not want to "try this case in the press," I think it's important that the public be able to hear all the arguments and evidence for themselves and decide whether justice was done.
Some have suggested that Ms. Mosby's motion for a gag order (including not releasing Mr. Gray's autopsy) may indicate some weakness in her case. If so, then it's especially important that the trial be televised because if the officers are acquitted it might prevent another riot if people have heard the evidence for themselves and concluded that justice was done, even if though they may disagree with the verdict.
There we no riots after Mr. Zimmerman was acquitted, perhaps because so many people had watched the trial and felt that the jury's decision was justified. For the same reason it would be much better for Baltimore if the trial involving Mr. Gray's death were televised.
Douglas McNeil