Baltimore approves $6.4 million settlement for Freddie Gray's family

September 8, 2015 12:54 PM EDT – The city of Baltimore has reached a $6.4 million wrongful death settlement with the family of Freddie Gray. Gray suffered a fatal spine injury while in police custody. (AP). September 8, 2015 12:54 PM EDT – The city of 

Gray's death sparked outrage that led to days of massive protests, including some that turned violent. Buildings went up in flames, and local businesses were devastated by vandalism and looting — despite the Gray family's pleas for peace. Complete

Baltimore has agreed to pay Freddie Gray's family $6.4 million – but why? There may be a mischievous motive.

The family of Freddie Gray, the 25-year-old black man whose April death in police custody resulted in weeks of protests against Baltimore police, has received $6.4 million in a wrongful death settlement with the city. According 

Gray's death sparked outrage that led to days of massive protests, including some that turned violent. Buildings went up in flames, and local businesses were devastated by vandalism and looting — despite the Gray family's pleas for peace. Complete