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April 30, 2015
Police source: Mayor Blake ordered cops to 'stand down' at height of rioting
It appears that Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake was more concerned about the safety of rioters on Monday night than police officers and the public.
A senior law enforcement source told Fox News that the mayor gave a direct order to the police chief for officers to stand down when the riots were beginning to get out of control.
Despite a firm denial by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, a senior law enforcement source charges that she gave an order for police to stand down as riots broke out Monday night, raising more questions about whether some of the violence and looting could have been prevented.
The source, who is involved in the enforcement efforts, confirmed to Fox News there was a direct order from the mayor to her police chief Monday night, effectively tying the hands of officers as they were pelted with rocks and bottles.
Asked directly if the mayor was the one who gave that order, the source said: "You are God damn right it...(Read Full Post)