The defense said the charges should be dropped because they say State Attorney Marilyn Mosby swayed the public and, potentially, the jury, when she announced the indictments against the officers.

The judge denied the motions to dismiss the charges against the officers.

The Baltimore Sun reported Wednesday afternoon the sides will argue if the officers should be tried together or separately.

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In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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