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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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens (right) tours the Vine City neighborhood with his senior advisor Courtney English (left). (Matt Reynolds/AJC 2024)

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