USA: Baltimore holds huge block party after cops convicted

Huge sound systems blasted music by Baltimore DJs United who drew a crowd of around 1,500 protesters who had finished marching from Baltimore City Hall to the intersection of Pennsylvania and North Ave, Saturday. Music was a mix of Baltimore house and hip-hop, with a few disco tracks. Surrounded by boarded up houses, the party goers chanted "fuck the police" and raised their middle fingers as helicopters flew overhead. Maryland State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced on Friday that six officers involved in Gray's case were suspended and arrested on charges ranging from second-degree murder to assault. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan declared a state-of-emergency in Baltimore earlier in the week following clashes between protesters and police. Some 5,000 National Guard troops were deployed and a city-wide curfew has since been issued, remaining in effect until May 5th.