A Baltimore police officer charged in the death of Freddie Gray has filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby.
Lt. Brian Rice sued Mosby and Baltimore County Sheriff's Major Sam Cogen for defamation of character, false imprisonment and violation of rights, according to WMAR-TV.
In the lawsuit, Rice cites Mosby's comments during her press conference on May 1, 2015 when she announced charges against six officers. Her statements included ones about the legality of the knife found on Gray. While officers maintain the knife was unlawful, Mosby said it was legal.
Rice faces manslaughter and other charges stemming from Gray's death. Two other officers -- Sgt. Alicia White and Officer William Porter -- have filed similar defamation lawsuits in a Maryland court.
