officer caesar r. goodson is accused of second degree murder for gross negligence in how he handled gray and refusing to heed his cry force help. the baltimore police union issued a statement saying the officers were not responsible for gray's death, accusing them of a conflict of from and demanded it be turned over to a special prosecutor. >> i have never seen a heavy rush to fire charges which i believe are separate and apart from the application of law and the facts of this case as we know them. >> president obama said the federal government would help to see that justice was served. >> those individuals charged are also entitled to due process, and rule of law. and so, you know, i want to make sure that the legal system runs the way it should. >> in the neighbourhd ga ibraly,isndt, leasthne f ds. yemeni city of aden continues. houthi rebels and troops loyal to the exiled president are battling for control of the main airport. we have more. >> reporter: as fighting escalates there's few if any safe zones le

the officer caesar r. goodson is accused of second degree murder for gross negligence in how he handled gray and refusing to heed his cry force help. the baltimore police union issued a statement saying the officers were not responsible for gray's death, accusing them of a conflict of from and demanded it be turned over to a special prosecutor. >> i have never seen a heavy rush to fire charges which i believe are separate and apart from the application of law and the facts of this case as we know them. >> president obama said the federal government would help to see that justice was served. >> those individuals charged are also entitled to due process, and rule of law. and so you know i want to make sure that the legal system runs the way it should. >> in the neighbourhood residents welcomed the indictments, a move some hope will remain confidence in the justice system. >> we are satisfied with the charges. these are an important step in getting justice for freddy. >> reporter: the mayor issued a warning to the po

the officer driving the vehicle, caesar r. goodsonn charged with second degree murder and faces up to 30 years. other charges against the others raping from manslaughter to assault. they can serve between 3 to 10 years. the attorney-general stressed justice would be sought no matter what. >> my administration is committed to a fair justice system for all. no matter who your occupation, aim, race colour or creed >>> joining us live from baltimore is reverent ron owens, who organised freddie gray's funeral. hopefully we'll connect with him soon. stay with al jazeera for more on the arrests and protests in baltimore. back to maryland at the top of the hour as demonstrations continue through the night. 8:00 eastern, 5 pacific. >>> nepal's national emergency operates reportedly says the death toll from last week's earthquake has past 7,000. 16,000 are injured. the new numbers hours after up up-u.n. officials and supplies aredly up by customs officials. the supply of clean water is running low. some villages devastated by the earthquake hav

r. >> we have probable cause to file criminal charges. >> yes! yes! >> reporter: a stunning announcement today by baltimore state's attorney marilyn mosby, caesar goodson, the officer driving the police van with freddie gray inside was charged with second-degree murder. >> mr. gray suffered a severe and critical neck injury as a result of being handcuffed shackled by his feet and unrestrained inside of the bpd wagon. >> reporter: the other five police officers involved also facing criminal charges. ranging from false imprisonment and assault to misconduct and manslaughter. >> despite mr. gray's seriously deteriorating medical condition, no medical assistance was rendered or summoned for mr. gray at that time by any officer. >> reporter: the state's attorney said gray's arrest began on the morning of april 12th, when gray ran from three officers on bike patrol who made eye contact with him. gray was found carrying a knife, but mosely said there was no probable cause for his arrest and no crime had been committed. >> the knife was nos a switch played and a lawful. >> reporter: the prosecutor says police ignored repeated requests by freddie gray for medic