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Presbury Street Murderer Angry at Life Sentence
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The prosecution described Mackay as a repeat offender with at least 41 run-ins with law enforcement since 2004. Mackay has previously been charged for narcotics and in connection to multiple armed robberies in both Maryland and Delaware. Read more.
Torrey Snow: Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates Discusses Reducing Violent Crime in the City
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Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates spoke with WBAL's Torrey Snow about reducing violent crime in Baltimore, Erek Barron's resignation as Maryland U.S. attorney, and other topics. Read more.
Man receives 2 life sentences for mass shooting that killed Baltimore boxer, injured 6 others
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Jabre Griffith was found guilty in November 2024 of first-degree murder, six counts of attempted murder, and firearms charges in the shooting. Read more.
Maryland father sentenced to 65 years for shooting inside mall during his child's birthday party
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Bill 25-0014 — separate legislation introduced by Councilman Mark Conway — would allow Baltimore City Emergency Medical Services to administer buprenorphine in treating those with opioid use disorders. The drug, which is itself an opioid, works by blocking the effects of other opioids and is also useful for treating people experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Read more.
Bates, Lipscomb talk prisoner being released after wrongful conviction, Barron resignation
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"It's what I consider to be almost an autopsy of a case, of a criminal trial. That's really what I do," Lipscomb explained. Read more.
Man released from prison nearly 30 years after wrongful murder conviction, state attorney says
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James Langhorne was 24 when he was convicted in 1996 for the November 1993 murder of 24-year-old Laurence A. Jones Jr. on the 1400 block of Bank Street. Langhorne maintained his innocence throughout his decades in prison. Read more.
Prosecutor Says ‘Cold-Blooded Killer’ Guilty of Thanksgiving Week Murder
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Prosecution and defense counsel gave closing statements on the fifth day of Kemonta Johnson’s jury trial on Feb. 6 and debated the legitimacy of admitted evidence, which includes cellphone records, a 9mm Ruger handgun recovered from the scene and Kemonta Johnson’s 2007 Chevrolet Uplander minivan. Read more.
Man Pleads Guilty to Fratricide
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A man accused of fatally shooting his brother and fleeing to North Carolina pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and firearm use in a violent crime before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland on Feb. 6. Michael D. Conley, 35, fatally shot 27-year-old brother Devon Thomas on April 11, 2024 following a dispute in the 3400 block of Spelman Road. Read more.
Man found guilty of assaulting 2 protesters outside Planned Parenthood in Baltimore
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Brice, 28, of West Baltimore, did not dispute that he beat up the two men. But he argued that he did not intend to seriously injure them. Read more.
Baltimore woman's false allegations against rapper T.I. spurs State's Attorney's support for new bill
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"Too often we see individuals that have arrest warrants put out on them for whatever reason, then they're detained , they're locked up, and they're arrested for whatever reason they've lost jobs, they've lost time from their community," said Bates. Read more.