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Maryland man pleads guilty to murder in connection with 2024 Baltimore shooting

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A Maryland man pleaded guilty to murder, assault and attempted robbery in connection with a deadly shooting in Baltimore's Harbor East neighborhood, according to the Baltimore State's Attorney's Office. Read more. 

Pam Chung, Chief Of Juvenile Division City States Attorneys Office, talks changes and concerns

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Pamela Chung, chief of the Juvenile Division for the Baltimore City state’s attorney’s office, warned that Maryland’s juvenile justice system lacks the capacity to absorb more serious offenders under proposed legislation. Read more.

Man sentenced to 30 years for murder of teen outside Baltimore hotel

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Dejuan Cole is facing a life sentence, with all but 30 years suspended, after he pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and use of a handgun in a crime of violence. Read more.

Youth Charging Reform Act met with resistance from law enforcement

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House Bill 409 and Senate Bill 323, known as the Youth Charging Reform Act, has the support of the state attorney general and the acting juvenile services secretary, but it's opposed by the Maryland State's Attorneys' and the Maryland Chiefs of Police associations. Both sides gave passionate testimony Wednesday at a Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee hearing in Annapolis. Read more.

The defense attorney turned top cop: Ivan Bates on why some offenders 'must go to jail'

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Baltimore State Attorney Ivan Bates discussed the city’s drop in homicides in 2025, crediting tough on crime prosecution. (VIDEO)

Records: Several defendants in Baltimore drug trafficking takedown are repeat offenders

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According to investigators, defendant Terrell Pryor was selling bulk quantities of cocaine to other defendants for resale, and this discovery led investigators to a second open-air drug market that was also operating in the city. Read more.

States attorney Ivan Bates, local law enforcement announces takedown of drug trafficking organization

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State's Attorney Ivan Bates, local law enforcement announces takedown of drug trafficking organization (VIDEO). Watch here.

Baltimore State's Attorney Champions 'T.I. Bill' for Just Arrest Warrant Issuance at Maryland General Assembly Opening

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Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan J. Bates unveiled his office's third legislative agenda at the Maryland General Assembly's Opening Day. Bates, now also the president of the Maryland State's Attorneys' Association (MSAA), is advocating for the Court Commissioners | False Statements bill with a focus on fairness and accountability in the criminal justice system. The proposed bill is a response to the arrest of rapper T.I. in 2023 from a warrant issued in Baltimore based on a court commissioner’s acceptance of a statement of facts from an individual, without any evidence or consultation with law enforcement or prosecutors. Read more.

Crime is down, so why isn’t Ivan Bates happy?

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His first three years in office have been largely defined by the remarkable decrease in gun violence in the city. It’s a stark reversal of predecessor Marilyn Mosby’s eight years in office, when Baltimore recorded more than 300 killings each year. Read more.

Baltimore Police officer pleads guilty to unlawful sexual contact with 16-year-old girl

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“The harm caused by former Officer Curlon Edwards was profound, and no one—especially someone entrusted with authority—has the right to abuse their position and violate another person,” Bates said. “We hope this outcome affirms the survivor’s courage in coming forward and reinforces that our office will stand with victims, pursue accountability, and work to ensure their voices are heard.” Read more.