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Created: 06 October 2023

The decades-old conviction, however, relied on since-discredited fire investigation techniques. Recognizing the flaws that led to scores of arson exonerations around the country, a Baltimore Circuit Court judge overturned Lucas’ guilty findings in 2015. Read more.

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Created: 06 October 2023

As a result of collaborative efforts between law enforcement and community-based organizations, violent crime is down throughout Maryland. But, more must be done. Project Safe Neighborhoods balances prevention, intervention, strategic law enforcement, and community engagement to end gun violence and keep communities safe. Read more.

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Created: 06 October 2023

New report shows squeegee activity has dropped drastically in Baltimore. Watch here.

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Created: 06 October 2023

Butler pled guilty in April to First-Degree Murder, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence, Attempted Armed Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Burglary. Read more.

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Created: 06 October 2023

Galeano talks about the conviction rate and the city and gives updates on the cases involving Dashawn Carter and Rudolph Berry. Read more.

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Created: 06 October 2023

While taking the witness stand the day prior, Spence tried to explain how she felt threatened and feared for her life while working as a security guard at the Royal Farms store on Washington Boulevard in Baltimore. But it seems other evidence in her trial convinced jurors she was guilty of second-degree murder for the shooting death of 26-year-old Marquise Powell. Read more.

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Created: 23 August 2023

“We will pursue this case with the utmost diligence, ensuring that all evidence is scrutinized and every legal avenue explored. Our message is clear: no act of terror will overshadow the strength and resilience of Baltimore or its residents,” Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan J. Bates said in a Thursday news release. Read more.

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Created: 23 August 2023

"It’s extremely difficult when you have 30 people shot, when you can’t talk to a lot of the folks that were there," said Scott. "We have to figure out a way to protect people’s rights, especially young people, but we also have to find a way to make sure we can bring justice for families and do that in the right way." Read more.

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Created: 23 August 2023

In a news release, Bates said the charges against the women would have been dismissed via the city’s citation docket program after the completion of community service had the three been cited rather than arrested. Read more.

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Created: 23 August 2023

The defendant asked to be sentenced immediately after a jury found him guilty Tuesday of three counts of murder in the killings of 24-year-old Shiand Miller, who was about eight months pregnant, and her 3-year-old daughter, Shaniya Gilmore, a spokesperson for the Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office said in an email. Read more.