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Former Baltimore police officer admits inflating work hours, gets no jail time
"We recognize the ongoing initiatives within the Baltimore Police Department aimed at enhancing accountability and restoring public confidence, particularly the improved collaboration with our office on internal investigations," Bates noted. "That progress is significant, and it is crucial that accountability remains a fundamental principle in addressing any instances of misconduct."
140-year sentence given to Baltimore woman found guilty in 2025 triple shooting
The sentence, imposed on 38-year-old Cassandra McRae, was announced Wednesday by the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office. A judge ordered McRae to serve 140 years of the sentence, with the first 25 years being without the possibility of parole, said a statement issued by the State's Attorney, Ivan Bates.
Judge convicts 2 Baltimore Police officers in misconduct case
“Police officers are entrusted with tremendous authority and a responsibility to uphold the law,” Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said in a statement. “When that authority is abused, through excessive force, false statements, or misconduct in office, it undermines public trust and threatens the integrity of our justice system.”