Your Voice Your Future Town Hall with Armstrong Williams
Baltimore Sun co-owner Armstrong Williams held a live town hall with Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates and State's Attorney for Prince George's County Aisha Braveboy on Monday night.
March 28th, 2025: Unpacking the Juvenile Justice System
Join the conversation with TJ Smith. Dive into a compelling conversation with Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, where strategies to combat crime and ensure justice are discussed in depth. As the community grapples with the impact of violent crime and joyous news of decreasing rates, Bates shares insights on partnerships, accountability, and the need for systemic changes in juvenile justice. This episode sheds light on the balance between reform and public safety, offering a narrative that underscores the importance of community engagement and legislative support.
Fifth person pleads guilty for role in Brooklyn Day mass shooting
Baltimore Circuit Judge Lynn Stewart Mays is set on April 29 to sentence Jackson on charges of conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, second-degree assault, use of a handgun during the commission of a crime of violence and possession of a regulated firearm under 21.
Baltimore man to spend 60 years in prison for 2024 murder of 6-year-old
"This sentence ensures that a dangerous individual who has continually demonstrated a propensity for violence throughout his life will spend the majority of his remaining years behind bars, unable to inflict harm on another innocent person," Baltimore State's Attorney Ivan Bates said.
Man sentenced in fatal stabbing of girlfriend’s 6-year-old son: ‘No justification’
In January 2024, Baltimore Police responded to a “domestic-related stabbing” at the boy’s home in the Morrell Park neighborhood.
State's Attorney announces four indictments for violent crimes in Baltimore
Authorities say McCrae is seen in the footage leaving the game while making a phone call, and then entering a grey sedan that followed the victim's Honda CRV to the scene of the shooting.
Prosecutors end effort to vacate Adnan Syed’s conviction
Adnan Syed was convicted for murdering his high school girlfriend Hae Min Lee and spent more than two decades behind bars. After his story was chronicled on the podcast “Serial”, his conviction was vacated by a judge and he was freed. That conviction was later reinstated. NBC News’ Lester Holt spoke exclusively with new Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates about why he’s ending the fight to overturn that conviction, and why he supports a reduction in Syed’s sentence.
Baltimore Prosecutors Drop Effort to Cancel Adnan Syed’s Conviction
“I did not make this decision lightly, but it is necessary to preserve the credibility of our office and maintain public trust in the justice system,” Mr. Bates said in a statement.
Judge to decide on sentence reduction for Adnan Syed after prosecutors end efforts to toss his murder conviction
The Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates supports Syed’s motion to reduce his sentence, despite withdrawing a previous motion to vacate his conviction in a court filing Tuesday night. The prosecutor’s reversal came just hours before Syed was due in court.