Man receives 2 life sentences for mass shooting that killed Baltimore boxer, injured 6 others
Jabre Griffith was found guilty in November 2024 of first-degree murder, six counts of attempted murder, and firearms charges in the shooting.
Torrey Snow: Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates Discusses Reducing Violent Crime in the City
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.
Baltimore Man Sentenced to Life for 2023 Cherry Hill Murder
The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General announced the sentencing of Baltimore man Parris Harris, 20, for the first-degree murder of Desmond Gardner on Jan 26, 2023. Gardner, 27, was murdered while on his way to visit his young daughter during his lunch break from work. Harris was convicted following a three-day jury trial that concluded July 12, 2024.
Defendant to Serve 10 Years For Firearm Violations
Eaddy was found guilty of all charges but first-degree murder and firearm use on March 14. During the proceedings, the prosecution recommended a harsher sentence of 50 years, citing Eaddy’s prior repeated offenses pertaining to drugs and firearm possession.
Fifth person sentenced for role in Brooklyn Day mass shooting: ‘A small chapter in his story’
Prosecutors alleged that Jackson fired a gun on 8th Street near Stoll Street in the direction of seven people who were running away or into the air to scare them. His attorneys contended that he never shot a weapon.
Former Coppin State University police officer pleads guilty to forcibly touching teen girl
"Offenses like this are intolerable and inexcusable in any circumstances, but even more so where a police officer, whose very job it is to protect our youth from predatory behavior like this, is the one who commits the crime," said State's Attorney Ivan Bates. "He not only assaulted this teen, but he violated the public's trust."
From Prosecutor to Mentor: Advocating for Justice. J. Burke Miller
J. Burke Miller, currently serving as Deputy Division Chief of the Misdemeanor Jury Trial Unit at the Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City, is a role model in the Baltimore legal community.
Ivan Bates: Md. prosecutors ‘cautiously optimistic’ over new juvenile services secretary | GUEST COMMENTARY
However, with the recent decision by Gov. Wes Moore to move on from Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) Secretary Vincent Schiraldi and announce the appointment of Betsy Fox Tolentino as acting DJS secretary, we are cautiously optimistic about the future of the juvenile system.
Baltimore’s top prosecutor seeks nearly $900K for body camera review
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates is asking the city to fund its division that reviews body camera footage, which he says has played a key role in helping drive down the city’s crime rates. “There’s no more important division to the success of our office than the body-worn camera [division],” he said Wednesday at a city council budget hearing.