Harford County Circuit Judge Yolanda L. Curtin on Friday granted a request from Victor Martinez-Hernandez’s attorneys to postpone his trial until April 1, 2025. Martinez-Hernandez is charged with first- and second-degree murder, first- and second-degree rape, third-degree sex offense and kidnapping.
Jewel Crowder, 41, of Baltimore, was found guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court of voluntary manslaughter, use of a handgun during the commission of a crime of violence and reckless endangerment.
Earl Lee, 28, of Mid-Govans, was found guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court of first-degree murder and related crimes. “I know I did not kill that man,” he told Circuit Judge Kendra Y. Ausby at his sentencing.
A man admitted on Tuesday to killing his cellmate at a Baltimore jail in a case that raised questions about how prisoners with disabilities are housed.
Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, was found guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court of attempted first-degree murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence and armed carjacking. His attorneys vowed to appeal.
Both sides are expected on Wednesday to deliver their closing arguments in the trial after Linthicum, 26, of Cockeysville, elected to not testify in his own defense.
For almost three hours on Thursday, Baltimore County Police Officer Jonathan Chih recalled what unfolded on Warren Road the night of Feb. 9, 2023. At times, he choked up on the witness stand.
Prosecutors argue that Linthicum tried to kill the very people who were there to help him. But his defense attorneys contend that he was experiencing a mental health crisis — and police botched the response.
Baltimore City Council members and others called on voters to reject Question H, a ballot initiative supported by David Smith to cut the number of council districts.
Cpl. Zachary Small testified at his trial in Baltimore Circuit Court that he neither harbored any hatred toward Justin Russell nor intended to hurt him.
Shawn Brunson was found guilty of vehicular manslaughter, theft and driving without a license. He apologized and said he did not intend to harm anyone.
After some back and forth, Circuit Judge Paul E. Alpert granted the request in the trial of Baltimore County Police Cpl. Zachary Small — but limited the state to asking one question.
The Child Victims Act of 2023 took effect on Oct. 1, 2023, eliminating the time limit for survivors of child sexual abuse to file lawsuits and allowing more people to sue the institutions that facilitated their victimization.