The rulings settle parts of a monthslong dispute in the case, though the judge did not hold the state’s attorneys office in contempt of court following delays and excuses for not sharing evidence that the defense requested.
Samuel Wise Jr., 24, of Baltimore County, was set to stand trial on Monday, but pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, use of a handgun during the commission of a crime of violence, and first-degree escape.
In a 2-1 opinion, the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled that Maryland cannot enforce a law that requires people to get a license before they can buy a handgun.
Patrick Wojahn, a Democrat who served as the mayor of College Park from 2015 to 2023, was sentenced to 30 years in prison plus five years’ probation on 140 counts of possession and distribution of child pornography.
Cejus Watson pleaded guilty on Thursday to theft for leaving work, selling the cannabis at his tattoo shop in Baltimore County and going home before his shift ended on Sept. 29, 2022.
“These cost-cutting measures employed by Hyundai and Kia at the expense of public safety are unacceptable,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said in a statement. “They have left our residents vulnerable to crime and are significantly burdening our police resources.”
Earl Lee, 27, is charged with first- and second-degree murder, use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence and related offenses, according to court records.
Federal prosecutors alleged Mosby lied about experiencing an “adverse financial consequence” to take advantage of a provision in the CARES Act to make an early withdrawal from her retirement account.
“This verdict is a testament to the steadfast commitment and skill of our prosecutors, the diligence of law enforcement, and the integrity of our justice system,” Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates said in a statement.
Mosby, 43, is accused of lying about experiencing adverse financial consequences to withdraw money early from her retirement account under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
William Dredden, 40, and Tiffany Harrison, 37, are charged with first- and second-degree assault, conspiracy to commit first- and second-degree assault, use of a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence and related offenses.
Scores of first responders, state and city leaders and mourners gathered for the funeral of Baltimore City firefighter Rodney Pitts III, who died in the line of duty Oct. 19.