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David Lorenz speaks at sidewalk news conference along with abuse survivors and advocates who are part of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, on May 8, 2023 outside of the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
‘They are all still at large’: Clergy abuse survivors call for suspensions, release of names after investigative articles
Fallout begins over church sexual abuse report; one official, Monsignor Richard Woy, resigned from the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center’s board of directors.
Archdiocese of Baltimore
How clues in the Catholic Church abuse report helped The Banner uncover hidden clergy names
The investigation identified three of the clergy members and one church official whose names were redacted from the report.
Photo collage showing printout with some text redacted with black boxes. It has a rip in the middle of the page, revealing fuzzy photograph of priest underneath on red background.
Secret no more: 3 priests from sex abuse report identified
Reporters matched details in the Maryland attorney general's report into the Archdiocese of Baltimore to court transcripts, archdiocesan letters, church directories, news articles and other public documents.
Collier County Sheriff's deputies speak with the wife of Roy McGrath at his Florida home in a still image from body camera footage recorded by a a deputy on March 13, 2023.
Florida sheriff’s video suggests Roy McGrath kept plan from wife to go on the lam
The video corroborates statements later from McGrath’s attorney that those closest to the former aide to Gov. Larry Hogan knew nothing of his intention to go on the lam.
Roy McGrath FBI wanted poster.
Search warrant suggests Roy McGrath’s disappearance not impulsive
The new details suggest Roy McGrath made no spur-of-the-moment decision to skip trial and take off on the run.
Roy McGrath FBI wanted poster.
How the FBI found Roy McGrath: A known Cadillac, multiple cellphones
Authorities described the encounter as an “agent-involved shooting,” and it was not immediately clear if FBI agents shot McGrath, or he shot himself.
The U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI are teaming up to offer a $20,000 reward for information in the search for Roy McGrath, an ex-top aide to former Gov. Larry Hogan, who didn't show for his federal criminal trial and is considered a fugitive.
Roy McGrath killed by gunfire in confrontation with FBI in Tennessee
The ex-chief of staff for former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan had been the focus of a three-week manhunt after failing to show up for his federal fraud trial.
The U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI are teaming up to offer a $20,000 reward for information in the search for Roy McGrath, an ex-top aide to former Gov. Larry Hogan, who didn't show for his federal criminal trial and is considered a fugitive.
Roy McGrath manhunt: Law enforcement attention on southern U.S.
The FBI and U.S. Marshals have been searching for McGrath for 17 days since he skipped out on his federal fraud trial in Baltimore.
Baltimore judge Melissa Phinn threw out Adnan Syed's murder conviction in light of new evidence that someone else could have strangled Hae Min Lee, ordered the release of  Syed.
Court’s reversal stunned followers of Adnan Syed. We unpack the decision.
There’s much to unpack in the court’s ruling. For now, the biggest question remains: Will Adnan Syed be able to keep his freedom?
The U.S. Marshals Service and the FBI are teaming up to offer a $20,000 reward for information in the search for Roy McGrath, an ex-top aide to former Gov. Larry Hogan, who didn't show for his federal criminal trial and is considered a fugitive.
Roy McGrath manhunt: Feds double reward to $20,000 for fugitive Maryland official
A new wanted poster lists McGrath at 5 foot 5 and 140 pounds, with one possible alias of “Roy Baisliadou.” The poster notes he’s a U.S. citizen born in Greece and considered an escape risk by the FBI. Authorities are asking anyone with information to call 1-800-CALL-FBI.
A car submerged in the water of the Inner Harbor.
Phillips Seafood chef saved driver from Inner Harbor — on his day off
A witness saw a young man, later identified as Phillips Seafood sous chef Tom Walsh, jump into the water to save the driver.
U.S. Marshals WANTED poster for Roy McGrath.
How the Roy McGrath e-book could affect his criminal case
Political insiders, law enforcement and others fascinated with McGrath’s case quickly started reading the 52-page book, which author Ryan Cooper claims was written with cooperation from McGrath.
Roy McGrath speaks during a coronavirus press conference at the Maryland State House on April 15, 2020. McGrath, who eventually became Gov. Larry Hogan's chief of staff, is facing state and federal criminal charges related to a "severance" payment he received from the Maryland Environmental Service when he left to join Hogan's office.
New Roy McGrath book claims to spill Annapolis secrets. We got a sneak peek at two chapters.
A book about former state official — and fugitive — Roy McGrath goes on sale Wednesday. Here’s what The Banner learned from previewing two chapters.
“Betrayed: The True Story of Roy McGrath.”
Amid Roy McGrath manhunt, Amazon lists a juicy tell-all book. Who wrote it?
An author claims he worked with Roy McGrath on a tell-all book about former Gov. Larry Hogan. Is he telling the truth?
U.S. Marshals WANTED poster for Roy McGrath.
Roy McGrath manhunt: Feds’ search for fugitive stretches into the weekend
U.S. Marshals and FBI agents have sought McGrath since Monday when he failed to show to federal court in Baltimore for his fraud trial.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
Baltimore man charged with pulling gun on elementary school basketball coaches
“You better put my son into the game,” the man told coaches, according to charging documents.
Roy McGrath speaks during a coronavirus press conference at the Maryland State House on April 15, 2020. McGrath, who eventually became Gov. Larry Hogan's chief of staff, is facing state and federal criminal charges related to a "severance" payment he received from the Maryland Environmental Service when he left to join Hogan's office.
Roy McGrath manhunt: FBI called Florida sheriff concerned for fugitive’s welfare
”We’re concerned that something may have happened,” an FBI agent told sheriff’s deputies in a Monday phone call.
U.S. Marshals WANTED poster for Roy McGrath.
Roy McGrath manhunt: Officials search fugitive ex-Maryland official’s Florida home
Law enforcement was seen again Wednesday morning at the Florida home of Roy McGrath, the ex-chief of staff to former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who remains missing after skipping out on his criminal trial Monday.
The exterior of the Archdiocese of Baltimore building as seen on Monday, March 13.
Judge clears way for release of investigation into sex abuse within Archdiocese of Baltimore
Attorney generals office will redact 37 names from the report and rewrite portions to omit identifying information for another 60 people.
Roy McGrath speaks during a coronavirus press conference at the Maryland State House on April 15, 2020. McGrath, who eventually became Gov. Larry Hogan's chief of staff, is facing state and federal criminal charges related to a "severance" payment he received from the Maryland Environmental Service when he left to join Hogan's office.
Where is Roy McGrath? Here’s the latest on what we know
Roy McGrath, who was once chief of staff to former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, remains missing on Tuesday, one day after he skipped out on his federal criminal trial.
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