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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.
In newly obtained affidavit, former Gov. Hogan recounts learning of Roy McGrath’s alleged fraud
Documents obtained from state prosecutors shed new light on the early days of the Roy McGrath scandal — including what then-Gov. Larry Hogan knew, and when he knew it.
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates listens as Mayor Brandon Scott gives the annual State of the City address on Monday, April 17. The event was held at the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center in South Baltimore.
Baltimore to resume enforcement of nonviolent offenses
Bates campaigned on reversing a policy of his predecessor, Marilyn Mosby, not to prosecute low-level, nonviolent offenses such as drug possession, trespassing and prostitution.
LOUISVILLE, KY - AUGUST 25: Matthew Vanderpool, environmental health specialist and entomologist for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, displays a mosquito collected earlier in the day on August 25, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. Vanderpool specializes in mosquito control, a public health process that involves placing traps to collect specimen, identifying various mosquito species, and testing the samples for mosquito-borne diseases. Lab technologists test for Saint Louis encephalitis, West Nile virus, La Crosse encephalitis, and Eastern equine encephalitis.
Rancid butter and smelly cheese. Hopkins study identifies the body odors that attract mosquitoes
A new study by an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University finds a key factor attracts mosquitos to some people over others: body odor.
Photo collage showing statue of man cradling infant in arms next to image of priest and boy sitting in pews reading Bibles, overlayed with variety of short and long white redaction boxes.
Unmasked: Catholic high school teacher returned to classroom after abuse claim
A former teacher at the old Cardinal Gibbons High School has been identified as one of the redacted names in the attorney general's report on sex abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Archdiocese of Baltimore
The 10 Catholic Church figures unmasked in report on sex abuse within Archdiocese of Baltimore
The Banner has identified seven church figures whose names were redacted from the recent report on child sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
A Baltimore Police car and crime scene tape remains on the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Baltimore homicide detectives investigating baby’s fall from third-story balcony
Officers found the boy with life-threatening injuries and he was hospitalized in critical condition.
Photo collage of page from Baltimore archdiocese directory of parishes next to page from 1973 newspaper including photo of St. Ann’s in Baltimore, with red border and red redaction marks sprinkled over the image.
Two more alleged Catholic Church abusers revealed: ‘It still haunts me’
Two alleged abusers whose names were redacted in the Maryland Attorney General's report on child sexual abuse have been identified as Michael V. Scriber and the Rev. Joseph G. Fiorentino.
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.
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