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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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
A car submerged in the water of the Inner Harbor.
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.
U.S. Marshals WANTED poster for Roy McGrath.
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.
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.
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?
“Betrayed: The True Story of 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.
U.S. Marshals WANTED poster for Roy McGrath.
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.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
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.
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: 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.
U.S. Marshals WANTED poster for Roy McGrath.
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.
The exterior of the Archdiocese of Baltimore building as seen on Monday, March 13.
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.
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.
Manhunt underway for Roy McGrath, ex-chief of staff to former Gov. Hogan, after no-show at fraud trial
McGrath, who now lives in Florida, was due in U.S. District Court in Baltimore at 9 a.m.
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.
Bill clears persistent Senate hill to allow lawsuits over church sex abuse
A state bill cleared a key Senate committee Friday to give more survivors of child sexual abuse the legal right to sue the church and other institutions complicit in the crimes.
The entrance to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore
Catholic Center located in Baltimore, Md., on December 2, 2022.
Man shot by Baltimore County detective in January has died, attorney general says
The man's name will be released “at a later time,” according to the attorney general.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Tanker truck explodes on U.S. 15 in Frederick, killing driver
A tanker truck overturned and caught fire on U.S. 15 in Frederick Saturday sending flames and black clouds shooting into the sky.
Black smoke rises over Frederick after a tanker truck overturned and caught fire on U.S. 15.
In Annapolis, bill takes shape to allow child sex abuse lawsuits against Catholic Church, schools
State lawmakers are closer to settle the terms of their proposal to give more survivors of child sexual abuse the opportunity to sue the Catholic Church and other institutions complicit in the crimes.
Exterior of the Maryland State House.
What to know about the upcoming release of Catholic church sex abuse investigation
With an order Friday from the courts, Marylanders are bracing for the release of an investigation into the history of child sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
A statue of Cardinal James Gibbons stands on the side of The Baltimore Basilica, on December 2, 2022.
Baltimore judge orders release of redacted investigation into Archdiocese of Baltimore sex abuse
Circuit Judge Robert Taylor Jr.’s order said he will hear arguments later on whether to release the entire report at a later date.
The entrance to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore
Catholic Center located in Baltimore, Md., on December 2, 2022.
Md. attorney general: Repeal of church immunity for sex abuse suits defensible ‘in good faith’
In a letter circulated Thursday, the Attorney General's Office concluded with the strongest words yet that it could defend a vote by lawmakers to repeal immunity given to the church and other institutions against child sex abuse lawsuits.
Maryland Attorney General applauds for Maryland Gov. Wes Moore as he delivers his first State of the State address on 2/1/23 at the Maryland State House.
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