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Maryland becomes latest U.S. state to abolish death penalty
May 02, 2013|Ian Simpson | Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Maryland became the 18th U.S. state to abolish the death penalty on Thursday when Governor Martin O’Malley signed a bill outlawing capital punishment in the state. O’Malley, a Democrat mentioned as a potential presidential candidate in 2016, had pledged to sign the bill, which the… Read More »
Fraudulent charities and websites commonly appear soon after tragedies
AG Gansler Urges Marylanders to Give Only to Legit Charities Following Boston Marathon Bombings Generosity is encouraged, Baltimore, MD ( April 18, 2013)– In the wake of horrific bombings this week during the Boston Marathon that has spurred an outpouring of charitable giving and generosity, Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler is encouraging Marylanders to… Read More »
Mayor’s task force issues recommendations for speed camera reform
By Scott Calvert, The Baltimore Sun3:45 p.m. EDT, March 20, 2013 A task force studying Baltimore’s troubled speed camera program will urge the city to increase oversight of the process, change the way camera sites are selected and create a new website containing maps and other information for the public, according to draft recommendations… Read More »
About Cyberbullying, How to Handle it..
Reprinted from “Stop Bullying” A public service announcement by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services When cyberbullying happens, it is important to document and report the behavior so it can be addressed. Steps to Take Immediately Report Cyberbullying to Online Service Providers Report Cyberbullying to Law Enforcement Report Cyberbullying to Schools Steps to… Read More »
Suspicious Colleague Reported Levy to Hopkins Officials, Dean Says
Reprinted from the Baltimore Sunspot By Scott Dance, The Baltimore Sun 12:58 p.m. EST, February 27, 2013 A female colleague of Johns Hopkins gynecologist Dr. Nikita Levy had grown suspicious of the doctor, noticing he wore a pen around his neck while examining patients, when she told Hopkins officials she believed he was secretly… Read More »
Johnson Convicted for Murder of Phylicia Barnes
Reprinted from Baltimore City State’s Attorney News 2.6.2013 A Baltimore City Circuit Court jury convicted Michael M. Johnson today of second-degree murder for killing Phylicia Barnes, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Gregg L. Bernstein announced. Ms. Barnes came to Baltimore from North Carolina on December 17, 2010, to visit and stay with her sister. The… Read More »
Your Rights as Victim of Crime
Obtain information about your case, including current status Participate in programs and services available in your local area: Financial Assistance Crisis intervention services Domestic violence programs Crime victim advocates Counseling Support groups Receive and submit a “Crime Victim Notification Request and Demand for Rights Form” Attend all adult and certain juvenile criminal justice proceedings… Read More »
The Importance of Victim Impact Statements
Reprinted from the Baltimore City State’s Attorney Website Crime victims have the right to submit what are known as victim impact statements, and the State’s Attorney’s Office strongly encourages victims to exercise this important right. What is a victim impact statement? In an impact statement, a victim provides an explanation of how the crime… Read More »
Immigrants, in Baltimore City fear Divide over Status Checks
By John Fritze and Erik Maza, The Baltimore Sun3:10 p.m. EST, February 25, 2012 Julio Cesar Ayala knew he was taking a risk when he decided to overstay his tourist visa four years ago, but he never expected to be threatened with deportation for climbing behind the wheel of the family’s silver minivan. The… Read More »
Baltimore City pays out $70,000 to two adults, boy injured by police
2:34 p.m. EST, February 29, 2012 Baltimore’s Board of Estimates on Wednesday approved a $70,000 payout to three people, including a 2-year-old, injured by police during an arrest on charges of trespassing. City Council President Bernard C. “Jack” Young voted against the payment, because he believes more training of police needs to done to… Read More »
