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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit in Fatal Baltimore Rowhouse Fire

Families of firefighters killed in 2022 blaze unable to prove city's liability, court rules.

Woman Awarded $750K After Sidewalk Fall Outside Prince George's County Building

Christine Woods was permanently disabled after tripping on uneven bricks in the pedestrian plaza.

Attempted Murder Case Dismissed Due to Missing Victim

Kyree Brannon's charges were dropped after the prosecution couldn't locate the victim.

Deaths Linked to Escapes from Sydney Mental Health Hospital

Authorities investigate high rate of patient escapes at Cumberland Hospital

Judge Starts Jury Selection in Baltimore Shooting Trial Despite Plea Delay Request

Defendant Kyree Brannon intended to enter guilty plea, but judge refused to postpone proceedings

Maryland Corrections Officer Indicted for Alleged Assault of Juvenile in Custody

Officer Dewaun Gough faces charges of second-degree assault, misconduct in office, and submitting a false statement.

Corrections Officer Indicted for Alleged Assault at Baltimore Juvenile Facility

Prosecutors say the officer falsified a report about the incident involving a detainee.

7 Zizians Charged in 3 States After Border Agent's Killing

The group's violent ties span multiple states, but their prosecutions have stalled amid delays and little action in other cases.

Jury Selection Begins in Double Shooting Trial

Raekwon Newman faces charges in April 2025 incident in East Baltimore

Man Convicted in Deadly Crash Faces New Charges for Driving on Suspended License

Melachi Brown was previously sentenced for a 2023 crash that killed 6 construction workers on the Baltimore Beltway.

Man Convicted in Fatal Beltway Crash Faces New Charges

Melachi Brown was previously sentenced for 2023 crash that killed 6 construction workers

Man convicted in deadly Beltway crash cited for driving without license

Victim's family outraged after Melachi Brown, who served reduced sentence, was pulled over driving illegally

Elderly Man Charged After Alleged Disturbance At St. Mary's Hospital

Trial set for March after 79-year-old accused of yelling at staff and refusing to leave

Baltimore Official Warns Juvenile Justice System Lacks Resources

Pamela Chung says proposed legislation would bring more serious offenders into an underfunded system

Baltimore Murder Trial Postponed After Defense Lawyer Falls Ill

Davontaye Watkins faces first-degree murder and firearm charges in 2024 killing