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Maddi O’Neill covered trial courts and the business of law for The Daily Record from June 2022 through April 2024. She is now a freelance contributor.
She previously covered courts for her hometown paper, the Erie Times-News, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Her stories have won numerous awards in both Pennsylvania and Maryland, including first place in breaking news and investigative reporting. Her writing on the criminal justice system has also appeared in Vox.
Recent Articles from Madeleine O'Neill
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July 31, 2023
Treasurer for Baltimore County campaign committees sentenced for stealing funds
The onetime treasurer for a Baltimore County political slate who admitted to embezzling tens of thousands of dollars in campaign funds was sentenced.
Law
July 28, 2023
Rehab.com founder Nagle, opponents end rival lawsuits over company’s management
A pair of lawsuits over the management of Maryland-based Rehab.com LLC have both been dismissed in federal court.
Law
July 27, 2023
Lawsuit over Henrietta Lacks’ ‘immortal’ cells heads into settlement talks
A lawsuit between the family of Henrietta Lacks and a biotech company accused of profiting off her "immortal" cell line has been referred for settlement talks.
Law
July 27, 2023
Md. high court allows expert’s testimony in Baltimore lead paint case
Maryland’s Supreme Court revived a lead paint lawsuit out of Baltimore by allowing a doctor’s expert testimony about how lead exposure affected the plaintiff.
News
July 25, 2023
Bar counsel finalist says he was rejected by Maryland Supreme Court
The finalist to lead Maryland’s Attorney Grievance Commission said the state Supreme Court declined to confirm him for the job of bar counsel.
Law
July 24, 2023
Ravenell’s prison sentence delayed again as he seeks review by U.S. Supreme Court
Convicted Baltimore defense attorney Kenneth W. Ravenell will remain out of prison while he asks the U.S. Supreme Court to consider tossing his federal money laundering conviction.
Law
July 19, 2023
Quality-of-life citations back in Baltimore courts, bringing familiar problems
This is the citation docket's first week back in Baltimore. Low-level quality-of-life offenses are once again churning through the city's district courts.
Law
July 17, 2023
MSBA expands board with eye on diversity, though critics have concerns
The Maryland State Bar Association is adding 13 new seats to its Board of Governors, an update that has provoked murmurs of concern from Baltimore members.
Law
July 14, 2023
Ravenell appealing money laundering conviction to U.S. Supreme Court after 4th Circuit rejection
A split 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Baltimore defense lawyer Kenneth W. Ravenell's request to reconsider tossing his federal money laundering conviction.
News
July 13, 2023
D.C. lawyer suspended for practicing law in Maryland without license
A Washington, D.C., lawyer has been indefinitely suspended after the Maryland Supreme Court found he practiced law without being licensed in the state.
Law
July 11, 2023
New Jersey lawyer indefinitely suspended for practicing in Maryland, ignoring conflict of interest
A New Jersey lawyer has been suspended after a court found he practiced law in Maryland without authorization and represented clients with a conflict of interest.
Law
July 10, 2023
Laptop owner’s privacy rights extended to copy of hard drive: Md. Supreme Court
A laptop owner who agreed to let government investigators make a “mirror image” copy of his hard drive had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the data after he withdrew […]
