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Bates releases updated ‘do not call’ list of 60 current and former cops who can’t testify
The Baltimore State's Attorney's Office released a new list of police officers who have credibility issues serious enough to block them from testifying in criminal cases.
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.
Two Baltimore police officers indicted in separate cases
A pair of Baltimore police officers are facing charges in separate cases, one involving the sale of drugs and the other a fatal 2022 vehicle crash.
Baltimore man wins writ of actual innocence in ’91 murder
An eyewitness who recanted his testimony and police interviews that were never turned over to the defense helped a Baltimore man win a writ of actual innocence in a 1991 murder for which he served 25 years in prison. A city judge granted the writ and ordered a new trial for the man, Anthony G. […]
Bates takes down ‘do not call’ list of Baltimore police officers, plans to update it soon
The Baltimore State's Attorney's Office plans to review and update its list of police officers who will not be called to testify because of credibility issues.
Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office drops murder case against Keith Davis Jr.
Prosecutors have dropped a pair of cases against Keith Davis Jr., who was repeatedly prosecuted in a 2015 murder case.
Ivan Bates sworn in as Baltimore State’s Attorney with pledge to ‘rebuild’ office
In his first address as Baltimore's new state's attorney, Ivan Bates reversed a policy that was a keystone of his predecessor's administration.
As Baltimore’s next state’s attorney, Bates will keep police, conviction integrity units
Ivan Bates ran for Baltimore state's attorney on a promise to bring change. But he also plans to preserve some things.
Stalking case against ex-Baltimore prosecutor moves to federal court
A former Baltimore homicide prosecutor who is accused of misusing grand jury subpoenas to monitor and stalk romantic partners is now under federal indictment for similar charges.
Independent candidate drops out of Baltimore state’s attorney’s race, leaving Bates as next top prosecutor
Roya Hanna, an independent candidate for Baltimore state's attorney, will drop out of the race Friday and endorse Ivan Bates, the winner of the Democratic primary.
Bates asks for patience as he prepares to ‘rebuild’ Baltimore state’s attorney’s office
Ivan Bates, the Democratic nominee for Baltimore state’s attorney, pledged to prosecute gun cases more aggressively but also asked for patience.
Indicted Baltimore State’s Attorney Mosby launches impassioned defense: ‘I have done nothing wrong’
Embattled Baltimore prosecutor Marilyn Mosby vowed to fight her federal charges Friday at an impassioned news conference in front of the Baltimore State’s Attorney’s Office.
