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Appeal of attempted murder case might be undone by Maryland governors’ lost say on parole
The stripping of Maryland governors from parole decisions on life-sentenced inmates might end the appeal of a man who pleaded guilty to attempted murder.
Md. General Assembly strips governor of parole decisions
The General Assembly has stripped Maryland governors of having the final say in parole decisions for inmates sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. The House of Delegates voted 92-46 Tuesday night to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of the measure giving the appointed Parole Commission the final decision regarding parole. The […]
Md. Senate overrides veto of bill stripping governor of final say in parole
The Senate voted Monday to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of legislation to strip him and future Maryland governors of the final say in parole decisions for inmates sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. With the Senate’s 31-16 vote, attention shifts to the House of Delegates, which could vote as early […]
Attempted killer appeals plea deal, cites ‘misadvice’ on Maryland governor’s role
A man who pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder in the beating and fiery mutilation of an Eastern Shore housemate has urged a federal appeals court to rescind his plea and 40-year prison sentence.
Md. General Assembly strips governor of parole decisions
With just hours left in its 2021 session, the Democratic-led General Assembly on Monday approved legislation to strip Maryland governors of the final say in parole decisions for inmates sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. The Senate passed the measure on a 30-to-17 vote; The House of Delegates tally was 88-50. […]
Md. Senate passes bill stripping governor of parole decision
The Maryland Senate on Monday approved legislation to strip the state’s governors of the final say in parole decisions for inmates sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. With the Democratic-led Senate’s largely party line 31-16 vote, the bill goes to the House of Delegates, where Democrats are also in the majority. Gov. Larry […]
Md. Senate panel hears bill to strip governor of parole decision
Maryland governors would be stripped of the final say in parole decisions for inmates sentenced to life with the possibility of parole after having served at least 17 years in prison under legislation being considered by the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. Senate Bill 202 is designed to ensure these inmates have a meaningful opportunity for […]
House panel hears bill to strip governor of parole decision
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland governors would be stripped of the final say in parole decisions for inmates sentenced to life with the possibility of parole who have served 20 years in prison under legislation being considered by the House Judiciary Committee. House Bill 1219 is designed to ensure these inmates have a meaningful opportunity for parole […]
