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Mangione fights death penalty charge in federal court
Luigi Mangione will appear in federal court Friday in a hearing over whether he should face the possibility of the death penalty if convicted.
Federal judge unseals Oaks sentencing memos
The Daily Record has asked a federal judge to unseal sentencing memoranda filed in former state Sen. Nathaniel T. Oaks’ criminal case.
Hearing in Oaks case set for day after General Assembly convenes
A federal judge will hear state Sen. Nathaniel T. Oaks’ request to sever his fraud-related charges from a later obstruction of justice charge just one day after the 2018 General Assembly […]
Experts: Nero’s choice of bench trial a smart decision
Officer Edward Nero’s decision to proceed before a judge on his misdemeanor charges stemming from his actions during the detention and arrest of Freddie Gray did not surprise legal experts, […]
In officer’s trial, Freddie Gray arrest details to play key role
The arrest of Freddie Gray will be front and center this week as one of the arresting officers is scheduled to be tried on misdemeanor charges stemming from his actions […]
Md. Judiciary, prosecutors question process of partial expungements
The logistics of a proposed bill which would allow people with multiple criminal charges from one incident to expunge the ones that qualify for removal from their record were questioned at […]
Judge rules for 6 separate trials in Freddie Gray case
A Baltimore City Circuit judge Wednesday ordered separate trials for the six police officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray in April after denying defense motions to […]
Hearing set on Maryland gun-control law
A hearing is scheduled in federal court on Maryland's gun-control law, which took effect last year.
Former IRS official refuses to testify at hearing
The former Internal Revenue Service official at the heart of the agency's tea party scandal once again refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing Wednesday that quickly devolved into political bickering between Democrats and Republicans.
Evidentiary hearing opens in ethics case against attorney
An attorney for lawyer Michael C. Hodes argued Tuesday that his client had simply taken a loan — one he intended to pay back, with interest.
Hearing: Judges, not commissioners, would set bail on work days
Court commissioners should set bail for criminal defendants only on weekends and holidays, the state judiciary proposed Monday as a cost-saving way to comply with a high-court decision finding that detainees have a constitutional right to counsel at the initial proceedings.
New bail rules ready, waiting
Maryland’s top court Monday approved procedural rules designed to ensure that defendants are represented by counsel at initial bail hearings; however, it delayed their implementation for an unknown amount of time.
