Pugh attorney: Firm complied with subpoena, not subject of ‘raid’
The offices of Mayor Catherine Pugh’s attorneys were not part of a multi-location search warrant execution Thursday but rather complied with a limited subpoena for financial records in their possession related to their representation. The documents had previously been sequestered from other client files and agents were directed to a separate area with the relevant documents, according [&he[...]
Local attorneys wait to see full scope of Pugh’s legal woes
With new information about Mayor Catherine Pugh’s book deals with nonprofits and businesses coming to light daily and one investigation underway, Baltimore attorneys cautioned Wednesday that it was unclear what, if any, laws may have been violated and that Pugh enjoys the presumption of innocence. Pugh, who took a leave of absence Tuesday while dealing with health concerns, […]
Baltimore certifies hospitals with best practices to treat opioid crisis
All 11 of Baltimore’s acute care hospitals have become certified under the city’s Levels of Care Initiative focused on best practices for responding to the opioid epidemic, Mayor Catherine Pugh announced Wednesday. The program publicly recognizes hospitals that have established certain treatments and procedures for substance use disorder and awards higher levels for hospitals that […]
The secret search for a new Baltimore police commissioner
The lack of trust resulting from the lack of transparency in all matters relating to the Baltimore Police Department is one of the most fundamental problems the city faces.
Editorial: Finding a police commissioner
We fear the absence of any substantive information about the search will set up the new appointee for failure.