AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunApr 23, 2021 at 6:06 pmThe Maryland’s Attorney General’s Office said Friday it believes there should be a review of “in custody” death reports produced by the state’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner during the tenure of Dr. David Fowler, nine days after Fowler testified that an ex-Minneapolis police officer was not responsible for the death of George Floyd in police custody.The announcement came less than 24 hours after the attorney general’s office received a letter from the former medical examiner of Washington, D.C., Roger A. Mitchell, signed by 431...…AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunApr 23, 2021 at 6:06 pmThe Maryland’s Attorney General’s Office said Friday it believes there should be a review of “in custody” death reports produced by the state’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner during the tenure of Dr. David Fowler, nine days after Fowler testified that an ex-Minneapolis police officer was not responsible for the death of George Floyd in police custody.The announcement came less than 24 hours after the attorney general’s office received a letter from the former medical examiner of Washington, D.C., Roger A. Mitchell, signed by 431...WW…

AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunApr 14, 2021 at 5:00 amFour years after more than 60 businesses sued Baltimore over what they called its botched response to unrest following the death of Freddie Gray, the city has filed a response casting its effort “a success” that looks even better compared with what has taken place in other cities.The 273-page filing, backed by depositions of key city officials at the time, emails and internal documents, portrays the city in a positive light and provides fresh information about events leading up to the unrest, including the elusive “purge” flyer, which...…AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunApr 14, 2021 at 5:00 amFour years after more than 60 businesses sued Baltimore over what they called its botched response to unrest following the death of Freddie Gray, the city has filed a response casting its effort “a success” that looks even better compared with what has taken place in other cities.The 273-page filing, backed by depositions of key city officials at the time, emails and internal documents, portrays the city in a positive light and provides fresh information about events leading up to the unrest, including the elusive “purge” flyer, which...WW…

AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunMar 29, 2021 at 9:46 amA Baltimore Police officer who sought the Republican nomination for mayor was indicted last week by the Office of the State Prosecutor for lying about being a city resident.Ivan Gonzalez was charged with perjury, falsifying voter registration and related charges after being indicted by a grand jury following an internal police department investigation.AdvertisementThe Sun . Gonzalez declined to comment at the time, telling a reporter, “You guys are fake news.”He declined to comment Monday as well. The Police Department said his police...…AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunMar 29, 2021 at 9:46 amA Baltimore Police officer who sought the Republican nomination for mayor was indicted last week by the Office of the State Prosecutor for lying about being a city resident.Ivan Gonzalez was charged with perjury, falsifying voter registration and related charges after being indicted by a grand jury following an internal police department investigation.AdvertisementThe Sun . Gonzalez declined to comment at the time, telling a reporter, “You guys are fake news.”He declined to comment Monday as well. The Police Department said his police...WW…

AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunMar 19, 2021 at 3:03 pmFederal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby and State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, subpoenaing her campaign and the couple’s business records, according to a grand jury subpoena obtained by The Baltimore Sun.The U.S. Attorney’s office and the FBI requested a wide range of financial records related to the power couple: tax returns, bank statements, credit card statements, loan documents and canceled checks. They subpoenaed Mosby’s campaign treasurer and requested records tracing...…AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunMar 19, 2021 at 3:03 pmFederal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby and State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, subpoenaing her campaign and the couple’s business records, according to a grand jury subpoena obtained by The Baltimore Sun.The U.S. Attorney’s office and the FBI requested a wide range of financial records related to the power couple: tax returns, bank statements, credit card statements, loan documents and canceled checks. They subpoenaed Mosby’s campaign treasurer and requested records tracing...WW…

AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunMar 18, 2021 at 8:46 amAssistant U.S. Attorney Martin Clarke was driving back from Richmond, Virginia, in late March 2019 when he tuned his radio to a . A couple weeks earlier The Baltimore Sun had published its first stories about her Healthy Holly children’s book series, and Pugh went public to address mounting questions.Clarke knew she was not telling the truth. He was among the investigators who had been looking into Pugh’s finances for more than two years at that point.Advertisement“It was the scene of the crime, and she’s standing there, giving excuses...…AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunMar 18, 2021 at 8:46 amAssistant U.S. Attorney Martin Clarke was driving back from Richmond, Virginia, in late March 2019 when he tuned his radio to a . A couple weeks earlier The Baltimore Sun had published its first stories about her Healthy Holly children’s book series, and Pugh went public to address mounting questions.Clarke knew she was not telling the truth. He was among the investigators who had been looking into Pugh’s finances for more than two years at that point.Advertisement“It was the scene of the crime, and she’s standing there, giving excuses...WW…

AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunMar 09, 2021 at 1:41 pmHomicide detectives have charged a 14-year-old boy with the fatal shooting last week of a 15-year-old in Northwest Baltimore.Police identified the suspect as Damonyae Malone, and he was arrested Monday night. He is charged with killing Jaileel Jones, who was shot on March 4 in the 5100 block of Chalgrove Ave. Jaileel was AdvertisementMaryland court records state that Malone has been charged with first- and second-degree murder as well as attempted murder, assault and weapons offenses.In a release that did not name Malone, police said that...…AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunMar 09, 2021 at 1:41 pmHomicide detectives have charged a 14-year-old boy with the fatal shooting last week of a 15-year-old in Northwest Baltimore.Police identified the suspect as Damonyae Malone, and he was arrested Monday night. He is charged with killing Jaileel Jones, who was shot on March 4 in the 5100 block of Chalgrove Ave. Jaileel was AdvertisementMaryland court records state that Malone has been charged with first- and second-degree murder as well as attempted murder, assault and weapons offenses.In a release that did not name Malone, police said that...WW…

AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunFeb 12, 2021 at 4:15 pmFour people have been charged in the 2019 home invasion killing of a 31-year-old man who was the beloved youth sports director at the Y in Catonsville.Police charged Aaron Butler, 48, of Elkridge; Donta Holdclaw, 46, of West Baltimore; and Elease Frazier, 27, of Northwest Baltimore; for the in the 4800 block of Clifton Ave., court records show. Authorities are searching for a fourth suspect, Khalil Madden, 27, and offering a $5,000 reward for his capture.AdvertisementCharging documents say that Taylor was shot through the front door while...…AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunFeb 12, 2021 at 4:15 pmFour people have been charged in the 2019 home invasion killing of a 31-year-old man who was the beloved youth sports director at the Y in Catonsville.Police charged Aaron Butler, 48, of Elkridge; Donta Holdclaw, 46, of West Baltimore; and Elease Frazier, 27, of Northwest Baltimore; for the in the 4800 block of Clifton Ave., court records show. Authorities are searching for a fourth suspect, Khalil Madden, 27, and offering a $5,000 reward for his capture.AdvertisementCharging documents say that Taylor was shot through the front door while...WW…

AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunFeb 03, 2021 at 4:44 pmMaryland’s top federal prosecutor Robert K. Hur announced he is stepping down after nearly three years.Hur was appointed by Republican former president Donald Trump . First Assistant Jonathan F. Lenzner will become the acting U.S. Attorney while the administration of Democratic President Joe Biden fills the vacancy.Advertisement“I will always be grateful to have served as U.S. Attorney and helped further the office’s proud legacy of pursuing justice with integrity, and without fear or favor,” Hur said in a statement.His departure means Hur...…AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunFeb 03, 2021 at 4:44 pmMaryland’s top federal prosecutor Robert K. Hur announced he is stepping down after nearly three years.Hur was appointed by Republican former president Donald Trump . First Assistant Jonathan F. Lenzner will become the acting U.S. Attorney while the administration of Democratic President Joe Biden fills the vacancy.Advertisement“I will always be grateful to have served as U.S. Attorney and helped further the office’s proud legacy of pursuing justice with integrity, and without fear or favor,” Hur said in a statement.His departure means Hur...WW…

AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunJan 20, 2021 at 4:46 pmPolice in Prince George’s County and Baltimore confirm that they are working together to explore whether body parts found in their respective jurisdictions are linked to the same case.A off a secluded road in Brandywine on Sept. 3, 2020; Prince George’s County police say it was a human foot, found by a citizen. Then, on Nov. 30, wrapped in a tarp on a dead-end street in a neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore’s Morrell Park neighborhood.AdvertisementCity police have been unable to determine the identity of the victim after nearly two months,...…AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunJan 20, 2021 at 4:46 pmPolice in Prince George’s County and Baltimore confirm that they are working together to explore whether body parts found in their respective jurisdictions are linked to the same case.A off a secluded road in Brandywine on Sept. 3, 2020; Prince George’s County police say it was a human foot, found by a citizen. Then, on Nov. 30, wrapped in a tarp on a dead-end street in a neighborhood in Southwest Baltimore’s Morrell Park neighborhood.AdvertisementCity police have been unable to determine the identity of the victim after nearly two months,...WW…

AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunJan 20, 2021 at 1:31 amFormer Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh did not make the list of the 143 people granted clemency by President Donald Trump in the final hours of his presidency.Trump, who leaves office at noon Wednesday when President-elected Joe Biden is inaugurated, also , who is charged in connection with the misuse of funds raised to build a wall. In total, Trump issued 73 pardons and 70 commutations.AdvertisementAdvertisementAlso failing to make the list, released shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday, former Baltimore police commissioner and current...…AdvertisementBy Baltimore SunJan 20, 2021 at 1:31 amFormer Baltimore Mayor Catherine E. Pugh did not make the list of the 143 people granted clemency by President Donald Trump in the final hours of his presidency.Trump, who leaves office at noon Wednesday when President-elected Joe Biden is inaugurated, also , who is charged in connection with the misuse of funds raised to build a wall. In total, Trump issued 73 pardons and 70 commutations.AdvertisementAdvertisementAlso failing to make the list, released shortly before 1 a.m. Wednesday, former Baltimore police commissioner and current...WW…