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A new Maryland law that took effect October 1, 2026, changes how some criminal cases involving children enter the state’s court system. The Youth Charging Reform Act alters rules that previously required certain cases involving young defendants to begin in adult criminal court rather than juvenile court. The changes are part of Maryland’s continuing debate … Read more
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Maryland over a new state law that restricts law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while on duty and requires officers to display identification. The federal government argues that Maryland cannot impose those requirements on federal law enforcement officers working in the state. The lawsuit, filed October 1, … Read more
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General has released body-worn camera footage from the September 3, 2026, fatal police shooting of 21-year-old Sadie Holman in Middle River, Baltimore County. The footage provides a closer look at the encounter between Holman and Baltimore County police officers as the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division continues to … Read more
On Sunday November 13th, Charleston Animal Hospital techs called the police on Charleston native Joe Wiggins the 3rd for the crime of attempting to pick up his dog. The dog was being boarded at the hospital, with the hospital being given the pick up date in advance. “I don’t know why they would call the … Read more
Former Champion Roger Mayweather Died At 58 Uncle and trainer for Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Roger Mayeather died today at 58 years old. Roger had been battling health issues for a few years now. This led to him stepping back from his usual position of head trainer for his nephew, Floyd Mayweather, in 2013. Roger Mayweather … Read more
World In Crisis: Comparing Country Response The United States is now seeing the impact of the coronavirus. Businesses, schools, clubs, major sporting events and religious activities are now being halted in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. There are more than 3,200 recorded cases of the virus and 62 deaths in the United States. The CDC … Read more
Coronavirus Confirmed In Maryland Three positive cases of coronavirus confirmed in Maryland today. The individuals include a married couple in their seventies and an unrelated individual in their fifties all residing in Montgomery County. The exact part of Montgomery County which these individuals reside has not yet been publicized. All three individuals contracted the virus … Read more
Warren Suspends Campaign Elizabeth Warren, alongside her husband Bruce, announced this morning, outside of her Cambridge, Massachusetts home, she would be suspending her campaign for President. Elizabeth Warren fell further behind following Super Tuesday as former VP Joe Biden surged. Warren now follows Pete Buttigieg, Amy Klobuchar, and Mike Bloomberg in ending their 2020 presidential … Read more
Much anticipated next steps to denuclearize North Korea are continuing as scheduled. Kim Jong-un has arrived in Hanoi in preparation for the 2019 Vietnam summit with Donald Trump. According to his tweet, President Trump expects progress from this upcoming summit. Heading over to Vietnam for my meeting with Kim Jong Un. Looking forward to a … Read more
What Happened to Backpage? It has been almost a year since the Department of Justice siezed Backpage. Backpage.com was a site similar to craigslist, with one exception. The top selling item on Backpage was sold by those working in what Kipling dubbed the most ancient profession in the world. So what happened to Backpage? It … Read more