Saturday, July 24, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Yet Another Delay
The trial of Lee Stephens, accused of murdering Maryland House of Correction CO David McGuinn has been delayed yet again. If Stephens's trial goes ahead as scheduled next May it will have been nearly five years since McGuinn was murdered. No trial date has been set for Lamar Harris, Stephens's co-defendant.
This is embarassing
I never had a very high opinion of the Maryland Court of Appeals, and this only reinforces that impression.
Greene countered with the more up-to-date South Park reference, penning that in the "immortal words of Mr. Mackey, 'Drugs are bad.'"
He used his footnote to put the quote into full context, and it's most likely the first time an opinion from the state's highest court has included the phrase, "It's a bad thing to do drugs, so don't be bad by doing drugs, m'kay, that'd be bad."
BTW, it would be nice if the article told us which judges voted which way in this case.
Edit: I looked up the decision online, and the other judge that ruled in favor of the defendant was (surprise surprise) Robert Bell.
Greene countered with the more up-to-date South Park reference, penning that in the "immortal words of Mr. Mackey, 'Drugs are bad.'"
He used his footnote to put the quote into full context, and it's most likely the first time an opinion from the state's highest court has included the phrase, "It's a bad thing to do drugs, so don't be bad by doing drugs, m'kay, that'd be bad."
BTW, it would be nice if the article told us which judges voted which way in this case.
Edit: I looked up the decision online, and the other judge that ruled in favor of the defendant was (surprise surprise) Robert Bell.
All in the family
The city has sued former DPW employee and registered sex offender Dennis McLaughlin and his mother for $12,000 to recover sick pay he received while in jail.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
I Guess He Deals Too...
Darnell Angelo Holmes, a BGF member who City Paper described last year as a tattooed, daily heroine user, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison today for selling large amounts of heroin.
Shellenberger Seeks Death
How in the world did I miss this story?
The Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office has announced that they will seek the death penalty against the hitman who murdered William Porter and Porter's wife who ordered the hit. The other four suspects in the case won't face the death penalty because only the triggerman and the person who contracted the killing are eligible.
The Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office has announced that they will seek the death penalty against the hitman who murdered William Porter and Porter's wife who ordered the hit. The other four suspects in the case won't face the death penalty because only the triggerman and the person who contracted the killing are eligible.
Prevent
Warren Brown said 'Lawyers for Bernstein' will release a list of murders that could have been prevented had mandatory sentences been imposed on repeat violent offenders.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Officer Rivieri cleared, almost
An internal trial board said the skateboard hating cop was justified in use of excessive force, but the commish has the final word.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Harford Homicide
Bel Air had its first murder in four years.
A couple of non-fatal shootings in Baltimore overnight.
WBAL says there were a total of four people shot over the weekend.
Divorcing couple must split custody of their dog.
Kurt Schmoke's old campaign manager is coming out in support of Pat Jessamy.
A couple of non-fatal shootings in Baltimore overnight.
WBAL says there were a total of four people shot over the weekend.
Divorcing couple must split custody of their dog.
Kurt Schmoke's old campaign manager is coming out in support of Pat Jessamy.