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Maryland Man Awarded $2.9 Million After 32 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment

After 32 years of wrongful imprisonment for a double murder he did not commit, John Huffington of Maryland received a pardon and $2.9 million in compensation due to prosecutorial misconduct and flawed forensic evidence; four of the five defendants in his lawsuit are deceased.

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Maryland Senator Advocates for Juvenile Justice Reform After Discovery of Neglected Cemetery

Maryland State Senator William Smith's visit to a neglected cemetery containing over 100 unmarked graves of Black children at a former juvenile facility in Prince George's County highlights systemic issues in the state's juvenile justice system, prompting him to push for reforms.

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Maryland Mother Charged with Murder After False Kidnapping Report

A Maryland mother, Darrian Randle, was arrested and charged with murdering her 3-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins, after falsely reporting a kidnapping that triggered an Amber Alert; her boyfriend, Cedrick Britten, was also arrested as an accessory.

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Supreme Court Upholds Maryland and Rhode Island Gun Bans

The Supreme Court refused to hear challenges to Maryland's ban on certain semi-automatic weapons and Rhode Island's ban on high-capacity magazines, leaving both laws in place; Justices Alito, Gorsuch, and Thomas dissented, while Justice Kavanaugh indicated future consideration of AR-15 restrictions.

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Maryland Loses Triple-A Bond Rating from Moody's

Maryland lost its triple-A bond rating from Moody's on Wednesday, after holding it for over 50 years, due to economic underperformance and vulnerability to federal policy shifts, leading to higher borrowing costs for infrastructure projects.

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Illegal Immigrant Convicted in Brutal Murder of Maryland Woman

Victor Martinez-Hernandez, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador, was found guilty of first-degree murder, rape, and kidnapping in the brutal death of Rachel Morin on August 5, 2023, in Bel Air, Maryland. The trial concluded on October 23, 2024.

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Wrongfully Imprisoned Maryland Man Sues Deceased Officials After 32 Years

John Huffington, wrongly convicted in 1981 for a Maryland double murder, after serving 32 years, including 10 on death row, is suing former law enforcement officials; four of the five defendants are deceased. He received a pardon and $2.9 million compensation but now seeks further justice due to pro...

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Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Maryland man, Mark Rice, 38, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for producing and distributing child sexual abuse material following an ICE Homeland Security Investigations probe initiated by a Reddit cybertip; the investigation revealed over 600 images and videos of child sexual abuse.

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Supreme Court Upholds Maryland and Rhode Island Gun Control Laws

The Supreme Court declined to review legal challenges to Maryland's ban on certain semi-automatic weapons and Rhode Island's ban on high-capacity magazines, leaving both state laws in effect despite dissents from conservative justices who argued the bans contradict the court's 2022 decision in *Brue...

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Maryland's Green Energy Policies Hike Electricity Bills, Hitting Households Hard

Maryland's aggressive shift away from traditional energy sources, coupled with lawsuits against energy companies and insufficient renewable alternatives, is causing a dramatic surge in electricity costs for residents, disproportionately affecting low-income households.

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Maryland's Reconstructed 17th-Century Brick Chapel Opens

Historic St. Mary's City opened a reconstructed 17th-century Brick Chapel in Maryland on April 12, showcasing the first major brick building in the colony, which served as a center for Catholic worship until its closure in 1704 by a Protestant governor, offering a unique look at early American relig...

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Trial of Illegal Immigrant Accused in Maryland Jogger Murder Concludes Prosecution Case

Victor Martinez-Hernandez, an undocumented immigrant, stands trial for the August 2023 rape and murder of Rachel Morin, a 37-year-old mother of five, who was found murdered along the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air, Maryland; prosecutors presented evidence including DNA found at the scene, internet searche...

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