Baltimore Jury Selection Will Begin in January
The Baltimore City Circuit Court will begin jury selection on January 4, 2027, for two men facing dozens of criminal charges.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Crime — General
Jury selection is scheduled for January 4, 2027, in the trial of Cornell Moore and Keith Russell, two co-defendants accused of membership in a criminal gang known as The Enterprise. The pair faces numerous charges, including multiple counts of murder occurring between 2020 and 2022.
Why it matters
The upcoming trial addresses a series of seven homicides allegedly carried out by the defendants using stolen vehicles. Prosecutors seek to hold the members of The Enterprise accountable for their role in these incidents within the Baltimore area.
Cornell Moore and Keith Russell face 41 and 37 charges respectively related to their alleged membership in the gang known as The Enterprise. The legal proceedings will determine their culpability in seven specific homicide cases.
The players
Cornell Moore
He is a defendant accused of being a member of the criminal gang known as The Enterprise.
Keith Russell
He is a co-defendant who allegedly fled from police on June 14, 2022.
Robert K. Taylor Jr.
He is the Baltimore City Circuit Court judge who approved procedures for prosecution witness testimony.
The Enterprise
This is the alleged criminal gang to which the defendants purportedly belong.
The details
The defendants are accused of using stolen vehicles to travel to and from crime scenes, including an incident involving a vehicle fire in the 4300 block of Windsor Mill Road. Cornell Moore is charged in the death of David Reid, while both men are implicated in the murders of Shabro Meredith, Rashad Dendy, Tyree Davis, Tayvon Scott, Yahmell Montague, and Angel Smith.
Timeline
Oct. 3, 2020: Moore allegedly killed David Reid.
Jan. 4, 2027: Jury selection is set to begin.
Jan. 11, 2027: Tentative trial start date.
Jan. 18, 2027: Alternative tentative trial start date.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern set by the prosecution of the Black Guerrilla Family in Baltimore, highlighting the city's ongoing focus on dismantling organized criminal groups through extensive indictments. Such trials represent the local judicial system's efforts to aggregate individual violent crimes into singular conspiracy cases.
The upcoming trial may result in increased security measures around the Baltimore City Circuit Court during the jury selection and trial process. Residents should be aware of potential impacts on court accessibility and surrounding local traffic during these dates.
The takeaway
Large-scale criminal conspiracy trials often take years to reach the courtroom due to the complexity of the evidentiary requirements. Community members should stay informed through official court announcements as the trial dates are confirmed.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Baltimore Witness.
