Judge Sets Retrial for Man in Firefighter Deaths
Baltimore Circuit Court will retry James Barnett after a jury deadlocked in October on charges tied to a 2022 vacant rowhome fire.
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November 2, 2026
Court Rules Tobacco Firms Can't Offset Settlement PaymentsA Baltimore City court ruled that tobacco companies cannot subtract environmental damages owed to the city from Maryland's Master Settlement Agreement payments.
October 21, 2026
Disciplinary Proceedings Resume for Marilyn MosbyThe former Baltimore State's Attorney faces potential disbarment following her federal convictions.
October 13, 2026
Baltimore Judge Dismissed Murder Charges in Fire CaseThe judge removed second-degree murder counts after prosecutors rested their case regarding the 2022 Stricker Street fire.
October 13, 2026
Baltimore Court Postponed Trial for Tahron PerryThe 20-year-old suspect faces attempted murder and armed robbery charges following a February incident.
October 8, 2026
Judge Sentenced Baltimore Man for 2016 MurderMatthew Hightower received 40 years for orchestrating a fatal case of mistaken identity in 2016.
October 5, 2026
Supreme Court Rejected Appeal from Marilyn MosbyThe high court declined to hear an appeal from the former Baltimore prosecutor regarding her fraud convictions.
October 2, 2026
Baltimore Court Scheduled Retrials for Five Homicide CasesThe Baltimore City Circuit Court has set new trial dates following hung juries in five recent homicide cases.
September 28, 2026
Baltimore Murder Trial Hearing Has Been DelayedA judge postponed the pre-trial hearing for Kevin Brown to allow his defense team more time for plea negotiations.
September 24, 2026
Family Sought Justice in Baltimore Juvenile HearingThe family of a child killed in a hit-and-run addressed the court during a juvenile proceeding.