MARYLAND

Maryland Crime

Maryland Court Affirmed Child Rights in Custody Hearings

Maryland Court Affirmed Child Rights in Custody Hearings

The state's top court ruled that minors have due process rights to attend their child welfare proceedings.

Live Poll

Should children be required to be present at legal hearings that determine their future living arrangements?


Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Maryland Settled Prison Death Records Lawsuits

The state agreed to pay $314,000 following a judge's ruling that records were intentionally withheld.


Financial Crime

Live Poll

Do you believe local business tax fraud undermines the quality of services in your area?

Financial Crime

Maryland Business Owner Pleaded Guilty to Tax Fraud

Robert David Michael admitted to stealing over $190,000 from the state through a scheme at his dealership.

Maryland Business Owner Pleaded Guilty to Tax Fraud

Accidents

Live Poll

Should recreational drone operators be required to pass more rigorous safety training in your area?

Accidents

Drones Interfered with Maryland Medevac Helicopters

Maryland State Police reported two separate instances of drones obstructing medical flight operations in August.

Drones Interfered with Maryland Medevac Helicopters

Law Enforcement

Live Poll

Do you trust local government agencies to take responsibility when they make false public accusations?

Law Enforcement

Maryland Public Defender Settled Defamation Lawsuit

The state office agreed to a permanent injunction regarding false accusations made against a former employee.

Maryland Public Defender Settled Defamation Lawsuit

Sex Crimes

Live Poll

Do you trust private organizations to handle reporting of hate bias incidents in your community?

Sex Crimes

Maryland Will Discontinue Hate Crimes Hotline

The state program concludes on September 30, followed by the launch of a new United Way reporting pilot.

Maryland Will Discontinue Hate Crimes Hotline