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Rachel is a legal affairs reporter for The Daily Record, covering the Maryland courts and U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. Prior to joining The Daily Record, Rachel graduated from St. Bonaventure University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and most recently earned a master’s degree in investigative journalism from Arizona State University. She also earned her juris doctor degree from the University of New Hampshire School of Law, where she completed a certificate in intellectual property law.
Email Rachel at rkonieczny@origintdrdev.wpengine.com and follow her on Twitter @rachelkonieczny.
Recent Articles from Rachel Konieczny
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January 23, 2025
4th Circuit rules MD robbery qualifies as a violent felony under federal law
A robbery in Maryland qualifies as a violent felony under a federal law providing sentence enhancements for felons who commit crimes with firearms if convicted three or more times, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit held last week.
Law
January 23, 2025
MD high court honors Alan Wilner for decades of service to Rules Committee
The Maryland Supreme Court convened a special session to recognize Judge Alan M. Wilner Thursday, with judges, lawmakers and colleagues of Wilner honoring him for his nearly three decades of service with the state’s Rules Committee.
Law
January 22, 2025
Former legislative aide charged with theft for allegedly stealing scholarship funds
A former legislative aide to Sen. William Smith Jr. has been indicted for allegedly stealing $20,000 in scholarship funds from the senator’s office for use towards her own educational institution.
Law
January 21, 2025
Parent of Howard County student who became quadriplegic after sports practice sues school district
A Howard County parent filed a federal lawsuit, alleging the school district disregarded the medical needs of her son during a basketball practice.
News
January 16, 2025
Hearing set for Baltimore judge who allegedly confronted, threatened police
Maryland’s judicial disciplinary body will hold a hearing to consider charges against a Baltimore judge who allegedly threatened officers.
News
January 15, 2025
Trade union sues Perryville officials, alleging infringement of right to picket
A trade union has filed a federal lawsuit, alleging the town of Perryville’s leaders infringed their First Amendment right to picket.
News
January 14, 2025
Judges may serve as speaker at bar association conferences, MD ethics committee finds
A judge may serve as a speaker at a bar association conference even if attendees are charged a fee, the Maryland Judicial Ethics Committee opined.
Law
January 13, 2025
Baltimore district court judge confronted and threatened police, commission charges
An investigation found that a Baltimore City district court judge threatened to take future action against law enforcement officers.
Law
January 10, 2025
MD rules committee approves use of electronic service in child support modification cases
Maryland’s Standing Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure approved a new rule that would allow electronic service as an alternative service in child support modification cases when the non-moving party’s address cannot be confirmed.
Law
January 9, 2025
Calvert County sheriff settles with ACLU over records request fees
The sheriff’s office sought to impose a charge of $12,000 for access to records documenting the use of body searches over a four-year period.
News
January 7, 2025
Baltimore man’s claim police framed him can proceed, 4th Circuit rules
A Baltimore man deemed wrongfully convicted of murder can sue the Baltimore police officers he claims framed him, the 4th Circuit ruled.
News
January 2, 2025
Appeals court reverses MD man’s restitution order in heroin death
A Maryland man’s $8,750 restitution order that would have paid for the funeral expenses of a man to whom he gave heroin was ruled an illegal sentence.
