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Worcester Co. judicial pick previously accused of racial misconduct
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan appointed a Worcester County state’s attorney embroiled in a highly publicized racial discrimination lawsuit to become a circuit court judge on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The Dec. […]
This Md. bank is solving the cannabis industry’s cash problem
In Maryland, at least one community bank is working with the state's newly launched medical marijuana industry, offering growers and stores a way to avoid the security concerns and extra costs of a cash-only approach.
Prince George’s hospital sued over doctor with fake name
His patients called him Dr. Akoda. As an obstetrician-gynecologist at Prince George’s Hospital Center, women trusted him to care for them in some of their most vulnerable moments. He gave […]
Md. lawmakers to address shortage of psychiatric beds for inmates
The Maryland General Assembly plans to address the state’s forensic mental-health crisis during its upcoming session legislative session, weighing funding, hospital staffing and how long a mentally ill criminal suspect […]
Trump judicial nominee who struggled to answer basic questions pulls out
Matthew Petersen, a nominee to the federal judiciary, has withdrawn from consideration days after a video clip showed him unable to answer basic questions about legal procedure.
Virginia governor asks D.C., Maryland for Metro help
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, D, said Tuesday his state has done its part for Metro by urging board reforms and pledging to provide dedicated funding, and he called on Maryland and the District to join the effort.
Will Supreme Court open a ‘dam burst’ of legalized sports betting?
LAS VEGAS – Twelve television screens in Jay Kornegay’s office just off the casino floor are filled with NFL action. His cellphone is blowing up. His inbox blinks with new […]
Sessions’ ‘failure to recall’ gives defense new argument in police shooting case
When Attorney General Jeff Sessions changed his account of what he knew about the Trump campaign’s interactions with Russia earlier this month, he stressed that he had “always told the […]
Md. federal judge becomes second to halt proposed transgender military ban
A second federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s proposed transgender military ban finding that active-duty service members are “already suffering harmful consequences” because of the president’s policy. The ruling […]
Richard Spencer hosts event at Md. farm; Farm kicks everyone out
A weekend conference organized by white nationalist Richard Spencer was shut down after the owners of the Maryland farm he rented discovered he was behind the event.
Marriott sued after 5-year-old is crushed in rotating restaurant
The parents of a 5-year-old boy who died after being crushed in a crevice of a rotating restaurant atop an Atlanta skyscraper are suing the establishment’s owners and staff, saying […]
Departing NSA veterans launching startups in Md. catch eyes of Silicon Valley investors
With a newly minted Ph.D. in “pure math” in 2004 (it was actually a dual Ph.D. in math and machine learning), Ellison Anne Williams saw her work going in […]
