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The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Jun 17, 2025

MD appeals court finds no Brady violation in reviving sex abuse indictment

The Maryland Appellate Court reinstated a sex abuse indictment, ruling that delayed evidence disclosure did not violate the Brady rule.

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Jun 16, 2025

MD appeals court reverses convictions in sex abuse of a minor case, orders new trial

The Maryland Appellate Court reversed the convictions of a Wicomico County man for sexual abuse of a minor and ordered a new trial.

Collette Lee, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who has filed suit against the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, said Baltimore City Public Schools allowed a now-retired special education teacher to abuse her and two other students. (Rachel Konieczny/The Daily Record)
Jun 2, 2025

Survivors allege Baltimore school district ‘enabled and facilitated’ sexual abuse

Three former students have sued, alleging the Baltimore City school district allowed a special education teacher to sexually abuse them as teens.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore's headquarters, at 320 Cathedral St., is shown Sept. 28, 2023. The Baltimore Basilica is reflected in the building's marble facade. (Madeleine O'Neill/The Daily Record)
May 28, 2025

Victims alarmed by late notice of data breach in Baltimore Archdiocese abuse case

Victims in the Baltimore Archdiocese bankruptcy case await answers after a data breach hit BRG, which says it paid a ransom and destroyed stolen data.

Sean Diddy Combs, center, motions a heart sign to his family in attendance as he is escorted out of lock-up by US Marshals on the first day of trial May 12, 2025, in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
May 12, 2025

Defense: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs had violent outbursts, but no federal crimes occurred

The defense conceded that Sean “Diddy” Combs' violent outbursts might have warranted domestic violence charges, but not sex trafficking and racketeering counts.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore's headquarters, at 320 Cathedral St., is shown Sept. 28, 2023. The Baltimore Basilica is reflected in the building's marble facade. (Madeleine O'Neill/The Daily Record)
May 5, 2025

Bankruptcy judge allows civil lawsuits against Baltimore Archdiocese until end of May

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle Harner's order seeks to preserve victims’ rights under the Child Victims Act while the bankruptcy proceeds.

Over two dozen men sue Calvert Hall under MD Child Victims Act
Apr 14, 2025

Over two dozen men sue Calvert Hall under MD Child Victims Act

More than two dozen men have come forward with allegations of child sexual abuse by faculty and clergy at Calvert Hall College High School.

Nalisha Gibbs, center top, speaks during a press conference among other survivors of sexual abuse in Maryland juvenile detention centers in Baltimore on March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Apr 7, 2025

MD lawmakers pass bill to limit future liabilities amid thousands of claims of sexual abuse

Maryland lawmakers passed a measure to try to limit future liabilities from claims of sexual abuse at state and private institutions.

Del. C.T. Wilson, testified in support of a bill that would limit the state's liability under the Child Victims Act. (AP file Photo/Brian Witte)
Mar 27, 2025

Facing budget deficit and thousands of sex abuse claims, lawmakers consider bill to limit liability

Maryland lawmakers debated a controversial bill that would limit the state’s liability for sexual abuse claims.

The Prince George’s County Police Department arrested Patrick Wojahn in March 2023 on counts of child pornography. (Courtesy photo)
Mar 24, 2025

Former College Park mayor agrees to disbarment after child pornography conviction

A former mayor of College Park has agreed to be disbarred in Maryland after pleading guilty to possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material.

Arlando "Tray" Jones, center, speaks during a press conference among other survivors of sexual abuse in Maryland juvenile detention centers in Baltimore on March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Mar 21, 2025

Thousands allege sexual abuse in youth detention centers; it could cost MD a huge sum

Maryland lawmakers are scrambling to address an unexpected onslaught of cases targeting the state’s juvenile justice system.

McDonogh School in Owings Mills was founded on Nov. 21, 1873. (File photo)
Mar 18, 2025

12 more victims allege sexual abuse at McDonogh School

Twelve more people have sued McDonogh School for allegedly enabling sexual abuse in the 1970s and 1980s.