Outgoing Gov. O'Malley Officially Commutes Death Sentences
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has officially commuted the death sentences of four inmates who had been sentenced to die before Maryland banned capital punishment in 2013.
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Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has officially commuted the death sentences of four inmates who had been sentenced to die before Maryland banned capital punishment in 2013.
There are reports that Governor Martin O'Malley is considering commuting death sentences for Maryland's four death row inmates. The governor has reached out to victims' family members in the cases. Some are begging him to leave the convicted killers on death row.
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Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, an outspoken death penalty opponent considering a 2016 presidential run, has yet to commute the sentences of the state's five death row inmates despite his role in pushing a repeal of capital punishment that takes effect next month.
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Gov. Martin O'Malley plans to sign a measure repealing capital punishment in Maryland into law.
The House of Delegates on Wednesday night advanced legislation to repeal the death penalty in Maryland after delegates rejected nearly 20 amendments, mostly from Republicans, aimed at keeping capital punishment for heinous crime.
The Maryland House of Delegates will decide whether to repeal Maryland's death penalty. Lawmakers open their debate in Annapolis Wednesday evening.
Gov. O'Malley's bill to repeal the death penalty is making headway, gaining approval from a Maryland House Committee.
Death penalty opponents are celebrating a victory. Wednesday in a 27-20 vote the Maryland Senate approved Governor Martin O'Malley's bill to end capital punishment in the state.
Maryland state senators have given preliminary approval to a bill that would repeal the state's death penalty, rejecting several amendments to maintain capital punishment in cases of heinous crime.
A key legislative committee votes to repeal Maryland's death penalty.
Repealing the death penalty. Hearings are taking place in Annapolis for what some say could be the year Maryland ends capital punishment.
Religious leaders from across the state are urging lawmakers to repeal Maryland's death penalty.
Author and death penalty opponent Sister Helen Prejean plans to visit Annapolis to call for a repeal of capital punishment in Maryland.
Gov. Martin O'Malley says he's confident the state Senate is within two votes of supporting a repeal of capital punishment in Maryland.
Death penalty opponents believe the 2013 Maryland General Assembly session will spell the end of the death penalty in the state.
The end of the death penalty in Maryland. That's what some lawmakers and advocates are hoping to accomplish by the end of this legislative session.
Calls to repeal the Maryland death penalty are met with opposition...again. Lawmakers in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee are hearing testimony on capital punishment.
Sister Helen Prejean, an advocate for ending capital punishment, wants Maryland lawmakers to consider outlawing the death penalty.
The prison inmate convicted of killing a corrections officer will spend the rest of his life in prison but will not be put to death.
After nearly a week of deliberations, a jury in Anne Arundel County still hasn't agreed on a sentence for Lee Stephens. He's the man convicted of murdering a corrections officer, and he's eligible for the death penalty.
Anne Arundel County jurors hold a man's life in their hands, as they decide whether Lee Stephens should be put to death for killing a corrections officer.
The killer of a Maryland prison guard will soon find out if he will be put to death.
The Pentagon Metro Station and Transit Center was closed Friday morning after a bus crash. Metro buses are being diverted to the Pentagon City station.
Enjoy the last day of summer-like warmth. A few afternoon and evening storms will give way to cooler, wet weekend.
A neighbor said the package was a birthday gift for a young family member.
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The Pentagon Metro Station and Transit Center was closed Friday morning after a bus crash. Metro buses are being diverted to the Pentagon City station.
Dozens of residents were displaced after an apartment fire at a Windsor Mill complex for the second time in the past two years.
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Enjoy the last day of summer-like warmth. A few afternoon and evening storms will give way to cooler, wet weekend.
A neighbor said the package was a birthday gift for a young family member.
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Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
WJZ is live with co-founders Yussy McManus and Travis McManus as they prepare to sheer the alpacas of their coats as weather temps begin to rise and show us what the fleece is then made into.
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Coby Mayo hit his second three-run homer in as many days during a six-run sixth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Kansas City 8-3 on Wednesday to take two of three from the Royals.
Maikel Garcia raced home on a game-ending wild pitch as the Kansas City Royals rallied for a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, snapping an eight-game losing streak.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Earlier this year, the House narrowly defeated a Senate bill on the issue, angering victims' families.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
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Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
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'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
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The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
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The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
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Enjoy the last day of summer-like warmth. A few afternoon and evening storms will give way to cooler, wet weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Rain chances increase heading into the weekend in Maryland
Rainy, chilly this weekend in Maryland
Rain chances move in to Maryland for the weekend
WJZ is live with co-founders Yussy McManus and Travis McManus as they prepare to sheer the alpacas of their coats as weather temps begin to rise and show us what the fleece is then made into.
Dr. Mince shares what makes Carroll Community College special and how they are preparing students and the community for the future.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The Red Cross is now helping those families in Windsor Hill. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Rain chances increase heading into the weekend in Maryland