African Immigrant Gets 7 Years In D.C. Child Abuse
A man from the African nation of Eritrea has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in the District of Columbia.
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A man from the African nation of Eritrea has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in the District of Columbia.
Baltimore police say the death of a boy six years after abuse he suffered has been ruled a homicide.
A Frederick man has been sentenced to eight years in prison in a child abuse case involving a 3-year-old boy.
A Maryland man has been charged in a case involving a Southern California pediatric nurse accused of sexually abusing his 6-week-old foster child, authorities said Thursday.
A District of Columbia man has pleaded guilty to transporting a minor to engage in sex.
A judge has ordered that a D.C. mother charged in the beating death of her 3-year-old son remain jailed.
Two 50-year-old men allege the Seventh-Day Adventist Church put a man known to abuse children in charge of its youth program in the 1970s and kept him in that position, even after learning he was accused of abusing a child in the program.
The parents of a 6-year-old boy suffering from severe malnutrition have been charged with child abuse and neglect after leaving him alone for hours at a motel.
A former Harford County teacher is accused of plotting to kill his wife so he could be with one of his students.
A summer camp employee and former Carroll County teacher is accused of trying to purchase two teen boys for sex.
A 15-year-old squad leader is charged with sexually abusing a child in his care at while attending the Annapolis Chapter of Young Marines.
The Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit arrested a Baltimore County man Wednesday morning in connection with the possession of child pornography.
There are new developments in the child sexual abuse lawsuit against Kevin Clash, the puppeteer known for voicing the Sesame Street character Elmo.
Frederick police say a Vancouver, Wash. man has been charged with child abuse and sex offense for alleged incidents that occurred in 1997.
A Hagerstown woman has been acquitted of charges she sexually abused four children despite her confession to police.
Prosecutors say they have dropped charges of neglect and child abuse against a couple found living on a squalid sailboat with their two teenage sons.
A Baltimore man has pleaded guilty to the sex trafficking of a 14-year-old girl.
Montgomery County Police have arrested a former pediatrician at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on charges of sexually abusing three female relatives when they were children.
A Baltimore man has been convicted of child abuse in the death of his infant son.
They're accused of doing the unthinkable: hurting their own little girl. Now a Frederick County couple is facing charges in her death.
A babysitter has been charged with sexually abusing a child under his care for several months. The alleged abuse took place at the victim's home.
Frederick police have charged the mother of a toddler after the child died at a hospital under suspicious circumstances. The child's father had been charged earlier in the girl's death.
A Frederick man has been charged in the death of his 21-month-old daughter.
An Anne Arundel County martial arts instructor is facing very serious charges after he's accused of having sexual relations with a teenaged student.
Children kept as virtual prisoners on a sailboat off shore on the Chesapeake Bay. Investigators have charged a homeless couple with child abuse after discovering a family of five living in deplorable conditions on a boat.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day to recognize those who have died from drug overdoses.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad, giving the team another option if second-year man Tyler Loop continues to struggle.
The cancer and a spinal cord injury affected his ability to walk. Today, Matias can walk, but he continues to work on his strength, balance and movement with help from a specialized rehabilitation team at Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Animal control officials in Harford County are investigating the deaths of two dogs discovered in a covered crate in a residential area in Edgewood.
An Anne Arundel County police sergeant has been charged in connection with an alleged rape and sexual abuse of a minor.
An Anne Arundel County police sergeant has been charged in connection with an alleged rape and sexual abuse of a minor.
A Baltimore tour group is among those missing after the severe flooding that hit areas near Nepal and Tibet's border.
Ahead of Memorial Day, Maryland transportation officials and police are warning drivers against the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.
Baltimore County Public Schools is back in session, with more than 100,000 students returning to the classroom after summer break.
Monday looks to be the driest day of the week before strong storms become more numerous mid to late week.
The 2026 Maryland Renaissance Festival, also known as Ren Fest, starts this weekend. Here's everything to know about the dates, times and tickets.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Maryland is suing UnitedHealth Group and Optum Inc. over a computer system that was supposed to help the state's Medicaid behavioral services program.
The Maryland State Fair is back for 2026, with three weekends of fun starting on Friday, Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 13.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
Katie Long joins us in studio to talk about the Tuesday Farmers Market at Patterson Park and the many goods available for purchase there.
Zoë Di Giorgio, Teen Center Manager for the Pratt Library, shares four selections young adult readers this school year.
WJZ is live at Arbutus Elementary School as students return for the 2026-27 school year.
Dr. Brian Granek (O.D.) Visionary Eye Care shares some common things to look for if you suspect your child might need glasses.
Founder Margo Burley joins us to share more about the organization and their new initiative where they are providing 25 children with scholarship opportunities to participate in dance classes throughout the school year.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed kicker Jake Moody to the practice squad, giving the team another option if second-year man Tyler Loop continues to struggle.
The 2026 NFL Draft marked the first time since 1956 that two Navy Midshipmen were selected in the same draft, and both have made the final cut on their respective NFL rosters.
Baltimore (68-69) improves to one game under .500 for the first time since April 30 and sits one game back of the third and final AL wild-card spot.
Ethan Burke, an undrafted free agent born in Pasadena, Maryland, made a name for himself throughout the Baltimore Ravens' training camp.
The Ravens ended the preseason with a perfect 3-0 record, with the season opener in Indianapolis approaching on Sunday, Sept. 13.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
A judge has ruled against Maryland's ballot question regarding the future of congressional redistricting in the state.
The group of 24 states and the District of Columbia argues the Postal Service's new rule violates the Constitution and federal law.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
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.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
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.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
As children head back to school, parents are also preparing for another part of the routine, keeping kids healthy.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says the state's back-to-school vaccine requirements remain in place for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Maryland heat ramps up this week
The risk of high heat and strong storms increases as the week moves forward.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Starting the workweek with mini heat wave in Maryland
Steamy weather returns to Maryland this week
Maryland heat ramps up this week
The Mall in Columbia puts pause on pay-to-park program weeks after rollout
New Baltimore campaign aims to prevent overdoses
2 small dogs found dead in crate in Harford County
Authorities search for person who dumped 2 dogs found dead in crate