Mistrial Declared In Officer Porter's Trial
After deliberating for three days, the jury in the trial of Officer William Porter simply could not agree. Porter is the first of six officers to be tried in the death of Freddie Gray.
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After deliberating for three days, the jury in the trial of Officer William Porter simply could not agree. Porter is the first of six officers to be tried in the death of Freddie Gray.
The jury sends a note to the judge that says they are deadlocked in the Officer William Porter trial. The judge then tells them to go back and to try again.
As Baltimore braces for the first verdict in the Freddie Gray case, a former prosecutor and defense attorney Warren Alperstein who has been following the case closely spoke with Ed Norris and Steve Davis Tuesday morning on 105.7 The Fan to give his take on the case.
The jury in the case of Officer William Porter has gone home for the evening. They deliberated for roughly three hours Monday.
The mystery surrounding the death of 25-year-old Baltimore resident Freddie Gray led to riots and protests that spread across the nation.
Baltimore's mayor says the city is opening an emergency operations center as the first trial of a police officer in Freddie Gray's death draws to a close.
Closing arguments are set to begin today for one of six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis has cancelled leave next week as final preparations get underway in the trial for one of six officers charged in the Freddie Gray case.
The defense has rested in the case against the first officer's trial in the Freddie Gray case.
As the verdict nears for Officer William Porter, WJZ's Derek Valcourt breaks down the charges Porter's facing.
A new report was released Friday from researchers at The Johns Hopkins University evaluates how Baltimore City prepared for and responded to April's unrest.
Leaders on Baltimore's City Council say they'll block the mayor's $2 million proposal for outside lawyers to represent the city during the U.S. Justice Department's investigation of the police force.
Baltimore police officers rarely, if ever, put seat belts on prisoners they transport in the department's wagons, according to witnesses who testified on behalf of William Porter, one of six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
The defense team for Officer William Porter continues to hammer away at prosecution claims that Porter's inaction led to the death of Freddie Gray.
As the trial nears its end, preparations are now underway to prepare the city for possible protests and demonstrations in the wake of a verdict in the case.
Facing intense cross-examination. Officer William Porter says he did not even know Freddie Gray was injured until it was too late.
The trial of William Porter, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, is now half over: the prosecution rested its case after five days of testimony and the defense is poised to begin calling witnesses Wednesday morning.
A new phase is about to begin in the trial of Officer William Porter. The prosecution wraps up in its case, and in the morning, it will be the defense's turn to call some witnesses.
Baltimore's mayor wants to spend $2 million on a Washington law firm to represent the city during the U.S. Justice Department's civil rights investigation of the police force.
Freddie Gray's autopsy was discussed on the stand Monday. The assistant medical examiner revealed new details in the trial of Officer William Porter, the first of six officers accused in the death of Freddie Gray.
It is week two in the trial of Officer William Porter. More important testimony in the courtroom.
Assistant medical examiner Dr. Carol Allan will continue her testimony Monday in the trial of William Porter, one of six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
More key testimony as the prosecution continues to call witnesses in the trial of city police officer William Porter.
More key testimony is given in the trial of Officer William Porter. Medical examiners described the injuries Freddie Gray suffered in the back of the police van.
The Porter trial has increased the scrutiny on police training practices in the city.
The successful takedown of a jewelry theft scheme at a UPS Sorting and Distribution Center in Aberdeen was announced on Thursday morning.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
The entire state of Maryland is bracing for another round of extreme cold weather Thursday into Thursday night.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Baltimore City Public School Board will not renew the charter for the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys.
The entire state of Maryland is bracing for another round of extreme cold Thursday into Thursday night.
A community event at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) raised awareness for a Maryland woman who organizers say is being held by the Filipino government.
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According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
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Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
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The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter and Cleveland defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy.
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The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
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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.
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.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
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.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
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President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
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Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
The entire state of Maryland is bracing for another round of extreme cold weather Thursday into Thursday night.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Colder temperatures return to Maryland this week
Much colder air moving back into Maryland
Much colder temperatures blow into Maryland
Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm.
The only all-boys charter school in Maryland will close this summer after losing its charter. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
The Baltimore Ravens fired Harbaugh after 18 seasons earlier this week.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Baltimore school board votes to not renew charter for Collegiate School for Boys