Prosecutors Say Sean Urbanski Was 'Poisoned' With Hate; Defense Blames Killing on Alcohol
Urbanski faces a possible sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if he is convicted.
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Urbanski faces a possible sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if he is convicted.
Sean Urbanski's former girlfriend, Kim Stringer, says he mistakenly believes she would testify that Urbanski, a 24-year-old white man, had no racial animus that would motivate him to commit a hate crime.
Anne Arundel County Police are investigating what they described as a hate crime vandalism incident that happened last month in Edgewater.
The 10-day trial was scheduled to begin in about two weeks, but now it will not get underway until December.
The Council on American Islamic Relations taught a crowd how to intervene when a hate crime is happening.
A judge is postponing a pretrial hearing for a white man charged with a hate crime in the fatal stabbing of a black student on the University of Maryland's campus.
A judge is postponing a pretrial hearing for a white man charged with a hate crime in the fatal stabbing of a black student on the University of Maryland's campus.
The Interfaith Coalition was formed in light of recent hateful acts across Maryland.
Chicago police said `Empire' actor Jussie Smollett turned himself in on the accusation of making false police report.
Under the agreement- Curtiss is being recommended to serve nine weekends at the Howard County Detention Center and do 150 hours of community service.
The Maryland General Assembly is considering new penalties for hanging nooses and racial graffiti.
The trial for a former University of Maryland student charged in the 2017 fatal stabbing of Richard Collins has been postponed for the third time.
Two of the four teens charged with hate crimes at Glenelg High School in May pleaded guilty during a court hearing Thursday morning.
A Howard County judge has refused to drop hate-crime charges against two Glenelg High School students.
Twenty-one-year-old Fynn Arthur is accused of vandalizing two bathrooms at Goucher College with racist graffiti leading to multiple hate crime charges.
A police report says a black student blamed his "bottled up anger" for racist, threatening graffiti he admitted to scrawling in bathrooms on a Maryland college campus.
Goucher College students want answers and accountability after someone scrawled a racial slur in campus bathroom.
A local priest is badly bruised after he was beaten until he passed out Monday. The priest says the attack was not random, but that he was targeted by someone filled with hate.
Four Howard County high school students have reportedly been indicted on hate crime charges.
A judge has granted a delay in the trial of a former University of Maryland student charged with the fatal stabbing of a Bowie State University student.
Police are investigating a hate crime in Laurel after anti-Semitic pamphlets were found in several neighborhoods Monday.
A refugee family that came to America to escape a war-torn Iraq two years ago says they are constantly being harassed at their new home in Dundalk.
If the judge rules the evidence is admissible, Urbanski's lawyers want separate trials for the murder and hate crime charges.
School officials at Towson University are investigating a possible hate crime after two members of a Jewish frat reported being assaulted near campus early Sunday morning.
School officials are investigating a possible hate crime at Towson University after two members of a Jewish frat reported being assaulted and harassed near campus early Sunday morning.
The mother of a teen is facing charges after the Baltimore State's Attorney said she attempted to conceal evidence of an assault allegedly carried out by her daughter and two other teens.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
One person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, police said.
The Baltimore City Council will discuss skyrocketing gas bills during a hearing, after it was postponed last month.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on Thursday discussed a fatal police shooting that left an autistic man dead earlier this month.
The mother of a teen is facing charges after the Baltimore State's Attorney said she attempted to conceal evidence of an assault allegedly carried out by her daughter and two other teens.
The forecast will dry out across Maryland this evening and snow will melt quickly.
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a vehicle into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
One person was killed and two others were hurt in a shooting on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, police said.
The Baltimore City Council will discuss skyrocketing gas bills during a hearing, after it was postponed last month.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
A new Titanic Immersive Voyage exhibit is open at Power Plant Live! in Baltimore.
Baltimore’s Ivy Hotel highlights the Bridgerton Experience.
Dr. Jonathan Thierman, president of Express Care, discusses seasonal allergies.
The Baltimore Ravens' College Track Center opens in Maryland.
Maryland's Dimitriso Komninos is celebrating 20 years of producing olive oil from Greece.
Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta said he was "gutted" that the team nixed the trade agreement for star pass rusher Maxx Crosby.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has agreed to restructure his contract to free salary cap space for the team, according to general manager Eric DeCosta.
Four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed on a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
David Coit scored 17 points, Elijah Saunders added 15, and Maryland defeated Oregon 70-60 in a first-round game of the Big Ten Tournament on Tuesday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The first U.S. casualties of the war with Iran occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
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.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Maryland saw some accumulating snow on Thursday after spring-like weather earlier in the week.
The forecast will dry out Thursday evening and snow will melt quickly.
Cold rain and snow follow storms in Maryland
Severe weather in Maryland, followed by cool down
Risk of severe storms in Maryland followed by cold front
A parent is facing charges for concealing evidence in an assault that was allegedly carried out by her teen daughter, according to Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates.
Oscar nominees will receive $350,000 worth of luxury goods in swag bags.
An NYPD chief is being hailed as a hero for his action following an incident at Gracie Mansion.
The principal of a Baltimore school was surprised with the “Heart of the School” award.
Howard County executive addressed the deadly police shooting of autistic man on March 1.