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.
Three major airports in the Baltimore, DC region, including Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), went under a ground stop Friday afternoon, affecting hundreds of flights and thousands of travelers.
With another high-profile attack against the Jewish community dominating national headlines, the local community is on high alert.
In this ASK A DOC, Dr. Felton discusses why screening for colorectal cancer is important and why growing rates among young adults are reshaping the conversation.
Baltimore's arabbers have launched the Row and Wagon app to make their produce more accessible.
A 9-year-old boy who was missing for nearly six months was found by Baltimore Police on Friday following a multi-agency investigation, according to Mayor Brandon Scott.
With another high-profile attack against the Jewish community dominating national headlines, the local community is on high alert.
Monday is a First Alert Weather Day, following a cool and breezy weekend.
Baltimore's arabbers have launched the Row and Wagon app to make their produce more accessible.
Three major airports in the Baltimore, DC region, including Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), went under a ground stop Friday afternoon, affecting hundreds of flights and thousands of travelers.
A 9-year-old boy who was missing for nearly six months was found by Baltimore Police on Friday following a multi-agency investigation, according to Mayor Brandon Scott.
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.
The Turnover Shop in Maryland shares how to give new life to old items.
Rye Street Tavern in Baltimore is getting ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
University of Maryland College Park Head Coach Brenda Frese talks current season, playing in the Allstate Big Ten Tournament, and hopes going into March Madness.
A new Titanic Immersive Voyage exhibit is open at Power Plant Live! in Baltimore.
Baltimore’s Ivy Hotel highlights the Bridgerton Experience.
The Baltimore Ravens officially announced the signing of star edge rusher Trey Hendrickson on Thursday after he passed his physical.
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.
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.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 3/13/2026
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Howard County on Wednesday, March 11, as parts of Maryland experienced severe weather and storms, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed.
Windy weather will continue across Maryland Friday ahead of storms on Monday.
Monday is a First Alert Weather Day, following a cool and breezy weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
With another high-profile attack against the Jewish community dominating national headlines, the local community is on high alert.
Three major airports in the Baltimore, DC region, including Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), went under a ground stop Friday afternoon, affecting hundreds of flights and thousands of travelers.
State leaders introduce a sweeping package of bills aimed at lowering energy costs
ICE detainees flown from Baltimore to Arizona a day before oversight visit earlier this month
Estate of Henrietta Lacks settles third suit against drug companies over use of cells