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 program is in its fourth year, and it is part of what the mayor's office and law enforcement credit for playing a role in decreasing Baltimore's once historically high crime numbers.
Alyssa Chung, a sophomore on the Navy women's lacrosse team, is looking forward to playing Maryland on Thursday in the NCAA quarterfinals.
Neighbors in Joppatowne, Maryland, are coming together to help the victims of a devastating house fire in the Rumsey Island community.
The "senior assassin" game, which is similar to tag, may seem like harmless fun. But police across the country say it can be misunderstood, resulting in potentially dangerous situations.
A man was convicted for a 2019 triple shooting that left a 16-year-old dead outside of a shopping center on The Alameda in Baltimore.
The program is in its fourth year, and it is part of what the mayor's office and law enforcement credit for playing a role in decreasing Baltimore's once historically high crime numbers.
Two more men are facing charges in connection with a Peeping Tom investigation in Towson, according to Baltimore County police.
Brief heavy rain and gustier winds are possible with a couple storms.
Two Maryland men are facing charges after Aberdeen Police said they sexually assaulted a minor in a motel.
Neighbors in Joppatowne, Maryland, are coming together to help the victims of a devastating house fire in the Rumsey Island community.
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.
Andrew Hodge, PA and Director of Wellness at Expresscare Wellness Center, discusses how hormone replacement therapy can help women.
Classic Consigns by KYS in Maryland talks about fascinator hats for Preakness.
Three-time Maryland horse trainer Brittany Russell is preparing for the 2026 running of the Preakness Stakes.
Sandbox VR, a virtual reality venue, is open in Baltimore.
Dick Hageman discusses how he plans to save the Preakness tradition of painting the winner of the weather vane despite a location change for the race this year.
Alyssa Chung, a sophomore on the Navy women's lacrosse team, is looking forward to playing Maryland on Thursday in the NCAA quarterfinals.
Kyle Bradish pitched six one-hit innings, Adley Rutschman homered, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Yankees 7-0 on Wednesday after New York lost left-hander Max Fried.
The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be held at Laurel Park in Maryland, bringing back the crowds that once packed the venue to watch horse racing champions.
Paul Goldschmidt homered on the first pitch of the game, Trent Grisham hit a three-run shot and the New York Yankees beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 Tuesday night to end a four-game losing streak.
Navy head coach Cindy Timchal won eight championships at Maryland, including seven straight from 1995 to 2001.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
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
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.
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.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
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.
Blustery and unseasonably cool temps Thursday in Maryland
Tracking rain and storms into Wednesday evening in Maryland
Sunny weather is expected to stick around through Wednesday afternoon in Maryland before rainy weather.
Brief heavy rain and gustier winds are possible with a couple storms.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Blustery and unseasonably cool temps Thursday in Maryland
Baltimore police trying to identify man connected with sexual assault of children
Baltimore leaders announce summer's Youth Engagement Strategy
Baltimore's mayor announces legislative reforms to inspector general's office
Navy women's lacrosse gears up to play Maryland in NCAA quarterfinals