Ex-Librarian Files Suit Against Baltimore School, Archdiocese In Sex Abuse Case
A Baltimore Catholic school teacher charged with sexual abuse. Now the school employee who reported it says she was fired for being a whistleblower--and she's suing.
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A Baltimore Catholic school teacher charged with sexual abuse. Now the school employee who reported it says she was fired for being a whistleblower--and she's suing.
A jury's verdict that Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke copied Marvin Gaye's music to create their hit song "Blurred Lines" won't just be felt by the singer's pocketbooks — it has the potential to change how musicians work and could open the door to new copyright claims.
A Howard County woman and others are suing the owner of the Rams Head Group over hidden cameras in the women's bathroom.
A dog owner has filed a lawsuit against a pet food company alleging that thousands of dogs have been sickened or died from eating a brand of dry dog food.
The Naval Academy in Annapolis is targeted in a new lawsuit. A women's veterans group wants three U.S. service academies to give up information about how many women they do and do not admit.
$50 million. That's the amount a family is going to court for, following the death of a woman in a smoke-filled D.C. metro subway.
The lawsuit filed in Manhattan State Supreme Court paints a picture of a careless, cocky staff of doctors who ran roughshod over Rivers while she was unconscious, and it suggests that she died because of their incompetence.
A lawyer representing the family of a woman killed earlier this month in an accident on Metro says he'll file a lawsuit over the incident later this week.
Allegations of brutal hazing leads to a multi-million dollar lawsuit against a fraternity at Coppin State University. Now WJZ has learned that fraternity has been ordered to stop all campus activities.
A former fraternity pledge says a hazing ritual landed him in the hospital. Now he's filed a $4 million lawsuit against the Coppin State fraternity.
A Baltimore woman is suing the Johns Hopkins Health System, saying her arms and legs were amputated after doctors failed to diagnose an infection.
A renowned fraternity is in hot water, facing a $3 million lawsuit after a Bowie State student says he was hazed while he was pledging---and he has pictures of the abuse to prove it.
The new lawsuit claims detective Joe Crystal faced intimidation and harassment after blowing the whistle on fellow officers' misconduct on the job.
Two more women have come forward to say they were sexually exploited by a rabbi accused of secretly videotaping women in a Jewish ritual bath.
The mother of an unarmed man fatally shot in Maryland last year is suing the Air Force sergeant who killed her son in a racially charged case that set off rallies demanding justice.
A rabbi accused of hiding secret cameras inside a ritual bath now faces a major lawsuit that attorneys say could involve thousands of victims. Rabbi Barry Freundel taught at both Georgetown and Towson universities and lawyers say he may have used that power position to lure in victims.
The family of a Baltimore man fatally shot by police has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit, alleging that he wasn't posing a threat and that most of the bullets hit him in the back or buttocks.
A judge has found a Salisbury police officer facing three separate lawsuits unlawfully arrested a teenager stopped for riding his bike without a light and wearing headphones.
The U.S. Department of Justice has laid out its plan for an exhaustive investigation of the city police department that's now underway in Baltimore.
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit to move forward against three Frederick County sheriff's deputies in the death of a young man with Down syndrome.
Kesha and her mentor and producer filed dueling lawsuits Tuesday over the pop singer's claims she was subjected to nearly a decade of sexual and emotional abuse.
Attorneys are pursuing a class-action lawsuit against Maryland Live! Casino in Hanover, accusing its operators of using a dealer school as a prop for job training to avoid paying the minimum wage.
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit charging that FedEx discriminated against deaf and partially deaf workers and job applicants for years.
Three lawsuits have been filed against Salisbury and its police department in recent weeks alleging excessive force by police officers.
A Baltimore judge is weighing what percentage of a $190 million settlement to earmark for lawyers representing more than 8,000 plaintiffs.
Baltimore police are investigating a police-involved shooting that happened on the corner of Clifton Ave & Hilton St. early Sunday. The shooting followed a high-speed chase that lasted nearly 20 minutes, involving a vehicle that had been reported stolen in an armed carjacking, according to police.
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the risk of severe storms and heat indices up to 105 degrees
Independence Day events in Baltimore were either delayed or canceled due to a severe thunderstorm sweeping the area.
The Baltimore Fire Department is investigating a four-alarm blaze that sparked at an auto paint warehouse on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles roughed up Cincinnati's Hunter Greene in his first start of the season for an 8-5 win over the Reds on Saturday night.
Baltimore police are investigating a police-involved shooting that happened on the corner of Clifton Ave & Hilton St. early Sunday. The shooting followed a high-speed chase that lasted nearly 20 minutes, involving a vehicle that had been reported stolen in an armed carjacking, according to police.
More than 3,000 Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) customers were left without power Friday morning due to underground cable faults.
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the risk of severe storms and heat indices up to 105 degrees
Independence Day events in Baltimore were either delayed or canceled due to a severe thunderstorm sweeping the area.
The Baltimore Fire Department is investigating a four-alarm blaze that sparked at an auto paint warehouse on Saturday night.
Amtrak Northeast Region announced at least 18 trains were canceled Thursday because of temperature-related conditions.
This Fourth of July is expected to be the hottest on record for much of the U.S., and Maryland is already under an Extreme Heat Warning through Friday.
The extreme heat moving into Maryland this week could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too.
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.
AAA's Ragina Ali tells WJZ-TV what travelers should expect during the July 4th holiday weekend
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas gets an inside look at the BMA stall at Baltimore's Lexington Market.
WJZ's Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore celebrates America 250.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas visits Hershey Park to talk food, fun, and all that Hershey Park has to offer for their major celebrations this Summer.
Samuel Basallo hit a three-run homer in the first inning and the Baltimore Orioles roughed up Cincinnati's Hunter Greene in his first start of the season for an 8-5 win over the Reds on Saturday night.
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer and Trevor Rogers pitched out of trouble for five innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Friday night.
Anne Arundel County native and former Loyola (Md) lacrosse player Pat Spencer reportedly agreed to a contract with the NBA's Phoenix Suns.
Ovechkin and the Capitals inked a deal with a $1 million salary and bonuses worth an additional $8 million.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
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.
Record heat and storms are in Maryland this Fourth of July.
The risk of severe weather is dropping across the Baltimore metro.
Rachael Jay has your Friday evening forecast | 7/3/2026
The heat has not let up in Maryland and thunderstorms are on the horizon for Friday and Saturday. WJZ meteorologist Steve Sonsa has your latest forecast.
Blistering hot temperatures continue Friday in Maryland
Adopt-A-Block, Inc. & Compassion Commission to present 24th free home to veteran on the Fourth of July.
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra is celebrating the 4th of July with concerts & fireworks at Oregon Ridge.
Record heat and storms are in Maryland this Fourth of July.
The Maryland Zoo has all kinds of protocols in place to make sure that all 1,800 animals stay cool and healthy.
20-year-old moped driver dies after fleeing traffic stop in Baltimore