Salisbury Police Being Sued For Excessive Force
Three lawsuits have been filed against Salisbury and its police department in recent weeks alleging excessive force by police officers.
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Three lawsuits have been filed against Salisbury and its police department in recent weeks alleging excessive force by police officers.
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A federal appeals court has revived a wrongful conviction lawsuit against the Baltimore mayor, the city's police department and three of its officers.
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A Maryland federal court case alleging excessive force by prison guards against an inmate has been revived by an appeals court.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced changes Wednesday to the Preakness Stakes schedule.
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Relief pitcher Yennier Cano and the Baltimore Orioles agreed Friday to a $7.5 million, two-year contract for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, a deal that includes a $10 million club option for 2029.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
President Trump said he hopes the renovations will take Dulles from "an impossible airport" to one of the world's best.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
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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.
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Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
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'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.
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Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
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The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
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