New Trial Begins In Pit Bull Burning Case
A new trial is underway for twin brothers accused of setting a pit bull on fire on a Baltimore street. Once again, animal advocates are closely watching developments.
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A new trial is underway for twin brothers accused of setting a pit bull on fire on a Baltimore street. Once again, animal advocates are closely watching developments.
Jury selection could begin as soon as Monday in the retrial of twin brothers accused of setting a pit bull on fire.
The Baltimore Sun reports that a body has been found in a burned car near Hunt Valley Thursday morning.
Twin brothers are being retried for allegedly leaving a pit bull to die in the streets of Baltimore. It's a case being closely watched by animal abuse advocates around the world.
The trial of twin brothers accused of setting a pit bull on fire in 2009 has been postponed. A new trial date has not been confirmed.
When a dog was set on fire in Baltimore, the case stunned the city with its cruelty and callousness. The two teens accused of that crime were to go on trial for the second time Wednesday, but the case has been pushed back.
After one of the most brutal cases of animal abuse in Baltimore City, a man is honored for helping lead police to the suspects.
A group of teenagers gathered in the woods to watch two dogs fight. It's the latest example of the growing animal cruelty in Maryland.
When a Siberian Husky was shot and killed at a Severn dog park by an off duty federal police officer, animal lovers were outraged. After the officer was convicted of misdemeanor charges, there was a call for stiffer penalties for animal abuse.
A cat and dog burned. Because of two high-profile animal abuse cases right here in Baltimore there's a push to protect pets.
Twin brothers accused of setting a dog on fire will be retried.
A mistrial has not put an end to the case of Phoenix the dog. There is a new effort to get justice for the pit bull.
Supporters of Phoenix the dog will have to wait even longer for justice. She was set on fire and didn't survive. Now, after a judge declared a mistrial in the case of two teenagers, many wonder what will be next.
Jurors deliberated for days but were not able to agree on whether two boys doused a dog in gasoline and set her on fire.
A voice for all abused animals in Baltimore. In just a few hours, jurors could decide the fate of two teens accused of setting a dog on fire.
A dog killed after being set on fire in a Baltimore neighborhood. It's a crime that's turning into a test case for how the city handles animal abuse cases.
A dog called Phoenix died five days after being set on fire. Prosecutors say two teenagers did it. Now their fate is in the hands of jurors.
Every inch of the pit bull's body was severely burned after being set on fire. Two teens say someone else committed that cruel act.
A setback Tuesday for prosecutors in the case of Phoenix, the dog burned alive in Baltimore.
A cat burned alive is recovering after animal rescuers say it was doused in fuel and then set on fire.
A dog set on fire. It's a crime that outraged people all over the state. Now the two teens charged with that abuse go on trial.
Expect a muggy week ahead with several chances for drenching showers and thunderstorms possible.
A Johns Hopkins University public health researcher who federal immigration officers detained on July 28 has valid work authorization, her attorney said.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
Baltimore Police are investigating a homicide after a 37-year-old man was pulled from the water in the city's Harbor East neighborhood following a fight and later died at a hospital Sunday.
Even Derrick Henry, the backfield bulldozer who has remained a force in the NFL into his 30s, will allow himself occasional "cheat days" from his health regimen.
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis Monday for a rare, three-day special session that could shape how the state redraws its congressional districts in the future.
Baltimore Police are investigating a homicide after a 37-year-old man was pulled from the water in the city's Harbor East neighborhood following a fight and later died at a hospital Sunday.
A Johns Hopkins University public health researcher who federal immigration officers detained on July 28 has valid work authorization, her attorney told our media partner, The Baltimore Banner.
Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland said he is "very concerned" that President Donald Trump will wield the power of the federal government to thwart the midterm elections this fall as the Republican tries to maintain his grip on power during the final two years of his administration.
Fatal crash data shows that five deadly crashes happened between July 20 and July 26.
One year ago, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home.
Maryland health officials are warning swimmers about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria in the Chesapeake Bay.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Maryland has seen more rain than usual over the month of July, helping to improve the state's ongoing drought.
Thursday will mark 10 years since a devastating flood wreaked havoc in Old Ellicott City, turning Main Street into a raging river.
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Become Spellbound founder Kari Dern showcases her newest collection, Starborn, which features Libyan Desert Glass, ancient fossils, crystals and gemstones.
The Preston Mitchum Jr Foundation, in partnership with AAA, is accepting backpacks, hygiene products, pencils, binders, lunch boxes, clothing and more for students ages 5-17 ahead of the 2026-27 school year.
August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month, and Infinite Legacy is holding a block party to connect families with health screenings, resources, food, activities and clear information about organ donation.
Gladys & John Springsteel stop by with 410 Empanadas to talk about how they started and display some of their popular flavors.
Bryce Harper and Bryan De La Cruz both homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-0 on Sunday in a game halted by rain after 5 1/2 innings.
Even Derrick Henry, the backfield bulldozer who has remained a force in the NFL into his 30s, will allow himself occasional "cheat days" from his health regimen.
Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run triple in a four-run seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles rallied again, this time to a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.
Excitement was in the air at the Under Armour Performance Center on Wednesday as fans got their first look at the 2026 Baltimore Ravens.
"The 69 thing," Jackson said. "The ratings, whatever it is. I've seen that. People were tagging me."
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.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Senate rejected an attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers in Iran, soon after the House adopted a separate measure rebuking the president amid escalations in the conflict in recent days.
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.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
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.
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.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
The Maryland Department of Health says it has confirmed 110 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state this year, with 106 reported since May 1.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" encourages people to take large amounts of the allergy medicine to experience hallucinations.
Maryland is under a Code Purple air quality alert today, as smoke from several Canadian wildfires creates hazy and unhealthy conditions.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Katy Napier, of Fallston, was shopping at a Target earlier this month when she came across a display for Johnson's men's care brand, Papatui.
Expect a muggy week ahead with several chances for drenching showers and thunderstorms possible.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
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The three-day special session that could shape how Maryland redraws its congressional districts. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports from Annapolis.
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