Baltimore agrees to pay $11M wrongful conviction settlement
Anthony Hall spent decades in prison for a 1991 murder he did not commit.
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Anthony Hall spent decades in prison for a 1991 murder he did not commit.
A convicted killer from Maryland who is being held at a federal prison in California is facing new charges for allegedly threatening to kill a prosecutor's family, officials said.
The judge acknowledged in her ruling that determining whether Abrego Garcia should be released is "little more than an academic exercise" because ICE will likely detain him.
The Maryland General Assembly is gathering for its annual 90-day legislative session.
Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona where he's serving time for the murder of George Floyd.
Prison escapes have made headlines in recent weeks, but how common are they? CBS News dug into the data to find out.
The state's attorney dropped all charges against Adnan Syed for the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee.
The FBI is revealing new details about a $31.8 million counterfeit coupon scheme that landed a Virginia Beach couple in prison for nearly 20 years, combined.
U.S. District Judge George L. Russell, III sentenced Melissa Heyer, age 46, of Gaithersburg, Maryland to a year and a day in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
Joseph Leissler, a leader of the white supremacist Aryan Brotherhood gang in the Maryland Correctional Institute in Jessup, was convicted on murder and gang charges stemming from the killing of John O'Sullivan, a member of a rival gang.
A former correctional officer was sentenced to prison for helping smuggle drugs and other items into a prison in Maryland in exchange for payments.
A former state lawmaker who helped create Maryland's medical marijuana industry was sentenced on Wednesday to two years in prison for taking bribes for legislative favors, including votes to benefit a medical marijuana company.
More than 500 confirmed cases of the coronavirus have been tied to the state-run correctional system, officials said Monday.
Six inmates at state-run correctional facilities have now died due to the coronavirus, the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services said Tuesday.
A correctional officer at the Metropolitan Intake Center in Baltimore tested positive for COVID-19.
It would provide $78,916 for each year a wrongly convicted person spent in prison.
Nearly 50 Maryland lawmakers are calling on a powerful state spending panel to compensate five men who were wrongly convicted of crimes and spent a combined 120 years in prison, as attorneys for the men seek as much as $12 million in combined compensation.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Maryland says three people have pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme to smuggle contraband into a state prison.
For the second time in as many days Maryland correctional officers have stopped a person from smuggling the narcotic suboxone into a prison.
A Baltimore attorney has been arrested and charged with smuggling drugs into the Roxbury Correctional Institution in Hagerstown.
The state of Maryland has settled for $1.4 million a federal lawsuit filed by blind current and former inmates alleging discrimination.
Hundreds of Idaho inmates exploited a vulnerability in their personal tablets and gave themselves thousands of dollars in credits used to download music and games and use email, officials said Friday.
Maryland is limiting the access prison inmates have to books, saying it's necessary to keep drugs from entering state prisons.
Charges are pending after a disturbance at a juvenile detention facility in western Maryland in which at least three staffers were assaulted by inmates, authorities said Sunday.
Inmates in New York state prisons will soon be able to read e-books, listen to music and email family members while in prison.
Baltimore lawmakers rallied Friday in support of Question 3 that's set to appear on the ballot for the midterm elections this November.
Tens of millions of people are in the path of the storm, which has already canceled concerts and prompted people on islands near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to head to the mainland in the days ahead of the nor'easter's arrival.
The Baltimore Orioles routed the New York Yankees 10-2 in a doubleheader opener on Friday.
Juvenile justice reform is top of mind for Baltimore officials after a stolen car driven by teens crashed into an MTA bus Thursday in East Baltimore.
Businesses celebrated Dolly Day by participating in fundraising efforts to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Harford County.
Friday's nice weather across Maryland will give way to wet and windy conditions this weekend from a strengthening nor'easter.
Juvenile justice reform is top of mind for Baltimore officials after a stolen car driven by teens crashed into an MTA bus Thursday in East Baltimore.
Maryland's Oceans Calling Festival announced on Friday it has canceled all days of its music event due to coastal flooding impacting the site in Ocean City.
Locals in Rio are thrilled to have the NFL come to Maracanã Stadium, while Ravens fans making the trip from Baltimore are equally excited to experience the city.
Baltimore City filed another emergency appeal to block Inspector General Isabel Cumming from accessing city records, and once again it was denied.
After the Silver Diner filed a lawsuit to keep its restaurant open at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), supporters have organized a grassroots campaign with the same goal.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order establishing a standardized review process for data centers, as well as creating a Maryland Data Center Task Force and Data Center Dashboard.
Columbia, Maryland has been ranked the No. 1 city in the nation for women due to its favorable conditions for good job prospects and positive health outcomes, according to a new survey released by the financial website WalletHub.
A Maryland State Police intern found himself on an incredible, unexpected assignment this week as he helped rescue an injured bald eagle.
A Maryland county has been ranked as the No. 2 place in the United States to visit during fall, according to a list compiled by USA Today.
WJZ is live in Aberdeen getting a preview of some of the attractions and food vendors that will be available at this year's Italian festival.
Dr. Aminta H. Breaux, President of Bowie State University joins us in studio to talk about Fall Convocation, new degree programs on campus and shares important updates on the Bowie State MARC Train transit development.
Owner Jada Betts joins us in studio to talk about her business, and the other services her company Ambrosia has to offers besides tailgating food.
Dr. Kate Viola, Dermatology Partners, joins us in studio to breakdown back to school skin issues like irritation and rashes and demonstrates how to treat them properly at home.
We are live at Fogo De Chão in Towson checking out their full Churrasco experience and learning what makes Brazilian steakhouses stand out from others.
The Baltimore Orioles routed the New York Yankees 10-2 in a doubleheader opener on Friday.
American football will make its debut in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday with a game between the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys at a futebol cathedral.
Whatever the conditions, the Cowboys will be chasing the NFL's most dangerous mobile quarterback in Lamar Jackson.
Trey Gibson pitched brilliantly into the seventh inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday night to sweep a doubleheader in their final home games of the season.
If Baltimore Ravens fans were hoping for a dramatically better injury report this week, Wednesday wasn't the best start.
Baltimore lawmakers rallied Friday in support of Question 3 that's set to appear on the ballot for the midterm elections this November.
With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.
Benjamin Netanyahu focused on Iran, and on defending Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank amid condemnation from fellow leaders at the U.N.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
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.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
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.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore attended an opening ceremony for a new innovation center launched by aerospace company Northrop Grumman in Elkton.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
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.
Overlea-Perry Hall American Legion Post 130 hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for veterans' mental health at its second annual Champions of Hope festival.
The Maryland health department has released vaccine recommendations for the 2026-2027 respiratory virus season under the new Vax Act.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando is recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack over the weekend.
Maryland health officials have reported a record 59 heat-related deaths this summer.
Luminis Health, which serves patients on Maryland's Eastern Shore and in Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, has been hit with a cybersecurity attack.
Businesses celebrated Dolly Day by participating in fundraising efforts to support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Harford County.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Maryland's Oceans Calling Festival announced on Friday it has canceled all days of the music event due to coastal flooding impacting the site in Ocean City.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
Friday's nice weather across Maryland will give way to wet and windy conditions this weekend from a strengthening nor'easter.
Nice weather Friday, followed by some nor'easter impact in Maryland
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.
From Ocean City to Annapolis, communities along Maryland's coast are bracing for the impacts of a powerful nor'easter. CBS News Baltimore's Bryant Reed reports.
The ballot measure would change the state constitution's rules on congressional redistricting.
Festival organizers announced the 3-day cancellation on Friday, one day after canceling Friday's lineup. CBS News Baltimore's Caroline Foreback has reaction from ticket holders.
CBS News Baltimore's Rachael Jay has the latest weather forecast.