Catholic clergy in Illinois sexually abused over 1,900 minors, state says
Investigators publicly listed 451 Illinois clerics and religious brothers as substantiated child sex abusers in their report.
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Investigators publicly listed 451 Illinois clerics and religious brothers as substantiated child sex abusers in their report.
Two men are behind bars after police essay they committed sexual crimes against children ranging in age from six years old to 15 years old.
Fernando Cristancho, a former Catholic priest in Harford County, pleaded guilty on Monday to coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity, the Maryland U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Tuesday.
U.S. District Judge Stephanie A. Gallagher today sentenced James Maynard, Jr., age 53, of Boonesboro, Maryland, to 150 months in federal prison.
A former high school football coach is charged with sexual offenses against two players in Montgomery County, police said Tuesday.
A man in Baltimore County is charged with several sexual abuse charges of a former student while he was a teacher at Bel Air Middle School between 1999 and 2000, police say.
Inside the Greater Baltimore Medical Center is a new space designed specifically for victims of sexual abuse and trauma.
Cameron Giovanelli, a former Baptist preacher, was quiet and subdued as he entered guilty pleas to a fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault on Wednesday.
Donovan is charged with sexual abuse of a minor, third-degree sex offense and related charges.
A teacher at Bladensburg High School is charged with sexual abuse of a minor.
A school board member in Delaware is facing felony charges that he sexually abused at least three juvenile victims.
Joseph Earl Carter, 33, was already registered as a lifetime sex offender from a previous sexual offense committed against another child.
A Catholic priest faces up to 45 years in prison for sexually abusing two children in his parish in Washington, D.C.
Prosecutors in PA say a MD man is about to enter a plea in the case of the kidnapping and sexual abuse of a 10-year-old girl nearly two decades ago.
Measures to protect students from sexual abuse and to examine ways of lowering high prescription drug costs are among new laws taking effect in Maryland this week.
Pope Francis is applying mandatory new procedures for all Catholic Church diocese across the globe on the reporting of alleged sexual abuse.
Archbishop Lori announced that 23 names of deceased priests and brothers were added to an online list of clergy accused of child sexual abuse.
DC police say a man inappropriately touched at least five women who were near Dupont Circle, a popular nighttime destination filled with bars and restaurants.
R&B singer R. Kelly has been charged in Cook County, Illinois with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
A private school in Maryland has confirmed that several teachers sexually abused students from the 1970s through the early 1990s, and that the school failed to protect students from them.
Sexual abuse charges have been dropped against a Maryland school worker accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old student who lived with him.
The Washington Post is reporting a private school in Maryland has launched an investigation into allegations that a culture of sexual abuse existed in the 1970s with administrators' knowledge.
TV host Chris Hardwick is facing career fallout amid allegations by his ex-girlfriend, actress Chloe Dykstra, that he sexually and emotionally abused her.
Authorities have charged a Maryland pastor, his minister son and another church leader with sexually abusing four teen girls in a program for at-risk youth.
A teacher has been charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl at a charter school in Morningside, Maryland.
Baltimore police are responding to a shooting involving officers at the 6500 block of Eastern Avenue.
Two Maryland brothers who were captured and held hostage in Venezuela revealed new details about their ordeal.
Howard County leaders unveiled a new initiative to improve the relationship between tenants and landlords, with the ultimate goal of ensuring housing is more stable in the county.
A 10-page report from the Harford County Auditor provides a closer look at the money spent by school board members while on a work conference in New Orleans in April 2024.
The property owner of Ashland Corner Shopping Center in Baltimore County said Baltimore City denied his request for reimbursement for spending thousands to clean up a water main break.
Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days.
Baltimore police are responding to a shooting involving officers at the 6500 block of Eastern Avenue.
Maryland's Redistricting Advisory Commission voted to recommend a new congressional map.
Two Maryland brothers who were captured and held hostage in Venezuela revealed new details about their ordeal.
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said he will not run for office again, according to a social media post.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Walter Clubb has spent decades making models of historic Maryland ships.
Kennedy Krieger Institute in Maryland discusses it art program.
The Fire Museum of Maryland talks about their Cabin Fever events, held on Monday's in January.
Baltimore County Restaurant Week runs from Jan. 16 to Jan 25.
Marty Bass visits the Maryland State Fairgrounds to talk about Jurassic Quest.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
Dawn Staley's visit to Coppin State was a success for just about everyone. South Carolina won by 42 points, and the Eagles had more than 3,000 fans in their arena.
John Harbaugh agreed Saturday to become the coach of the New York Giants, finalizing the big-market, longstanding franchise's all-out pursuit of its top candidate.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The White House held an event with a bipartisan group of governors to push for reforms in the largest electric grid in the country.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland will not seek reelection, CBS News has confirmed — ending a congressional career that stretches back to the early 1980s.
Aldrich Ames was a counterintelligence officer for the CIA who spied for the Soviet Union and later Russia.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Maryland will experience a slight weather warm-up between Wednesday and Friday, ahead of a potential snow storm this weekend.
Frigid temperatures will stick around Maryland Tuesday before a weather warm up on Wednesday.
Saturday and Sunday are First Alert Weather Days.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Bitterly cold temperatures in Maryland on Tuesday
Maryland will experience a slight weather warm-up between Wednesday and Friday, ahead of a potential snow storm this weekend.
The Oribio brothers know firsthand about the human rights abuses in Venezuela after both were wrongfully detained while visiting their native country on January 7, 2025. Watch the full interview in Spanish.
A Baltimore judge sided with a tenant in a “Junk fees” case, the Baltimore Banner reports.
Maryland lawmakers introduced the “Maryland Rural Caucus,” aiming to elevate legislative priorities.
Maryland’s Redistricting Advisory Commission voted Tuesday to recommend a new congressional map.