Trial Delayed In Slaying Of Mental Patient
The trial for a man accused of killing a fellow patient at a state mental hospital has been postponed until February after the defendant became ill.
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The trial for a man accused of killing a fellow patient at a state mental hospital has been postponed until February after the defendant became ill.
State Sen. Ulysses Currie never disclosed he was being paid by a grocery store chain as he pressed the head of the Maryland State Highway Administration to install traffic lights near the company's stores, the highway chief testified during the lawmaker's bribery trial on Wednesday.
A jury has been selected in the trial of a Maryland state lawmaker accused of using his influence to benefit a grocery store chain for which he worked as a consultant.
The murder of a 72-year-old man at a carryout last year outraged the Waverly community. One of the two teens charged with the killing pleaded guilty, and the trial for the triggerman continued Friday.
The practices of a prestigious medical research institute that studies schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are on trial in Maine, where the organization collected at least 99 brains from organ donors.
Federal prosecutors say a St. Michaels man has pleaded guilty to armed bank robbery on Tilghman Island.
A November date has been set for the third trial for two illegal immigrants from Mexico accused in the 2004 deaths of three young relatives.
A jury has found John Wagner guilty of first-degree felony murder in the stabbing death of Johns Hopkins researcher Stephen Pitcairn. It only took them a few hours to reach the verdict.
Wagner is accused of killing a Johns Hopkins Researcher Stephen Pitcairn during a robbery.
More dramatic testimony in the trial of a man accused of killing a young Johns Hopkins researcher. The prosecution's star witness took the stand Thursday.
A federal judge on Friday denied a request to dismiss bribery charges against the longtime lawmaker.
The attorney for a U.S. Army National Guardsman from Maryland on trial for the premeditated murder of an Afghan man says the soldier shot the man in self-defense.
A man awaiting trial in the 2009 slayings of a nurse and her 20-year-old daughter has been convicted on 11 federal charges in other crimes.
A man whose girlfriend died three days after he punched her in the side during an argument has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Both Baltimore County and Baltimore City police are trying to track down the person who murdered a mother and her young daughter
A handyman has been convicted of murdering a Montgomery County woman who specialized in restoring centuries-old paintings.
A Baltimore man convicted of first-degree murder in the slaying of a Frederick taxicab driver has been sentenced to life in prison, plus another 20 years for a handgun offense.
A former Baltimore police officer has pleaded guilty to extortion under color of official right in a towing scheme.
It has been two years since a pair of Metro trains collided in Washington, killing nine people, but a complicated lawsuit resulting from the crash could take until 2012 to resolve.
An Edgewood man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison in the kidnapping and assault of a Harford County woman in 2009.
One of two people charged in the killing of a 71-year-old Cecil County man has pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree murder.
Guilty of manslaughter—not of murder. That's the judge's decision for the city police officer on trial for the shooting death of a Marine.
The Justice Department on Thursday reached a plea agreement in the leak case against a former National Security Agency official.
Was it self-defense or a senseless murder? That's what a judge must decide as he hears more dramatic testimony in the trial of Officer Gahiji Tshamba.
Attorneys for a former National Security Agency employee accused of mishandling classified information after an investigation into alleged leaks to a newspaper say two weeks before trial they still don't know what evidence the jury will see.
Pete Alonso homered twice, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
A group of Baltimore community members and business owners has filed a lawsuit challenging the planned redevelopment of Harborplace.
A Baltimore man was found guilty Monday in the brutal 2024 kidnapping and murder of a man whose body was discovered outside a middle school in Annapolis.
Baltimore's 24-17 loss to New Orleans on Sunday was the type of defeat that helped cost John Harbaugh his job after a long tenure with the Ravens.
The field at Maracana Stadium has been hit by unusually heavy rainfall over the past six weeks, but the NFL's field director expressed confidence it will be in good shape Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys play the league's first game in Rio de Janeiro.
Baltimore's Department of Public Works (DPW) is planning to use a supplemental water source as drought conditions for the city continue.
After a tough loss to the New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens fans are turning the page and packing their bags for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Workers began the process Monday of removing vehicles trapped underneath the structurally unsound Empire Towers building in Glen Burnie, Maryland.
A judge has set deadlines for Baltimore City to restore the inspector general's access to city records and computer systems.
The wettest weather is expected on Tuesday.
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.
The Trump administration has repealed an executive order that sought to coordinate the efforts of federal, state and local governments to protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland is committing $1.36 million to gun violence prevention and intervention programs, Gov. Wes Moore and the Department of Health announced Wednesday.
Maryland's largest Italian festival is two weeks away and is expected to draw crowds of more than 20,000 people.
The annual powerlifting fundraiser with Baltimore County takes place Saturday September 26 at Exile Fitness. Proceeds are donated to BARCs in honor of fallen Ofc. Amy Caprio.
Bori Food Truck stops by the studio with two authentic Puerto Rican dishes, and shares the importance of celebrating Hispanic-inspired dishes and cultural practices.
Toni Sandridge shares important communication tips for people who are often intimidated when attending large networking events.
WJZ is live at the Baltimore Museum of Art checking out a new exhibit by Baltimore artist Jerrell Gibbs which combines family photos and historic paintings into 32 unique pieces of art.
Jay O'Brien, Vice President of Broadcasting & Gameday Productions, joins us with what fans can expect at Sunday's game and information on a new pre-game entertainment experience called “The Uprising”.
Pete Alonso homered twice, including a two-run shot in the eighth inning that lifted the Baltimore Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night.
Baltimore's 24-17 loss to New Orleans on Sunday was the type of defeat that helped cost John Harbaugh his job after a long tenure with the Ravens.
The field at Maracana Stadium has been hit by unusually heavy rainfall over the past six weeks, but the NFL's field director expressed confidence it will be in good shape Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys play the league's first game in Rio de Janeiro.
This season, Ravens wide receiver Tez Walker will join WJZ's Alex Glaze and Rick Ritter, along with two-time Super Bowl champion and former Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith.
William Contreras homered, and the Milwaukee Brewers earned their franchise-record 98th victory by beating the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 on Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep.
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."
Despite Judge Pamela White's decision to restore computer access to Baltimore's inspector general and order the city to respond to her subpoenas, the battle is not yet over.
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming, saying she will order the city to grant Cumming access to its computer systems.
The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.
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.
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.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
Rainy and breezy weather continues in Maryland this week
The wettest weather is expected on Tuesday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
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