New Trial Ordered In 1979 Slaying Of Md. Deputy
A judge is ordering a new trial for a man convicted of murdering a Garrett County sheriff's deputy in 1979.
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A judge is ordering a new trial for a man convicted of murdering a Garrett County sheriff's deputy in 1979.
He once was dubbed "a mild mannered escape artist" by the Gettysburg Times in a 1981 article about his flight from the Patuxent Institution in Jessup, Md. At the time, it was his sixth prison break in 10 years. He was 32.
Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial over the leak of hundreds of thousands of classified documents has been all about secrecy and security, and his trial has taken on a cloak and dagger feel, too.
It's rare for an American to generate more sympathy abroad than at home, but Bradley Manning and his trial are unique in a host of ways.
Sitting almost motionless, Pfc. Bradley Manning listened to his attorney argue that the soldier was young and naive and only wanted to enlighten the public about the bitter reality of America's wars when he gave a massive amount of classified material to WikiLeaks.
Pfc. Bradley Manning put U.S. military secrets into the hands of Osama bin Laden himself, prosecutors said Monday as the Army intelligence analyst went on trial over leaking hundreds of thousands of classified documents.
Supporters of an Army private who sent troves of classified U.S. documents to WikiLeaks are planning a protest rally outside Maryland's Fort Meade before Pfc. Bradley Manning's court-martial.
Closing arguments are expected Wednesday in the trial of an Iranian-American man living in Maryland who allegedly helped Iran launch a satellite from Russia, a violation of a trade embargo the United States has against the Middle Eastern country.
An attorney for an Iranian-American man accused of illegally helping Iran launch its first satellite urged jurors during closing arguments not to let fear cloud their judgment in the case.
Jury selection began Tuesday for the military trial of a former U.S. Naval Academy history teacher accused of sexually assaulting a female student.
The WikiLeaks organization and a handful of journalists are asking a federal judge in Baltimore to order greater transparency in the court-martial of an Army private who has acknowledged sending reams of classified documents to the WikiLeaks website.
The Annapolis District Court Judge told the Maryland lawmaker he made a bad decision and has to accept the consequences. Now Delegate Don Dwyer is appealing, meaning his jail sentence is on hold.
A Maryland politician says he's reached a deal with prosecutors over a drunken boating accident. He says he's sorry---but is that enough?
A judge has ordered a new trial for a man serving two life sentences in the 1981 killing of a couple in Harford County during a drug deal.
A Walkersville man charged in an alleged Ponzi scheme is seeking postponement of his trial in U.S. District Court in Baltimore.
The state Court of Appeals has agreed to hear the case of a former University of Virginia lacrosse player who was convicted of second-degree murder in the beating death of his former girlfriend in May 2010.
The case against an Iranian-American man accused of helping Iran launch its first satellite may sound like a James Bond movie but it's a real life drama, a prosecutor said Tuesday as trial opened.
The Howard County man accused of choking his wife to death 22 years ago and then burying her body in the backyard of their Elkridge home was found guilty of second-degree murder.
The murder trial resumes in Howard County for a man charged in the 1991 death of his wife. The victim's sister took the stand Friday..
A former hospital technician charged with stealing drugs and infecting patients with hepatitis C wants his trial delayed until at least next April, in part because the public defenders representing him say federal budget cuts will force them to take more than a dozen days off in the coming months.
Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon is back in the news.
Prosecutors in Baltimore have not decided whether to retry a Mexican man for a fourth time on murder charges for the near-beheadings of three young relatives.
Another day of intense deliberations in the third trial for one of two men accused of a gruesome crime: the murders of three young children. The jury is struggling to agree.
A former Prince George's County police officer who shot and killed a furniture delivery man is seeking a new trial and a reduction in his original sentence.
Baltimore is no stranger to murder. But the near decapitations of three young children in 2004 stunned not just the city but much of the nation. Now those murders are back in the spotlight.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is expected to reveal the Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal on Wednesday morning.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures to Maryland this weekend.
Baltimore Police shot and killed a man who allegedly fired a gun at them Tuesday night, investigators said.
Two Maryland brothers who were captured and held hostage in Venezuela revealed new details about the 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.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is expected to reveal the Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal on Wednesday morning.
First Alert Weather Days have been issued for Maryland for dangerous weekend cold with a disruptive winter storm
Baltimore Police shot and killed a man who allegedly fired a gun at them Tuesday night, investigators said.
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.
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 is expecting to see some winter weather this weekend after a mid-week warm-up.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures to Maryland this weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
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.
Maryland is expecting to see some winter weather this weekend after a mid-week warm-up.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports from southeast Baltimore.
Maryland will experience a slight weather warm-up, ahead of a potential snow storm this weekend.
A shooting involving officers is under investigation at the 6500 block of Eastern Avenue.