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.
One of the largest unions representing state, county and city workers is calling for immediate action after two Maryland highway workers were killed in separate incidents within the past week.
A Baltimore Fire lieutenant is among several people being honored for Fallen Heroes Day, held each year on the first Friday in May.
Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 4 with his 12th homer and scored three runs as the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 to split a doubleheader Thursday.
At an investigative hearing, Baltimore's chief information officer said the 20-year-old computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system that links city fire, police and 911 departments will be replaced, but it will likely take several years.
The varsity softball team for Chesapeake High School in Maryland forfeited games after what Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) officials described as "inappropriate actions" directed at a Black player during a game last week.
At an investigative hearing, Baltimore's chief information officer said the 20-year-old computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system that links city fire, police and 911 departments will be replaced, but it will likely take several years.
A coastal storm could bring greater rain chances into the forecast early in the weekend.
One of the largest unions representing state, county and city workers is calling for immediate action after two Maryland highway workers were killed in separate incidents within the past week.
A man is accused of setting a fire in a Cecil County Walmart on Wednesday night, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.
Some residents in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood are fed up with the uptick in crime despite city leaders touting a historic drop in violent crime.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
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.
Baltimore's More Than a Barber Shop talks about its newest community initiative.
WJZ is live at the new Seppia restaurant, which serves regional Italian cuisines curated by the owners of La Cuchara.
Owner Kari Dern joins us in studio where she shares her inspiration behind her handcrafted jewelry collection made from fossilized teeth.
Kimberly Akimbo, winner of five Tony Awards, is a funny show that follows Kimberly as she moves to a new town and is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush…and possible felony charges.
WJZ sits down with the person who frames the pieces at the Baltimore Museum of Art.
Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 4 with his 12th homer and scored three runs as the Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 11-5 to split a doubleheader Thursday.
Adley Rutschman and Jeremiah Jackson had grand slams to help the Baltimore Orioles cruise to a 10-3 win over the Houston Astros in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday.
Pete Alonso homered, Adley Rutschman drove in two runs, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Houston Astros 5-3 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to deals with several undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft. Some of them are familiar with Maryland.
Morgan State's star linebacker, Erick Hunter, will be getting his shot in the National Football League, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
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
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.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
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.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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.
Maryland could see some wet weather on Friday before a cloudy, cool weekend.
Cool weather will stick around Maryland with rain possible on Friday.
A coastal storm could bring greater rain chances into the forecast early in the weekend.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast
Drier weather in Maryland on Thursday
Maryland could see some wet weather on Friday before a cloudy, cool weekend.
Union leaders are demanding change after two Maryland highway workers were killed within days of each other.
A mother testified during a Baltimore City Council hearing about failure in the city's 911 dispatch system.
Family and friends remember Baltimore City Fire Lt. Mark Dranbauer who will be honored as a Fallen Hero.
Cool weather will stick around Maryland with rain possible on Friday.