Family Member Describes ‘Void’ After Murder
At a sentencing hearing Nov. 7, a family member spoke about the emptiness she experienced after losing her cousin to violence. Ky’Mon Young, 18, was found guilty in May of…
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At a sentencing hearing Nov. 7, a family member spoke about the emptiness she experienced after losing her cousin to violence. Ky’Mon Young, 18, was found guilty in May of…
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A 19-year-old defendant received a trial date after rejecting a plea offer in Baltimore City Circuit Court Oct. 11. Defendant Jamal Smothers, represented by defense attorney Judit Otvos, is charged…
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“The tragic killing of one person should not lead to the wrongful conviction of another.” On Sept. 5, defense attorney Judit Otvos reflected on the testimony of the surviving victim,…
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A 20-year-old Baltimore man charged with the murder of Deontay Edwards, attempted murder and a series of armed carjackings and robberies in July 2022 has pleaded guilty to several of…
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On Aug 5, a murder defendant accepted a plea offer before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Troy K. Hill. Jonathan Bowman, 28, is charged with second-degree murder and firearm use…
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On July 8, a teen convicted of a murder was sentenced to 55 years in prison. Daquan George, 19, was found guilty of second-degree murder and firearm use in a…
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A jury reached a guilty verdict for a 24-year-old man before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lynn S. Mays on June 20. Datuan Blanchard, represented by Judit Otvos, was found…
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A jury heard opening statements before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lynn S. Mays in a fatal drive-by shooting case in a June 18 proceeding. Datuan Blanchard, 24, is charged…
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A Baltimore City Circuit Court jury found an 18-year-old guilty of a March 2023 Harlem Park murder. Clifton Shields was convicted of first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony violent…
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Multiple bullets taken from the body of 19-year-old Tavon Wilson Jr. were consistent with the handgun found on the driver’s side floor of defendant Clifton Shields’ BMW two days after…
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The homicide trial of Clifton Shields rests heavily on circumstantial evidence, a Baltimore City prosecutor said on May 10, specifically, the defendant’s DNA that she said was found on the…
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Homicide defendant Tyshaun Williams appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland on April 3 in search of a new trial date with his defense attorney Judit Otvos….
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Homicide defendant Amit Kumar re-appeared in mental health court in front of Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Gale E. Rasin to receive the results of his competency evaluation on March…
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On March 15, a 64-year-old homicide defendant appeared in court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Robert K. Taylor for sentencing in a brutal crime. Bruce Poole was charged with…
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A homicide defendant appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge John A. Howard for retrial in the case of his wife’s fatal stabbing on March 1. Amit Kumar, 44, is…
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Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled the trials of a 24-year-old man facing several criminal cases on Feb. 15. Aamir Benton is charged in two murder cases,…
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After securing postponement of a previous trial date, a Baltimore man facing eight criminal charges is set to appear before a jury on June 17. On Feb. 2, 25-year-old Datuan…
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On Feb. 1, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled a trial for an 18-year-old murder defendant in the absence of a viable plea offer. Clifton Shields is…
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The alleged getaway driver charged with the murders of Leion Davis Jr. and William Ferebee in 2022 will get a new trial date later this month, following a postponement request…
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Counsel failed to schedule a trial for an 18-year-old murder defendant before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana M. Middleton on Jan. 4. Clifton Shields is charged with two counts…
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Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Stephen J. Sfekas reluctantly agreed to the plea offered on Dec. 4 to a defendant accused of shooting at his parents. Kenard Wiley, 24, was…
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The courtroom was crowded with family and friends of Dominique Edmonds as he appeared before Judge Paul E. Alpert in a homicide case on Nov. 6. However, the victim’s sister…
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On Oct. 5, a murder defendant who successfully appealed his first trial outcome appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn to hear the prosecution’s plea offer. Jonathan…
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The attempted murder trial of an Owings Mills woman was postponed to December on Sept. 19 as counsel expressed hopes to resolve the case prior to trial. Markia Vaughn appeared…
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