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Dismissed Defense Attorney Delays Homicide Trial Indefinitely

Details The trial of a man accused of murder did not proceed as scheduled before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge John A. Howard on July 16 due to a last-minute dismissal... Read More

Defendant’s Instagram Account Shows Him At Murder Scene

Details An attempted murder defendant went before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Troy K. Hill for his trial with the prosecution continuing to argue its case. Terrell Parker is charged with... Read More

North Edgewood Street Attempted Murder Trial Begins

By Ziqi Zhou [former] - July 16, 2024
Court | Daily Stories |

Details On July 16, counsel delivered opening statements in the trial of a 26-year-old defendant accused of attempted murder before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Videtta A. Brown. Dariel Doncha’e Glenn... Read More

2 Co-Defendants Plead Guilty to Assault

Details Two women accused of attempted murder appeared pleaded guilty July 16 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence P. Fletcher-Hill. Sierra Hansley, 38, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and firearm... Read More

Retiree Denied Bail for February Shooting

Details A 61-year-old accused of a February non-fatal shooting was denied bail by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey M. Geller despite his attorney’s concerns regarding his competency. Reginald Benbow is... Read More

Prosecution Says Phone Call Incriminates Defendant

Details Closing arguments finished July 15 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannine J. Hong for the 2023 murder of Mason Kelly. Jared Ford, 23, is charged with two counts of... Read More

Trial Continues for Edlynne Road Homicide Defendant

By Ziqi Zhou [former] - July 16, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides |

Details On July 15, a trial continued for a 32-year-old homicide defendant before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy. Kyle J. Cooper is charged with first-degree murder, two counts... Read More

Defense Attorney Claims Police Should Have Done More

Details On July 15, defense counsel in a murder trial made used their closing arguments to inform the jury that the Baltimore Police Department needed to do a better investigation. Steven... Read More

Trial of Man Involved in Social Media Fight Comes to a Close

Details The final witness was called and closing arguments were heard on July 12 in the trial of a man accused of shooting several women during a confrontation that began on... Read More

Bail Denied for Teen Charged in Brooklyn Day Mass Shooting

Details On July 15, counsel argued as to whether a man charged in the Brooklyn Day mass shooting should be granted home detention after a prison fight left him blind in... Read More

Defendant Accused of Shooting at 3 People Rejects Plea Offer

Details On July 12 , a 32-year-old homicide defendant rejected a plea offer in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Jamal Smith is charged with first-degree... Read More

North Payson Street Homicide Defendant Rejects Plea Offer

Details On July 12, a 27-year-old homicide defendant rejected a plea offer in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Dayrel McFarland is charged with first-degree murder... Read More

Detective Testifies to Seeing Shooter Hide Behind an Acura

Details On July 12, the third day of trial, the prosecution called five witnesses, including a bystander who recounted the events of the shooting before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie... Read More

Missing Footage Results in Trial Recess for Murder Defendant

Details A trial continued before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie Jinkyung Hong for the 2023 murder of 23-year-old Mason Kelly. Jared Ford, 23, is charged with two counts of first-degree... Read More

‘Victim Lied About What Happened,’ Defense Attorney Says During Opening Statements

Details On July 12, parties began opening statements debating whether 32-year-old Kyle J. Cooper was the individual who shot 66-year-old Eric Gill after his pick-up truck was stolen on Aug. 31,... Read More

Homicide Defendant Rejects Plea Offer

Details On July 12, a 33-year-old homicide defendant rejected a plea offer in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Darrell Sewell is charged with first-degree murder,... Read More

Teen Found Guilty in Execution-Style Murder

Details A jury reached a guilty verdict in the first-degree murder charge of a Baltimore City teenager on July 12. Parris Harris, 19, was found guilty of first-degree murder, firearm use... Read More

Officers and Expert Testify About Crime Scene During Third Day of Trial

Details A murder trial continued July 12 with witnesses from the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) testifying to the case’s investigation. Steven Gibson, 40, is charged with first-degree murder, firearm use in... Read More

Witness Involved in Carjacking Testifies Against Murder Defendant

Details An 18-year-old witness testified before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer to prove that 29-year-old Christopher McLean was the shooter and sole driver of a vehicle involved in... Read More

Ready Avenue Attempted Murder Defendant Rejects Plea Deal

Details On July 11, a 31-year-old attempted murder defendant rejected a plea deal of 25 years in prison during reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Eric Nelson... Read More

Attempted Murder Defendant Rejects 55-Year Prison Sentence

Details On July 11, a 27-year-old attempted murder defendant rejected a plea deal for 55 years in prison during reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. ... Read More

Counsel Delivers Closing Arguments in Teen’s Murder Trial

Details On July 11, counsel presented closing arguments in an execution-style murder that took the life of a young father. Parris Harris, 19, is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree... Read More

Defendant Rejects Plea Offer for December 2023 Murder

By Kayla Blietz [former] - July 12, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Suspects | Victims |

Details A 33-year-old homicide suspect rejected a plea offer in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland on July 12. Tyrone Bennett was charged with first-degree murder,... Read More

Defendant Rejects Plea Offer in Child Homicide Case

By Kayla Blietz [former] - July 12, 2024
Court | Daily Stories | Homicides | Victims |

Details On July 12, a 22-year-old homicide defendant rejected a plea offer in reception court before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Shaun Bullock Jr. was charged with... Read More