Judge Denies Alleged Gang Member’s Request for Home Detention

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On July 23, defense attorney Gregory Fischer requested at a bail review hearing for his client, 38-year-old Ernest Hudson, to be released and placed on home monitoring to help care for his family.

Hudson is charged with over 130 charges, including attempted first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony violent crime and participating in a criminal organization, along with various other drug offenses relating back to Nov. 1, 2021.

Fischer stated that Hudson’s 18-month-old son had a history of medical issues, including low blood pressure and two “mini strokes” since Hudson was detained.

“With Hudson’s absence, it causes significant harm to his family, especially his son,” said Fischer. Before Hudson was arrested, Fischer claimed he took his son to “numerous medical appointments and therapy.”

The prosecution stated that Hudson was part of a criminal drug organization.

According to the prosecution, he was caught on wiretap, having conversations about organized violence and him shooting an individual.

“There is no reason he should go back home,” the prosecution argued. The prosecution also stated that drugs, specifically heroin and fentanyl were found in Hudson’s home.

The prosecution said Hudson pleaded guilty for manufacturing, distributing and dispensing narcotics back in 2005. He was also convicted of manslaughter in 2008. Fischer requested Hudson’s release to home detention during four other hearings in 2023.

Fischer stated that despite the 2005 and 2008 convictions, Hudson hasn’t had any other criminal conviction in 15 years.

“It has been hard on my son,” Hudson said of his absence. He told the court he could help his family if he were on home detention.

Before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Anthony F. Vittoria denied the defense’s request for home detention.”

Hudson’s two-week trial is scheduled to begin on Aug. 12.