Man Accused of 60-Year-Old’s Murder Acquitted of All Charges

By Andrew Michaels - August 23, 2023
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A 34-year-old Baltimore man was acquitted of murder and weapons charges on Aug. 22 when Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge John A. Howard granted defense counsel’s motion for judgement of acquittal prior to closing arguments.

Following a five-day jury trial, defense attorney Brad MacFee renewed his motion for judgement of acquittal in regards to the charges against his client, Terrence Carter, including first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony or violent crime and firearm possession with a felony conviction. Judge Howard agreed the prosecution’s evidence was insufficient and, therefore, would not have allowed a reasonable jury to convict the defendant.

Carter was initially charged with the murder of 60-year-old Steven Clark Sr. on May 22, 2020. During their investigation, Baltimore Police Department (BPD) officers learned of an altercation between Carter, also known as T.I., and the victim’s son the day before the shooting. Cellular analysis allegedly placed Carter on or near the 4200 block of Norfolk Avenue.

Prior to trial, Judge Charles J. Peters had denied defense counsel’s motion to dismiss on Aug. 14 when MacFee argued Carter’s speedy trial right was violated.