Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy presided over closing arguments in the murder of 48-year-old Marquis Carter allegedly at the hands Dayvonta Mackey, 29, a reputed member of…
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A prosecutor from the Maryland Attorney General’s office forewarned jurors in the case of Dayvonta Mackey that the 29-year-old member of the ‘1800 Boys’ drug trafficking organization shot and killed…
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After three days of jury deliberations on April 15, Nathan Brown ,36, was found guilty of murder. Brown was accused of first-degree murder, firearm use in a felony or violent…
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“No [witness] has said Mr. Brown has done this shooting,” said defense attorney Benjamin Charlton, defending 36-year-old Nathan Brown in a homicide that occurred in April 2022. Now, two years…
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On April 4, murder defendant Kyle Cooper received a July trial date from Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Cooper, 32, is currently charged with first-degree murder, two…
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With Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy presiding parties debated the guilt or innocence of 30-year-old Nathan Brown who is accused of killing 42-year-old Correll McQueen on April…
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On April 8, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland set a trial date for 22-year-old Jason Johnson. Johnson is charged with first-degree murder, firearm possession with a felony…
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Defendant Travon Shaw pleaded guilty for his role in the murder of Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley on March 28, less than an hour after he was sentenced to life…
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A jury found 34-year-old Andre Brisbon not guilty of all charges on March 7 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy. According to previous trial coverage, the parties…
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In a March 14 hearing before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland,an attempted murder suspect turned down a plea offer in reception court. Gregory Barnes, 48, is accused…
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Closing statements were presented in the double attempted murder trial of 34-year-old Andre Brisbon on March 7. In the proceeding before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy Brisbon…
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A 34-year-old Baltimore man accused of firing a gun at a hit-and-run driver last April allegedly attempted to cover up the shooting by stashing his gun in some bushes while…
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On Friday, March 1, 24-year-old Antonio Purisima appeared in front of Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy to receive his sentence. After pleading guilty to the first-degree…
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On Feb. 15, Lemel Walker received an April trial date from Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland. Walker is charged with a firearm/drug trafficking crime, carrying a loaded…
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The sentencing of 23-year-old Antonio Purisima was postponed until March as his defense counsel was ill. Purisima is charged with the murder of 21-year-old Kevin Moody on June 15, 2022….
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Former HBO actress Lakeyria Doughty was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter on Jan. 24 for the fatal stabbing of her girlfriend, 33-year-old Tiffany Wilson, three years ago. The 29-year-old defendant,…
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On Jan. 3, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Copeland scheduled the retrial of a 22-year-old murder defendant. Draquan Smith is charged with two counts each of first-degree murder…
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In closing arguments before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy on Dec. 19, parties debated Draquan Smith‘s involvement in a homicide. Smith, 22, is accused of murdering 20-year-old…
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A mistrial was declared on Dec. 20, 2023, after the jury failed to reach a verdict for attempted murder defendant Draquan Smith. Smith, 22, is being tried on two counts…
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In opening statements before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy on Dec. 14, the prosecution stated two witnesses who were prosecuted for assaulting Joshua Camara will testify against…
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Baltimore resident Kilo Byrd was attempting to protect his mother when he shot his stepbrother, defense attorney Andrew Saller said at the start of his client’s jury trial on Dec….
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On Dec. 5, attempted murder defendant Kilo Byrd accepted a plea deal from the assistant state’s attorney in front of Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy. Byrd, 45,…
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A Baltimore man is expected to plead guilty to the murder of 21-year-old Kevin Moody in the New Year after agreeing to a deal on Nov. 27. Antonio Purisima, 23,…
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The 24-year-old Baltimore man charged with the murder of La Scala restaurant’s general manager, Chesley Patterson, repeatedly denied involvement in the 44-year-old’s death after accepting a plea of 50 years…
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