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“Convicting an innocent man for murder is not justice,” said defense attorney Brandon T. Taylor to a jury on April 11, the first day of trial for a man charged…
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Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie J. Hong sentenced a homicide defendant to the maximum sentence after hearing heartfelt statements from the 51-year-old victim’s family on April 9, three years…
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“We are here because this man shot two people in an attempt to kill them both. This was almost a homicide.” A Baltimore City prosecutor stressed the seriousness of the…
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Baltimore City saw more than twice as many non-fatal shooting as homicides in March 2023, with the bulk of shootings reported in the city’s western regions. According to Baltimore Witness…
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On March 20, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn postponed the hearing of a murder defendant known for their role in the HBO series “Charm City Kings.” Defendant Lakeyria…
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“It’s hard being here speaking about the death of my baby,” said the victim’s mother through sobs as she addressed the courtroom on Tuesday. “The horrible murder of Khari was…
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On March 10, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Kendra Y. Ausby denied bail for a Baltimore man facing home invasion charges after being acquitted of the case’s homicide charges in 2022. Jaesiah…
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Keonteze Montgomery did run away from a courtyard along W. Lexington Street on July 18, 2021, when gunshots rang out that morning. But, “that doesn’t make him a murderer,” defense attorney…
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On March 3, defense counsel representing a convicted murder requested a hearing postponement as he awaits placement into an outpatient drug facility before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie J….
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In the midst of jury selection, a Baltimore resident facing attempted murder charges took a plea of 25 years in prison on March 1 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer…
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“The only fact that is true is that he is innocent,” said defense attorney Brandon Patterson as the first day of trial began for a Baltimore man charged with the…
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A jury in the homicide trial of Kristopher Johnson returned a guilty verdict on Feb. 13 for the murder of 34-year-old Dondi Johnson in October 2020. After a four-day trial…
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On Feb. 2, a Baltimore man charged with attempted murder received his second trial date in his afternoon reception court hearing before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa Phinn. On Thursday…
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A jury in the trial of homicide defendant Donte Brown announced a guilty verdict on Jan. 31. The week-long trial concluded on Jan. 27 with closing arguments from the prosecution…
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A Baltimore man charged with two murders pleaded guilty in both cases before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lynn Stewart Mays on Jan. 23. In both cases, Gerald Smith and his defense counsel Karyn…
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Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Christopher Panos denied bail to a Baltimore man charged with murder on Jan. 20. Defendant Ronald Eaton Cornish, who was represented by defense attorney Jennifer Smith, was…
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“I am truly sorry. Please forgive me,” a convicted murder defendant expressed to the court during his sentencing before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Martin H. Schreiber on Jan. 17….
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A Baltimore resident facing assault charges pleaded guilty on Jan. 13 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn. Damon Martin and his defense counsel Marc Minkove, accepted a…
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The murder trial for the two men accused of killing Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley in 2021 was delayed before Baltimore City Circuity Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn on Jan….
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On Jan. 10, Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn scheduled a trial for a Baltimore teen charged with murder. Defense counsel Windell Brown, who represents 15-year-old Tavon Scott, expressed his discomfort…
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On Jan. 5, a Baltimore man charged with attempted murder pleaded guilty before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawerence Daniels. Niyon Matthew and his defense counsel Josh Insley, took a plea of…
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On Dec. 19, a Baltimore man hesitantly pleaded guilty to having a loaded handgun before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Martin H. Schrieber. The prosecutor amended a charge against Darius Martaz…
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Dear readers: As we embark on this holiday season, you may notice that Baltimore Witness will be slowing down the number of articles we have online. Although still working hard…
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As a newsletter subscriber you know the unique work our small team has been able to do covering our city’s criminal justice system with data and unique reporting. We do…
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