The family of a slain 16-year-old Baltimore teen began an emotional journey July 10 as they observed the beginning of the trial against the man charged with his death before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jennifer B Schiffer. Read more »

On June 28, a 37-year-old murder defendant received a trial date in reception court from Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K. Read more »

A 32-year-old attempted murder defendant who was scheduled to go to trial ended up taking a plea deal on May 24.   Jamal Banks was charged with three counts of attempted first- and second-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment, firearm use in a felony violent crime, wearing and carrying a handgun on his person, carrying and transporting a handgun and firing and discharging a firearm.  Banks, accompanied by attorney Robert Cole, stood before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Yolanda A. Read more »

On March 28, Judge Melissa K. Read more »

Ten years after the murder of 26-year-old Antonio Mayes, two witnesses are expected to testify that it was defendant Brandon Brown who pulled the trigger, a Baltimore City prosecutor told jurors on Feb. Read more »

A 35-year-old woman accused of shooting at another woman over the victim’s boyfriend will serve one year on home detention in accordance with a plea agreement. Read more »

A victim’s mother gave an impact statement during the sentencing of two convicted homicide co-defendants who were sentenced to life in prison on May 19 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Phillip S. Read more »

A two-co-defendant case involving a drug organization-related shooting is being transferred to federal court following its dismissal in Baltimore City Circuit Court on April 18. Read more »

In 2022, homicide co-defendants Brian Campbell, 25, and Corey Smith, 29, were tried and convicted for the 2018 murder of 17-year-old Beontray Ellis. Read more »

Before the case could be handed to the jury for deliberations on Jan. Read more »

A red Toyota Solara will play a hefty role in the case against homicide defendant Kamren Cannady, who a prosecutor said was the man behind the trigger in a shooting that killed James Byrd in October 2021. Read more »

A non-fatal shooting case involving two co-defendants was dismissed on Jan. Read more »

After three days of trying to select a jury, the attempted homicide trial of Ravanna Cornish and Dajuan Rheubottom was rescheduled for April 2023, the prosecutor assigned to the case informed Baltimore Witness. Read more »

A 22-year-old man accused of a highway shootout was granted bail on Oct. Read more »

A 36-year-old non-fatal shooting defendant’s hearing was rescheduled for reception court next week so his defense attorney could be present to discuss a trial date. Read more »