Casey Anthony and Amanda Knox: a tale of two exonerations Baltimore Sun Comely, 20-something, white women accused of horrible crimes, convicted by a salacious press but freed by the courts. Yet Ms. Knox flew home from Italy to Seattle to welcoming ceremonies, tears of relief, and the warm embrace of family and friends, … and more »

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Death of a lifer: Who says Democrats are soft? Baltimore Sun For several years, he's handled daunting post-conviction matters for men and women serving life sentences in Maryland prisons, including Tarif Abdullah. Mr. Bilal says he repeatedly asked the governor to consider Mr. Abdullah — the nature of his crime …

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Rolley proposes bullet tax, change in penalties for marijuana Baltimore Sun (blog) Rolley said he would push for state legislation to make carrying a small quantity of marijuana a summary offense — subject to a citation and fine, but no jail time. Philadelphia and Seattle have similar policies, he said. "It takes a lot of the burden … and more »

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BALTIMORE, MD — Baltimore bail bondsman Milton Tillman Jr. and his son have been sentenced in a tax fraud case. The men allegedly evaded payments of hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxes. Milton Tillman Jr. has been sentenced to 51 months. He pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns, … View full post on Collateral Magazine

BALTIMORE, MD – A newspaper article in The Baltimore Sun alleges that some Baltimore bail bondsmen are turning to graffiti as a free and edgy way to advertise. The article notes that some bondsmen’s names and numbers are listed at locations around the city, including on the wall at the … View full post on Collateral Magazine

Hate crime guilty plea in Baltimore beating The Seattle Times Thirty-year-old Ajit Kapur of New York pleaded guilty Wednesday in Baltimore Circuit Court to second-degree assault hate crime and received a three-year suspended sentence. Richard Tso, the man who was attacked while visiting from Seattle in August, … and more »

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Second trial of man accused in double murder set to conclude Baltimore Sun After he had exhausted his appeals, Perry's attorney filed requests for post-conviction relief and documents associated with the case. … and more »

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Second trial of man accused in double killing set to conclude Baltimore Sun After he had exhausted his appeals, Perry's attorney filed requests for post-conviction relief and documents associated with the case. … and more »

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Mayor orders city to post data trove including crime, 311 online Baltimore Sun Similar initiatives in the District of Columbia, San Francisco, Seattle and elsewhere have spawned programs that enable users of smart phones to find parks, … and more »

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'Portlandia,' and how TV depicts other cities, from Baltimore to Seattle OregonLive.com Consider these examples of cities, and the shows that have told their stories: What we've learned about Baltimore: It's crime-ridden. Corrupt. Violent. …

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