Baltimore man gets 9 life sentences for 4 murders

A Baltimore man convicted of four murders in one year has been sentenced to nine life terms plus 60 years in prison. More  Read More →

Death penalty repeal bill fails in committee

A bill to repeal capital punishment in Maryland failed in a Senate committee Friday, but the full Senate is still expected to vote on whether to take up the measure in a rarely used legislative move. The 5-5 vote in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee mirrored a similar vote two years ago, despite Gov. Martin O’Malley’s push with his own legislation and a state commission’s report late last year recommending repeal. More  Read More →

Committee to vote on death penalty repeal Friday

A Senate committee is set to vote on a bill to repeal Maryland’s death penalty. The measure has stalled in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee in the last two General Assembly sessions. More  Read More →

Police: Teens sexually assaulted behind PG Co. library

Prince George’s County police say two teenage girls have been sexually assaulted on a path behind Oxon Hill’s public library. More  Read More →

Killer of Frederick, Md., boy dies in prison

A man convicted of murdering a 9-year-old Frederick boy more than eight years ago has died in prison. More  Read More →

Cops hit wall in hunt for LA serial killer

A billboard advertising a reward for information on a serial killer is shown in South Central Los Angeles, Feb 13, 2009. They have a sample of his DNA, a description from a survivor... More

Snooker player gets served—on TV

Snooker player Mark Selby got server by his former manager during a tournament that was televised live by the BBC.Snooker player Mark Selby got server by his former manager... More

State budget cuts affect courts, hurt clients

More and more states are cutting their budgets, which means less money for the court system. Since the court system lacks funds, it means that everyone — from top business executives to welfare recipients — will be affected.  More  Read More →

Treatment could earn Md. inmates early release

Maryland prison officials say some inmates could get out early for promising to continue their drug addiction treatment on the outside. More  Read More →

Stolen scrap adds up to too much

While this recycler has good intentions, thieves raid construction sites and other places for metal. [AP] When it comes to crime, there’s always a new statistic to celebrate or fear. Here’s... More

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