Day: May 1, 2015

Gov. Hogan asks West Baltimore residents to ensure peace throughout the weekend as police investigation is turned over to city’s chief prosecutor; State’s Attorney Mosby faces huge challenge in weighing evidence, possible charges in Freddie Gray’s death; Al Sharpton defends Baltimore City mayor; Gray’s injuries included head trauma and earlier witness denies contention that Gray tried to injure himself; ATF offering reward in seeking cause of fires; Del. McDonough says protesters parents should be denied food subsidies; legislators deny connection to Shabazz’s lawyers’ group; synagogue challenging rain tax on religious grounds; avian flu could impact state’s chicken industry; fracking elsewhere affecting state’s air quality; and U.S. Rep. Edwards’ “love of Israel” doubted.