Tag: George Floyd
Prince George’s County Police resist release of misconduct records, despite law change
Anton’s Law was part of a group of police and criminal justice laws that passed in 2021 in the wake of George Floyd’s death and a national reckoning around race and policing.
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What are the lessons of George Floyd’s death? Maryland’s lawmakers weigh-in
The anniversary of Floyd’s death will for many be a time of reflection and a time for questions.
What lessons can be learned from that tragic event? Is enough being done to prevent similar acts from occurring? And how much policing is necessary to keep the public safe?
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Gansler: A guilty Chauvin verdict would likely be sustained upon appeal
Former Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler said Tuesday that if the former Minneapolis police charged in the killing of George Floyd is convicted on murder and manslaughter charges that those convictions would likely be sustained by a higher court upon appeal.
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New GBC board chair emphasizes the need for racial equity and unity
The new chairman of the Greater Baltimore Committee’s board of directors emphasized the need for racial equity and unity amid national protests over the police killings of unarmed African-Americans.
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Sen. Carter slams Hogan’s harsh condemnation of efforts to defund the police
@BryanRenbaum Sen. Jill Carter (D-Baltimore City) slammed recent remarks by Gov. Larry Hogan in...
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Szeliga calls for the prosecution of Columbus statue vandals
@BryanRenbaum House Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga said those who were involved in the vandalism and...
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Former Maryland congressman calls for Prince George’s County to change name of James Ryder Randall Elementary School
@BryanRenbaum Former Maryland Rep. Albert Wynn said he is in favor of changing the name of James...
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Mass crowds raise more concerns about a second-wave for Covid-19
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball (D) said he is confident that the organizers of local protests against police misconduct are doing everything they can to make sure that participants follow recommended safety guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Scott says he will take concerted action to address police misconduct if elected mayor
Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott said if he is elected mayor of Baltimore he will take concerted action to address police misconduct.
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State Roundup: Congressmen knock Md. jobless response; defunding police kicked around
Maryland congressional leaders are urging Gov. Larry Hogan to make more improvements to the state’s new Beacon One-Stop unemployment benefits website because they say constituents are not receiving their benefits in a timely manner.
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Frederick County Sheriff: Proposals to defund police departments are dangerous
Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins said recent proposals calling for the defunding and dismantling of police departments would have disastrous consequences if implemented.
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Gansler calls for an independent review of Maryland’s police departments
Former Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler said every police department in the state should undergo an independent review of its policies and procedures.
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