Attorneys for Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn J. Mosby say lawsuits filed by five of the officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray have no merit and should be dismissed.
Responding to the lawsuits for the first time, lawyers from the state attorney general's office who are representing Mosby said in filings late Friday that she can't be sued for actions taken as a prosecutor.
They also noted that the probable cause to file the charges against the five officers was validated by a District Court commissioner, a grand jury and the judge who oversaw the cases.
"It is undisputed that other persons and entities within the criminal justice system repeatedly found probable cause after the filing of the" charges, her attorneys wrote.
A day after he fired a contract attorney revealed to have ties to neo-Nazi groups, Baltimore City Solicitor George Nilson was terminated himself.
A statement from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake says that effective next Wednesday, Aug. 24, Nilson "will no longer be" the solicitor.
"The Mayor thanks Mr. Nilson for his dedicated service to the City of Baltimore and wishes him well in his future endeavors," read the statement from Rawlings-Blake's office, which didn't say why he was leaving the office.
Nilson confirmed in an interview he was fired.
"I serve at the pleasure of the mayor," he said. "My termination was legal, but do I think it was just or deserved? No."
Presented by the Director of Public Information Sergeant Richard D. Bratz
Dover, DE-The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for Michelle L. Halderman, 48, of Seaford, Delaware.
Troopers are looking for Michelle L. Halderman who hasn’t been heard from since 4:11 a.m. this morning, Saturday, August 21, 2016, after she left her residence in Seaford.
There is a concern for Halderman’s safety and welfare as troopers have been unable to make contact with her to check on her welfare and attempts to locate her have been unsuccessful.
Michelle L. Hadlerman is a white female, approximately 5’6” tall 180 lbs last seen wearing a dark colored sundress brown eyes and brown hair.
If anyone has any information in reference to the whereabouts of Michelle L. Halderman they are asked to call Troop 5 at 302-337-1090. Information may also be provided by callingDelaware Crime Stoppersat 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."
For 150 years, WICOMICO COUNTY has historically elected a majority of Democrat County Councils with a smattering of Republicans and an occasional Independent. But even with Democrats primarily in control for a large part of a hundred and twenty five years, WICOMICO remained rather conservative largely due to the rural nature of the County. But the tide began to turn before the end of the of the last century. Some people thought that WICOMICO COUNTY should be more like some of the counties across the Bay. The push was on to grow government.
With the help and support of two left wing liberal organizations, THE GREATER SALISBURY COMMITTEE and THE SALISBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERICE, a charter review committee was initiated and a referendum ballot was forwarded to change the WICOMICO COUNTY charter to a Executive form of government. As with most ballot questions, unless there is a lot of opposition, it passed. This greatly increased the cost of government to the citizens of WICOMICO COUNTY beyond most citizens' expectations.
The first election held under this new form of government produced the County's first County Executive, RICHARD M POLLITT. Pollitt's first task at hand was to rid the County of the evil Revenue Cap that had been imposed by the taxpayers in the early 1990's. Then the local liberal appointed BOARD OF EDUCATION pushed the County Council to almost double the property taxes. Fortunately in 2006, and 2010 the taxpayers were at least wise enough to elect somewhat of an conservative County Council to hold off any attempt of a reversal without a referendum, which never happened.
After 8 years of trying to suck the last dollar out of the taxpayers, POLLITT was replaced by what was supposed to be a conservative savior, ROBERT CULVER. CULVER entered the fray guns blazing, firing employees, taking away County cars and even took away employee's paid birthdays leave. Good start, one would say! But the problem is CULVER found that while he had the support of the working class, he didn't gain any favor with the local liberals. You see the people that elected CULVER work everyday for a living so they are not hanging out at the Government Office Building, but those lobbying for more liberal ideas do. The ones that supported POLLITT, i.e. the CHAMBER MEMBERS, the G.S.C. and the liberal fraction of the County Council, were now even more angry at CULVER'S cost cutting actions. So whats a guy to do? First you look back at how POLLITT covered his ass for eight years. CULVER had fired the public information officer so he makes up a couple of new titles and hires two to replace one. Next you have to find one of the most liberal ideas around to satisfy these folks that are not speaking to you. AHA! How about FREE COLLEGE TUITION at WOR WIC? That should do it! Take a page out of the liberal lefts' playbook! After all, look at all the people that are fawning over BERNIE SANDERS and HILLARY CLINTON. Suddenly, CULVER see's the path to being a popular guy!
Once this socialist idea takes shape, your next issue becomes how you can pay for this program. You've promised not to raise taxes THIS YEAR, so in order to keep your promise, you need to make some cuts (some big cuts) because, after all, this is a costly program! The $250,000+ price tag is just a start. With two other local colleges who will want to be included, it is sure to balloon. And in reality, why should it be limited to only WOR WIC students? How to find the money to fund free tuition? OK, start with cutting retirees insurance benefits. There is only about two hundred or so and they don't represent a large group and that will only sacrifice a few votes. Maybe next year we can cut some more employee benefits as this program has been stated to cost over $600,000 next year.
One would think that this idea would not have made it past the County Council since the voters elected a COUNTY COUNCIL with six Republicans and they surely would vote down such nonsense. However, it seems several on the Council have taken a big bite out of the same apple that CULVER has been chewing on. With a six to two vote and one absent, the resolution to offer free tuition passed quicker than a hot knife through butter!
With the FREE TUITION resolution passing, there's one more step in this process this year. That is to transfer the money to the COMMUNITY FOUNDATION so it can be passed on to WOR WIC. Are you surprised at this? Perhaps WICOMICO COUNTY is not capable of handling it's own money.
I predict that while this year's program cost will be $250,000 plus, next year it will grow close to $750,000, and by the third year S.U. and U.M.E.S. will be included growing the cost even more. If so, the cost to WICOMICO COUNTY taxpayers will balloon into a multi million dollar program A budget buster if ever there was one!
With WICOMICO COUNTY over FIFTY TWO MILLION DOLLARS BEHIND IN INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIRS, who is setting our spending priorities, and more importantly, WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Either way, it will be the taxpaying citizens of WICOMICO COUNTY who pay the price.
BALTIMORE —Michael Phelps has made it pretty clear that the Summer Games in Rio was his last Olympics.
If it is the end of his swimming career, Phelps will retire having won a record 28 Olympic medals, 23 of which were gold.
Many in Baltimore wonder how should be recognized locally for his accomplishments. Some have suggested a statue that would go alongside similar ones for Johnny Unitas, Ray Lewis and Brooks Robinson to name a few.
“I think that's a great idea,” one Baltimore resident said. “He's the best all-around athlete there is.”
As you all may have noticed, the Media has been waging war on Donald Trump. It's getting to the point that borders an insane obsession with picking a part everything he does and says, spinning it into something 'dark' and dangerous.
Over the last week, some answers have come to light that may shed some reasons as to why the Media, particularly the Conservative pundits' disdain toward Trump. The findings are going to shock you!
I have attached a video that verifies this information. And yes, it's been vetted through several sources within many agencies - not just my own but many other fellow writers using their own sources. All point to this being accurate even though the video maker is careful to assert he's reporting what he's been told by his Pentagon source.
While we all know about Clinton Aide, Huma Abiden's videos taken during private meetings between herself, Hillary Clinton and several foreign (and hostile to US) agents that Wikileaks was going to break last Sunday (August 6), there has been a storm of restraining orders sent to RT (Russian Times) from our State Department to block these videos from surfacing as they go towards proving treason on Clinton's lot. However, given that RT is not subject to US laws (or law enforcement) with the exception of their America office, these will only hold for so long. RT's involvement stems from last Sunday's interview with famed hacker and Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange who is in exile at the Ecuador embassy in London for the last five years.
Clinton with Netanyahu
The second bit on this video (clocking at 1:34) is the part dealing with our crazy media coverage these days. It seems that Clinton brokered a deal to double Israel's aid if Netanyahu helps her win the presidency by slandering Trump, using his own brigade within our Media system.
This is based on the premise that should Trump get elected, he will reduce aid to the Middle East including Israel - an assumption that is FALSE! On the contrary, Trump is stating he wants to reduce or end aid to countries harboring and supporting terrorists. This is a huge difference than what was presented by Clinton.
The disturbing thing is, it appears Netanyahu has taken the bait. Many Jewish journalists - Bill Kristol, Ben Shapiro, Jamie Weinstein to name a few - have all been touting the NeverTrump banner in spite of Trump's popularity with voters.
This week, Trump revealed his very conservative economic plan devised by known-conservative economists like Stephen Moore. It's as close to Reagan as anyone has gotten in a long, long time! Additionally, earlier in the Spring, he released his highly conservative judges list of those he would proffer for appointment to the Supreme Court. Therefore, the hysterical NeverTrumpers appear nonsensical - that is, until now! It's more than a mere axe to grind! It's more than anything personality based. This goes much deeper into the collusion we've seen so rampant with Clinton and her camp!
Watch the video, while boring, listen to its contents multiple times. It's a lot to take in but as a responsible voter, it's up to you to inform yourselves!
Baltimore, MD (August 15, 2016) -The Natalie M. LaPrade Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission (“MMCC”) today announced the names of the 15 Growers and 15 Processors who have been awarded Stage One license pre-approvals. The Commission’s actions mark a giant step forward for the medical cannabis program in Maryland.
Dr. Paul W. Davies, Chairman of the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission stated, “I’m excited that we have a great number of outstanding companies willing to help sick people in Maryland.” The potential licensees comprise a diverse group of principals, executives and corporate officers including Maryland residents associated with long-time established Maryland businesses, entrepreneurs, women and minority-operated enterprises. Seven of the Processors are affiliated with Growers who received Stage One pre-approvals.
The Commissioners’ selections for Grower entities and locations are:
Salisbury Stations 16, 1 and 2 and Station 3 from Fruitland are being dispatched to the Cook Out Restaurant at 1115 South Salisbury Blvd for a structure fire.
