The proposed change is a counterpunch by the state judiciary to a federal court ruling that Maryland’s courthouse broadcast ban violates the First Amendment.
Police Commissioner Harrison called the men “ruthless criminals,” but video evidence told a different story. Now the city will pay damages, while the officer involved remains on the force. UPDATED.
Assault, extortion and gun charges went away – dropped by county prosecutors or dismissed in one case by a judge. Now the city will be paying them $315,000.