Adnan Syed's Murder Conviction Reinstated After Court Ruling 2024-09-04

Maryland's highest court ordered a redo of the hearing that freed Adnan Syed, ruling that the earlier proceeding violated the rights of the victim's family. The court upheld an appellate court decision that reinstated Syed's murder conviction, but he can remain free as the case heads to a new lower court judge. The case has been fraught with legal twists and divided court rulings since Syed was convicted in 2000 of killing his high school ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee.

juvenile crime

Marylanders Favor Strict Laws for Juvenile Crime 2024-09-04

A new poll shows that 58% of Marylanders believe strict laws better help children under 18 who commit crimes, compared to 34% who believe lenient laws are more helpful. Community leader Pastor P.M. Smith says strict laws draw individual responsibility and accountability, while lenient laws say society is responsible. He believes young people need correction, and when family fails, society needs to act as a family would with stricter programs.

public health

Mosquito Spraying in Baltimore County After First West Nile Virus Case 2024-09-04

The Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Baltimore County Health Department are collaborating to control mosquitoes in the area after an adult from the Baltimore area tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first confirmed human case in Maryland this year. Crews will spray a permethrin-based solution in Parkville, and the MDA encourages people to stay inside while the spraying happens. The MDA recommends precautions to minimize exposure to mosquito bites, as West Nile Virus affects the nervous system and can be spread to humans through infected mosquitoes.