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Maryland approves more than $3M for Baltimore man wrongly imprisoned for murder for three decades
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (CBS/AP) — Maryland officials on Wednesday approved more than $3 million in compensation for a Baltimore man who spent 31 years in prison on a wrongful murder conviction.Gov. Wes Moore apologized to Gary Washington during a Board of Public Works meeting where the compensation was approved."On the behalf of the entire state, I'm sorry for the failure of the justice system," Moore said, adding that while no amount can make up for the injustice, he prayed the state could provide compensation "in a way that your family deserves."Washington was a 25-year-old new father when he was convicted in...
Maryland Weather: Near record heat Thursday, temps in the 90s
BALTIMORE- Record heat is possible Thursday with highs topping out in the lower 90s. Showers return this weekend. After a sunny and beautiful Wednesday, we're looking at a delightful evening of weather ahead. With a mainly clear sky tonight, temperatures will fall into the upper 50s & lower 60s. The big weather story Thursday will be the heat. Sunshine along with a westerly breeze will help lift temperatures up into the upper 80s and lower 90s. The early morning hours will be most comfortable to get any strenuous activities done. By late morning, we'll start to feel the beginning of the...
Maryland to get $350 million payout in Baltimore bridge collapse
BALTIMORE (CBS/CNN) — The state of Maryland is about to get an insurance payment of $350 million related to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in late March, according to the broker handling its policy on the structure.The payment would come from insurer Chubb, which has a $350 million limit on the policy it had written on the bridge, according to Henry Daar, head of property claims, North America for WTW, the broker on the policy. The payment will be made soon rather than waiting for the construction of a new bridge to begin, a process that could...
Virginia man arrested for string of robberies
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. — Police have arrested a man they say is behind a string of robberies in Virginia. Bobby Winstead III, 34, of Lorton, is charged with one count of robbery, one count of attempted robbery, and two counts of the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony for his alleged involvement.
Fairfax County, Virginia police issue over 6,500 citations, warnings in wave two of ‘Road Shark’ campaign
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — In April, wave two of the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD)’s “Road Shark” campaign led to over 6,500 citations and warnings. FCPD started the Road Shark campaign in 2023 to reduce aggressive driving and crashes and change overall driving behavior. Police issued nearly 25,000 citations across four waves […]
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