AltWeeklies Wire
With Domestic Violence on the Rise, Baltimore Finds New Ways to Help its Victimsnew
This year, a new Family Crimes Unit was created in the Baltimore Police Department to investigate domestic-violence cases. And Mercy Medical Center has new technology that is helping to document abuse. Both aim to help women (and men) get out of abusive relationships before they become deadly. It's not an easy goal to meet.
Baltimore City Paper |
Anna Ditkoff |
01-13-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Homeless Attacked in Baltimorenew
In many of the violent run-ins the homeless have had on the street, the criminals have sought out single pedestrians--particularly those who are elderly, disabled, or just look like an easy catch.
Baltimore City Paper |
Jay Sandler |
08-19-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Ronald Hinton May Have Confessed to Rape and Murder, but Did He Really Do It?new
The confession of Hinton, who was convicted of raping a murdering a child, outweighed indications that he might not have done it.
Baltimore City Paper |
Van Smith |
08-05-2008 |
Crime & Justice
From Bounty Hunter to Bible Thumper, Pastor Anthony Hill Presents a Paradoxnew
Hill is the beloved "Pastor Tony" of the Covenant Life Family Worship Center, a handsome brick storefront church. He is also a bounty hunter who since 1989 has tracked down bail jumpers, sometimes using illegal means. His two faces place him and his church at the nexus where Baltimore's underworld melds with legitimate businesses.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
04-22-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Rational Decisions: Inside Baltimore's Mental Health Courtnew
Modeled after drug court, it is considered a "problem-solving court." But unlike its larger and older brother, mental health court has not strained under political pressure or the sheer number of cases, so far avoiding mandatory sentencing and other legislative restrictions.
Baltimore City Paper |
Laura Laing |
04-15-2008 |
Crime & Justice
