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Former Correctional Officer Gets Time For Sexually Abusing Inmates At MD Prison: Feds Former Correctional Officer Gets Time For Sexually Abusing Inmates At MD Prison: Feds
Former Correctional Officer Gets Time For Sexually Abusing Inmates At MD Prison: Feds A former correctional officer in Maryland will spend years on the other side of the bars after admitting to violating prisoners' civil rights, prosecutors say. Baltimore native Owen Nesmith, 54, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, June 20, to multiple charges that include the depravation of rights under the color of law and making false statements for having sexual contact with victims at the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup. On Thursday, officials announced that Nesmith has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for abusing the inmates. Nesmith was the acting lieutenant at…
Former Correctional Officer Accused Of Sexually Abusing Inmates At MD Prison: Feds Former Correctional Officer Accused Of Sexually Abusing Inmates At MD Prison: Feds
Former Correctional Officer Accused Of Sexually Abusing Inmates At MD Prison: Feds A former correctional officer in Maryland is facing time behind bars with the people he helped put away after admitting to violating prisoners' civil rights, federal authorities announced. Baltimore native Owen Nesmith, 54, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, June 20, to multiple charges that include the depravation of rights under the color of law and making false statements for having sexual contact with victims at the Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup. Nesmith was a lieutenant at the facility, prosecutors say, and he admitted that between 2005 and 2017, he sexually assaulted at least th…
MD Sheriff Surprised After Being Hit With DOJ Indictment; Will Stay In Office MD Sheriff Surprised After Being Hit With DOJ Indictment; Will Stay In Office
MD Sheriff Surprised After Being Hit With DOJ Indictment; Will Stay In Office Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins was reportedly blindsided by his unexpected indictment on Wednesday afternoon, though he plans to remain active and in office as the legal proceedings play out. Jenkins, 66, a Thurmont resident who has been in office since his election in 2006, was accused on Wednesday, April 5, alongside Machine Gun Nest owner Justin Krop, 36, in a grand jury indictment for an alleged years-long scheme to import machine guns into Frederick County. According to Frederick County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer and spokesperson Todd Wivell on Wednesday after…
Frederick County Sheriff Indicted For Shady Machine Gun Scheme With Firearm Dealer, Feds Say Frederick County Sheriff Indicted For Shady Machine Gun Scheme With Firearm Dealer, Feds Say
Frederick County Sheriff Indicted For Shady Machine Gun Scheme With Firearm Dealer, Feds Say A top cop in Maryland found himself on the wrong side of the law is facing federal charges for wielding his power while allegedly scheming with a Frederick County firearm dealer to illegally obtain machine guns, federal authorities announced on Wednesday. Longtime Frederick County Sheriff Charles "Chuck" Austin Jenkins, 66, of Thurmont, and 36-year-old Frederick resident Justin Krop are both facing charges for their roles in the years-long conspiracy. Jenkins has been the Sheriff of Frederick County since his election in 2006. He was most recently re-elected in 2022. Krop is the principal…
Marilyn Mosby Trial Postponed Shortly After Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Perjury Charges Marilyn Mosby Trial Postponed Shortly After Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Perjury Charges
Marilyn Mosby Trial Postponed Shortly After Judge Denies Motion To Dismiss Perjury Charges A federal judge has postponed a trial against Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby shortly after dismissing a motion to dismiss perjury charges against her after she was accused of lying about her financial hardship, according to multiple reports. Mosby is accused of lying about her hardship in order to withdraw money without penalties from her retirement account and falsified information on loan applications for properties in Florida.  The accusations led to federal charges against Mosby for perjury and false statements on mortgage applications, the reports state. Attorneys …
US Senate Candidate Charged For Reporting Child Trafficking For Political Gain In Maryland US Senate Candidate Charged For Reporting Child Trafficking For Political Gain In Maryland
US Senate Candidate Charged For Reporting Child Trafficking For Political Gain In Maryland A US Senate candidate is facing charges in Maryland for allegedly making false statements to the Harford County Sheriff’s Office about child sex trafficking, authorities announced. Ryan Dark White - also known as Dr. Jon McGreevey - was charged with making false statements to a law enforcement officer and making a false statement in the commission of a crime and existence of a condition imminently dangerous to public safety following a lengthy investigation, the according to the sheriff's office. In April, detectives from the Harford County Sheriff’s Office received a tip regarding alleged …
Marylin Mosby Won't Get Her Speedy Trial After All: Reports Marylin Mosby Won't Get Her Speedy Trial After All: Reports
Marylin Mosby Won't Get Her Speedy Trial After All: Reports Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was hoping for a quick trial ahead of the upcoming election. She and her attorney made that request repeatedly, according to WBFF. Looks like Mosby's wish has not been granted, as her trial has been postponed until September 2022. The trial was pushed off on Tuesday, April 5 after concerns were raised about whether both the defense and prosecution would be prepared for the May 2 deadline, WJZ reports. "What I'm asking for is that I be tried right now because I know that I'm innocent and the citizens of Baltimore deserve to know that as well be…