Rape charges dropped against Tariq Yacub in Maryland case
Tariq Abdur Rahim Yacub had rape charges dismissed amid claims police and prosecutors pursued Black males. Former attorney Willie Mahone and Rev Luke Robinson spoke outside the Frederick County Courthouse, with about 15 people present as a Maryland State Police helicopter searched for a purse snatcher.
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Republicans Seek Appointments to Frederick County BOE
With two BOE openings in Frederick County Republicans and Black residents vie for seats. The board currently has one Republican and Earl Robbins Jr is the sole Black member set to leave. GOP leaders say appointment by Governor Glendening could bring a Republican to the board, but few have stepped forward amid reported apathy.
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Frederick County
John Tregoning
Republican Central Committee
Peru frees hostages after 126 day embassy siege ends
In Lima government commandos blasted a tunnel under the Japanese ambassador's residence and stormed the scene, ending a 126 day siege by Tupac Amaru rebels. All 14 rebels died and 71 hostages were rescued with one hostage and two soldiers killed. President Fujimori hailed the operation as a fight against terrorism.
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Koenig to act as own attorney at trial for parents murder
Bruce Wayne Koenig 48 elected Tuesday to represent himself at a September 16 trial in Frederick County Circuit Court for the 1994 murders of his parents Hans Albert Koenig 76 and Ruth Joyce Koenig 64. He will have standby counsel Frederick lawyer Thomas Barse appointed by the court.
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Court of Appeals
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Karma Academy to close as board reverses plan
The Karma Academy program in Frederick faced closure after its board initially voted to shut down citing funding and referrals shortages. A Feb 16 meeting reversed the decision, but Kevin O Neill of KH Services Inc. notified the Department of Juvenile Justice on Feb. 12 of contract termination due to a $135000 deficit from eight years of underfunding.
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Affordable child care key to welfare reform in Frederick County
In this third installment of a five part series, Kate Lecei e explores how welfare reform hinges on affordable child care. The piece notes many parents face high costs and scarce relatives to help, with entry level wages and weekly child care bills eating into potential earnings.
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Postelle Elected to Emmitsburg Commission
Philip N. Postelle won a town commission seat in Emmitsburg with 59 votes, three more than challenger Duane Pilch while incumbent Tom Gingell finished with 45. Postelle will start a three year term next month after being sworn in by Mayor William Carr. Gingell praised Postelle as a capable businessman.
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