City judges return seized money to gamblers and narcotics offenders
Baltimore city judges have returned at least $60,000 seized from gamblers and narcotics violators over the last year, often without proper authority, according to The Baltimore Sun. An examination of cases with large sums raised questions about why some were tried in district court rather than circuit court, while a circuit clerk reportedly stated in 1972 that cases involving less than $5,000 would not be accepted.
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City Solicitor Faces Scrutiny Over Forfeiture Practices
The Sun reports that district court judges have heard gambling cases since 1972, bypassing proper jurisdiction. Assistant city solicitor Andrew J. Graham allegedly rarely calls police testimony to support forfeiture, sometimes pre negotiating returns of funds. The paper notes $60,000 in seized money involved since August 1974 and that Chief Judge Robert F. Sweeney ordered stop to improper cases.
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Man accused in cop's death escapes Hagerstown jail
Merle W. Unger, 26, and inmate Robert Miller, 22, fled Washington County Jail in Hagerstown by sawing through a cell wall and exiting via the roof. A massive Western Maryland ground search with roadblocks on I-70 and US 40 followed, no leads by morning. Miller faces larceny and escape charges, Unger charged with the murder of Sgt. Donald Kline during the December 13 market holdup in Cumberland County. The case elevated to potential death penalty if convicted. Unger was to stand trial in Westminster next Tuesday.
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PG school board names acting superintendent to four year term
UPPER MARLBORO AP Edward Feeney was granted a four year contract as superintendent of schools by the Prince George's County board of education on Thursday night. The decision followed his long service as acting superintendent since Carl Hassel's resignation in March.
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Health official charged with molesting 3 patients
Towson AP report: Morris Sherman 40, coordinator of children's services at Rosewood State Hospital, indicted by Baltimore County grand jury on three counts each of perverted practices and assault for molesting three mentally retarded patients on two occasions. Sherman resigned after the case was headed to the grand jury and department officials notified law enforcement.
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Harford teachers continue strike amid stalled pay talks
The Harford County Education Association leader says no settlement is near as teachers remain out for a fourth day over pay raises. Peggy Hughes notes no progress, cites pending County Council budget review, and warns of ongoing picketing despite an injunction.
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Engineer given decade in prison for extortion scheme
John A. DeVaughn, an engineer at the Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant, was sentenced to 10 years by U.S. District Judge Frank A. Kaufman after pleading guilty to extorting kickbacks from contractors for inside project information. He had faced a prior seven year sentence and accused a sentencing agreement violation.
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U.S
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Sarbanes Presses Maryland Senate Bid Against Tydings
Rep Paul Sarbanes narrows the race to Joe Tydings in next week's Democratic primary in Maryland. He portrays Tydings as aloof and out of touch, contrasts wage and price controls with equitable guidelines, and touts his own record on impeachment moves spending restraint and the Equal Rights Amendment while highlighting backing from labor and liberal groups.
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