Mandel seeks dismissal of corruption charges in retrial bid
Attorneys for Guy Mandel and four co-defendants file renewed motions to drop corruption charges contending the government failed to prove the case and alleging prosecutorial misconduct over alleged jury tampering. Judge Pratt declared a mistrial after 90 days of testimony and may not preside at retrial.
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Tax experts warn Maryland sales or income tax hike likely
Maryland lawmakers hear that a $176 million to $178 million budget gap looms due to a stagnant economy. Legislative Fiscal Services Director William Ratchford says a sales tax increase to 6 or 7 percent or a top income tax rate rise could balance the budget, with Lt. Gov. Lee and others cautious on the political risk. Senate leaders weigh targeted cuts, lottery shifts, and possible revenue fixes while avoiding doomed pay raises for state workers.
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Maryland sues to block Camden sludge dumping
Maryland filed in the District Court for New Jersey to stop Camden New Jersey from continuing ocean sludge dumping off its coast. The EPA issued an emergency permit for the practice and seeks to shift Camden to land based disposal within about 830 days.
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Baltimore Urges Blood Donation Amid Low Supplies
Red Cross officials in the Baltimore area plea residents to donate blood as supplies reach their lowest since the August crisis. They note 450 pints are needed daily to meet hospital needs for Christmas and New Year, with 80 percent of local blood coming from Red Cross stocks.
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Thirteen Die On Maryland Roads In Police Release
A weekly Maryland State Police report compiled by 2nd Lt. Morgan records thirteen fatalities on state highways. Nine victims were drivers, one was a passenger, and three were pedestrians.
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