Edward Ericson Jr

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Baltimore sues Trump administration over orders shuttering diversity programs

2 months ago | courthousenews.com | Edward Ericson Jr

The mayor and city council, along with higher education groups, say Trump's executive orders are vague, stifle their freedom of speech and impinge on Congress' role. BALTIMORE (CN) — Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott targeted President Donald Trump's administration Tuesday as he announced Black History Month celebrations, just hours after the city joined a lawsuit to stop the federal crackdown on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.
Bank sues former Baltimore mayor for $2 million

Jan 8, 2025 | courthousenews.com | Edward Ericson Jr

The bank says Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, who was mayor of Baltimore from 2010 to 2016, failed to respond to multiple demand letters to repay a business loan. BALTIMORE (CN) — An Indiana-based bank sued former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Wednesday, claiming that she owes $2.1 million for a commercial loan.
Maryland high schooler shot to death in bathroom by classmate

Sep 6, 2024 | courthousenews.com | Edward Ericson Jr

The shooting in Joppa, Maryland, comes just four days into the school year and two days after another deadly school shooting in Georgia. JOPPA, Md. (CN) — A 15-year-old boy was shot to death in a high school bathroom shortly after noon on Friday in Joppa, Maryland, sparking the school’s evacuation and a short manhunt before a 16-year-old suspect was arrested.
Kratom’s overdose potential at issue in smuggling case

Dec 14, 2023 | courthousenews.com | Edward Ericson Jr

Sebastian Guthery pleaded guilty to mislabeling kratom to get it through customs. His sentencing could depend on whether the FDA is deemed to be part of the prosecution. (CN) — The Food and Drug Administration's refusal to provide documents on kratom’s dangers for a smuggling case led the prosecutor to say in a hearing Friday that she doesn’t want the agency on her team.
Baltimore city prosecutor convicted of federal charges

Nov 8, 2023 | courthousenews.com | Edward Ericson Jr

After being found guilty of lying to obtain city funds to purchase vacation homes in Florida, Marilyn Mosby faces up to five years in prison each for two counts of perjury. BALTIMORE (CN) — A federal jury convicted a former Baltimore City State's Attorney Thursday of two counts of perjury after falsifying an application to withdraw retirement funds early during the Covid-19 pandemic in order to buy two vacation homes in Florida.
After Twists and Turns, Baltimore’s Former Top Prosecutor Heads to Federal Court to Face Perjury Charges

Oct 29, 2023 | citybiz.co | Edward Ericson Jr |Baltimore Brew |Kevin Parker

Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore’s state’s attorney for eight years and half of one of the city’s power couples, will finally face perjury charges next week in federal court in Greenbelt. The case – rife with novel legal theories, charges of racism and political soap opera – is a stunning illustration of Baltimore’s political and legal culture.
After twists and turns, Baltimore’s former top prosecutor heads to federal court to face perjury charges

Oct 27, 2023 | courthousenews.com | Edward Ericson Jr

With intertwined elements of race, power and accusations of corruption, the case is a stunning illustration of the city's political and legal culture. BALTIMORE, Md. (CN) — Marilyn Mosby, Baltimore's top prosecutor for eight years and half of one of the city's power couples, will finally face perjury charges next week in federal court in Greenbelt.
Kratom industry introduces legislation in Congress amid rise in overdose deaths

Oct 20, 2023 | courthousenews.com | Edward Ericson Jr

WASHINGTON — Seeking to short-circuit any possible regulation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amid increasing reports of overdose deaths, the American Kratom Association is urging kratom users and sellers to call their representatives in support of new legislation. “We want a tsunami wave to hit Congress,” says AKA chairman Matt Salmon, a former Republican congressman from Arizona, during an Oct. 18 instructional webinar.
Once-disgraced Baltimore mayor wants a second chance at the job

Sep 6, 2023 | courthousenews.com | Edward Ericson Jr

Sheila Dixon, who held office from 2007-2010, resigned after facing embezzlement charges. BALTIMORE (CN) — Former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon announced Thursday that she is running to regain her old job, which she left in disgrace in 2010 after less than a full term, when she pleaded guilty to stealing gift cards earmarked for the poor.
Major kratom importer’s guilty plea stirs questions

Jul 19, 2023 | courthousenews.com | Edward Ericson Jr

(CN) — A California man whose companies grossed more than $60 million selling the botanical supplement kratom has pleaded guilty in federal court in California to illegal importation, and faces up to two years in prison at his Oct. 6 sentencing. Sebastian Guthery, whose Linked-In profile says he “founded or co-founded over 15 different companies totaling millions of dollars in sales and annual revenue," agreed to the plea deal on July 10, according to a Justice Department press release.