African Immigrant Gets 7 Years In D.C. Child Abuse
A man from the African nation of Eritrea has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in the District of Columbia.
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A man from the African nation of Eritrea has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in the District of Columbia.
Baltimore police say the death of a boy six years after abuse he suffered has been ruled a homicide.
A Frederick man has been sentenced to eight years in prison in a child abuse case involving a 3-year-old boy.
A Maryland man has been charged in a case involving a Southern California pediatric nurse accused of sexually abusing his 6-week-old foster child, authorities said Thursday.
A District of Columbia man has pleaded guilty to transporting a minor to engage in sex.
A judge has ordered that a D.C. mother charged in the beating death of her 3-year-old son remain jailed.
Two 50-year-old men allege the Seventh-Day Adventist Church put a man known to abuse children in charge of its youth program in the 1970s and kept him in that position, even after learning he was accused of abusing a child in the program.
The parents of a 6-year-old boy suffering from severe malnutrition have been charged with child abuse and neglect after leaving him alone for hours at a motel.
A former Harford County teacher is accused of plotting to kill his wife so he could be with one of his students.
A summer camp employee and former Carroll County teacher is accused of trying to purchase two teen boys for sex.
A 15-year-old squad leader is charged with sexually abusing a child in his care at while attending the Annapolis Chapter of Young Marines.
The Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit arrested a Baltimore County man Wednesday morning in connection with the possession of child pornography.
There are new developments in the child sexual abuse lawsuit against Kevin Clash, the puppeteer known for voicing the Sesame Street character Elmo.
Frederick police say a Vancouver, Wash. man has been charged with child abuse and sex offense for alleged incidents that occurred in 1997.
A Hagerstown woman has been acquitted of charges she sexually abused four children despite her confession to police.
Prosecutors say they have dropped charges of neglect and child abuse against a couple found living on a squalid sailboat with their two teenage sons.
A Baltimore man has pleaded guilty to the sex trafficking of a 14-year-old girl.
Montgomery County Police have arrested a former pediatrician at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on charges of sexually abusing three female relatives when they were children.
A Baltimore man has been convicted of child abuse in the death of his infant son.
They're accused of doing the unthinkable: hurting their own little girl. Now a Frederick County couple is facing charges in her death.
A babysitter has been charged with sexually abusing a child under his care for several months. The alleged abuse took place at the victim's home.
Frederick police have charged the mother of a toddler after the child died at a hospital under suspicious circumstances. The child's father had been charged earlier in the girl's death.
A Frederick man has been charged in the death of his 21-month-old daughter.
An Anne Arundel County martial arts instructor is facing very serious charges after he's accused of having sexual relations with a teenaged student.
Children kept as virtual prisoners on a sailboat off shore on the Chesapeake Bay. Investigators have charged a homeless couple with child abuse after discovering a family of five living in deplorable conditions on a boat.
A driver was injured after crashing a vehicle into the garage of a house in Pikesville on Sunday, according to Baltimore County police.
BWI Airport had only a few delays and TSA lines were moving on Sunday as travelers departed for their holiday destinations.
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore closed early on Sunday because of water damage, the casino said.
Jim Trocki found a renewed sense of purpose at NCIA Vocational Training Center after coming out of a drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility.
Fortune finally smiled on the Baltimore Ravens in their heated rivalry with Pittsburgh.
Congress passed a new federal spending package bill that includes the full cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge and avoids a government shutdown.
A driver was injured after crashing a vehicle into the garage of a house in Pikesville on Sunday, according to Baltimore County police.
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore closed early on Sunday because of water damage, the casino said.
BWI Airport had only a few delays and TSA lines were moving on Sunday as travelers departed for their holiday destinations.
While visions of snow-covered Christmas mornings may fill the minds of Baltimore residents, the reality is that white Christmases in Charm City are extremely rare.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Martin’s Tree Farm is a family-owned and operated business in Carroll County. During the holiday season, it attracts dozens of visitors on the weekends looking for the centerpiece for their Christmas decorations.
Officials with the Maryland Zoo introduced WJZ to an African Savannah Pouched Rat, also called a hero rat.
Marty Bass is live at B&O Railroad Museum to get an inside look at the Christmas display.
WJZ is live from Cindy Lou's as Chef Matt Audette demonstrates how to make festive cocktails.
Santa chats with us about how busy he has been this season, and what toys are the most requested on Christmas lists across Maryland.
Fortune finally smiled on the Baltimore Ravens in their heated rivalry with Pittsburgh.
Lamar Jackson was solid in Baltimore's biggest game of the season so far.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Lamar Jackson's struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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