The official Twitter account of the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office, led by State's Attorney @ivanjbates

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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month’s Wear Purple Day, our Victim Witness Division staff proudly wore purple to show their support for survivors of domestic violence and to raise awareness about the importance of safety, support, and access to resources. 💜
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Conviction Alert: Baltimore Police Officers Found Guilty of Charges Including Assault, False Statement, and Misconduct - stattorney.org/news-media/pr…
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Sentencing Alert: Woman Sentenced to 140 Years for Fatally Shooting Grandmother and Two Others, Including an 11-Year-Old Child stattorney.org/news-media/pr…
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Today, we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day by honoring the histories, cultures, contributions, and resilience of Native American and Indigenous communities. We are proud to salute the generations who have shaped the rich history of our region and our nation.
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Our offices and the courts will be closed today.
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Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office retweeted
Bates reads part of a statement from the Wright family ⬇️
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Happening right now: Baltimore State’s Attorney @ivanjbates is holding a press conference to explain why he CANNOT pursue a murder charge in the death of 69-yr-old Barry Wright, who was killed after police say a 12-yr-old driving a stolen car collided w/ his motorcycle. @wbaltv11
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Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office retweeted
State's Attorney Ivan Bates is holding a press conference to discuss charges in the death of a Baltimore County man, in which a 12-year-old was driving a stolen vehicle at the time of the crash. bit.ly/4i8ODUK
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Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office retweeted
Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates expressing frustration over why his office cannot criminally charge a 12-year-old boy accused of driving a stolen car that crashed into a motorcycle, killing 69-year-old Barry Wright.
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Happening Now: State's Attorney Bates and the SAO's Juvenile Division host press conference on case involving the death of Barry Wright Sr. m.facebook.com/story.php?sto…
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Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office retweeted
A Baltimore man pled guilty in federal court, today, to drug and firearms charges stemming from an incident involving a police foot chase. Quran Cox, 33, pled guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Announced with @ATFBaltimore @BaltimoreSAO @BaltimorePolice Learn more at justice.gov/usao-md/pr/balti….
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#ICYMI check out the latest updates from our office at stattorney.org/news-media/pr…
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence impacts families in every community. Our office is committed to supporting victims and helping them navigate the justice system. If you need assistance, call 410-396-1897 or email [email protected].
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Sentencing Alert: Former Safe Streets employee Donald Smothers was sentenced to five years without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to illegal possession of a firearm. stattorney.org/media-center/…
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#ICYMI Jamal Gardner entered a guilty plea yesterday to 3 counts of First-Degree Burglary; 3 counts of Fourth-Degree Burglary; one count of Theft $1,500- $25,000; and 2 counts of Theft $100-$1,500. The Defendant faces a total of 66 years of incarceration. stattorney.org/media-center/…
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As Rosh Hashanah comes to a close, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office wishes all who celebrate a meaningful and peaceful New Year. May the year ahead be filled with health, happiness, peace, and renewed hope. Shanah Tovah! 🍎🍯
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Sentencing Alert: Defendant Bryan Cherry was sentenced to Life without the possibility of parole for fatally beating Sierra Johnson in July of 2024 at the 800 block of Abbott Court. stattorney.org/media-center/…
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Conviction Alert: Yolanda Wilkes pleaded guilty to attempting to conceal an assault committed by her daughter and two other co-defendants. stattorney.org/media-center/…
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25 years later, we remember the lives forever changed by September 11, 2001. Today, we honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, the families who still carry unimaginable grief, and the courage that brought our nation together. Never forget.
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