@raniound

back in baltimore covering legal affairs @mddailyrecord. [email protected].

 Baltimore, MD
Joined July 2016
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Driving in Nashville is not easy, efficient, safe or pleasant, but at least it's mandatory
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“I don’t want to do it, so don’t make me do it. That means it’s not a threat, because I don’t want to do it.” thedailyrecord.com/2024/11/1…

Day 2 of Snyder trial: ‘I don’t want to do it, so don’t make me do it’

Thursday's testimony offered more evidence that UMMS was wary of attorney Stephen Snyder and that officials felt threatened.

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Baltimore's lawsuit against a ghost gun seller will go to trial after the seller's request to dismiss the case was rejected. thedailyrecord.com/2024/10/2…

Baltimore City’s lawsuit against ‘ghost gun’ retailer will go to trial

Baltimore City’s lawsuit against an Anne Arundel County-based “ghost gun” retailer will proceed to trial.

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The city argues they flooded Baltimore with untraceable guns, targeting prohibited buyers because ghost guns weren't subject to background checks. Seller says the city can't prove its products contributed to crime in Baltimore and that the city overstated its market share
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Wrote an obit for Andrew Sonner, who was Montgomery County state's attorney for 25+ years. He was a progressive and a political heavyweight who shaped the county's criminal justice system. Proud of how the story turned out in just a day of work thedailyrecord.com/2024/10/1…

Andrew Sonner, who left ‘seminal’ mark on Montgomery County criminal justice system, dies at 90

Andrew Sonner, who served as Montgomery County state’s attorney for more than 25 years before being appointed to what is now the Maryland Appellate Court, has died.

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From Friday: Marilyn Mosby has a new job and wants the judge to end her home confinement thedailyrecord.com/2024/10/1…

Marilyn Mosby gets new job, asks judge to end home confinement

Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby asked a judge to lift her home confinement so that she can travel freely throughout Maryland for her new job.

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folk's: i'm back in baltimore!! today is my first day as the new legal affairs reporter at @MDDailyRecord. i suppose i will be using this web site more. send story ideas to [email protected].
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For those interested, here is the letter that the Tennessee Capitol Hill Press Corps sent to House leaders today on media access in the House gallery:
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TN House Civil Justice Committee Chairman Lowell Russell kicks out everyone (except media) from today’s hearing after Moms Demand members in the audience clap. Several individuals had been removed earlier
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Everyone includes parents of Covenant School survivors.
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The announcement comes more than two weeks after lawmakers concluded their annual session without passing significant gun-safety legislation. dailymemphian.com/section/me… By @raniound

Special legislative session on gun safety to start August 21, Gov. Lee says

The announcement comes more than two weeks after lawmakers concluded their annual session without passing significant gun-safety legislation.

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The #TNleg will be back on August 21st to address gun safety. I’m hoping my colleagues will support a package of bills that will ACTUALLY get at the heart of gun violence. Submit comments via the link below! It goes straight to the Governor’s office. stateoftennessee.formstack.c…
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State Sen. Raumesh Akbari made sure to bring #BigMemphis energy to the Tennessee State Capitol on Thursday, April 20, after the Memphis Grizzlies win over the Los Angeles Lakers the night before. #FortheM 📷: @raniound | @SenAkbari @memgrizz
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Lawmakers put on ice a bill requiring the TBI to test rape kits in 30 days after bureau officials said it would be “exorbitantly expensive” to meet that goal. dailymemphian.com/section/me… By @raniound

TBI will not be required to analyze rape kits within 30 days as some hoped

Lawmakers put on ice a bill requiring the TBI to test rape kits in 30 days after bureau officials said it would be “exorbitantly expensive” to meet that goal.

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Federal prosecutors argue that former state Sen. Brian Kelsey knew what he was doing when he accepted a plea deal in his campaign fraud case. dailymemphian.com/section/me… By @raniound

Prosecutors call Brian Kelsey’s request to reverse guilty plea 'meritless'

Federal prosecutors argue that former state Sen. Brian Kelsey knew what he was doing when he accepted a plea deal in his campaign fraud case.

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Rep. Justin J. Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones re-enter the TN House of Representatives, arms linked, as the crowd sings "Power to the People." 🎥: @raniound | #TennesseeThree
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The vote against Pearson was 69-26, with three Republicans voting not to expel him, including state Rep. John Gillespie (R-Memphis). dailymemphian.com/section/me… By @raniound

Tennessee House Republicans expel Pearson and Jones but not Johnson

Tennessee Republicans voted to expel two Black Democrats, Justin Pearson of Memphis and Justin Jones of Nashville, on Thursday, April 6.

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State Rep. Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) survived an expulsion vote on Thursday, April 6, by a single vote, hours after Justin Jones was expelled by the Republican supermajority of the Tennessee House of Representatives. dailymemphian.com/section/me… By @raniound

Tennessee House Republicans expel Pearson and Jones but not Johnson

Tennessee Republicans voted to expel two Black Democrats, Justin Pearson of Memphis and Justin Jones of Nashville, on Thursday, April 6.

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Expulsion votes for Reps. Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) and Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) are expected in the next few minutes. dailymemphian.com/section/me… By @raniound

Tennessee House Republicans expel Pearson and Jones but not Johnson

Tennessee Republicans voted to expel two Black Democrats, Justin Pearson of Memphis and Justin Jones of Nashville, on Thursday, April 6.

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#HappeningNow - Hundreds gather outside the Tennessee State Capitol to protest for gun-safety. As State Rep. Justin Pearson begins to speak from the floor, gun safety advocates silently hold signs in the gallery. By @raniound
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On the same day that six people were killed at the Covenant School in Nashville, a judge approved an agreement that would require Tennessee to allow 18-year-olds to carry guns without permits. dailymemphian.com/section/me… By @raniound

Judge approves permitless gun carry for 18-year-olds

On the same day that six people were killed at the Covenant School in Nashville, a judge approved an agreement that would require Tennessee to allow 18-year-olds to carry guns without permits.

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