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Child Porn Victims | Nun Sex Abuse | Parent Fundraiser Theft: MD News
UMD Hazing Claims | 1970 Murder Solved | School Fundraiser Theft | UMBC's Abusive Coach | Entire Police Force Suspended | MS-13 Gang Murder
MARYLAND — On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest and quirkiest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.
Victims Of Catholic Nuns Overlooked
The sexual abuse of children by Catholic sisters and nuns has been overshadowed by far more common reports of male clergy abuse.
UMD Hazing Included Burns, Drinking Urine: Report
Details have emerged in the UMD investigation into Greek organizations after reports of hazing were filed with the university.
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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced For Rival's Murder
An MS-13 gang member from El Salvador living in Silver Spring was sentenced to federal prison for the 2020 murder of a rival gang member.
Child Porn, Enticing Minors Prompts Conviction
A sex offender from Beltsville has been convicted of producing child porn and enticing minors, including buying lingerie for a 14-year-old.
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Cold Case Solved Half-Century Later: Officers
A 16-year-old girl was killed after a homecoming bonfire in 1970. Anne Arundel police just identified the second suspect, 53 years later.
Parent Steals From School Fundraiser To Gamble: Report
A Baltimore County parent stole thousands from a school fundraiser, a report said. He's accused of using the money to gamble on sports.
UMBC Didn't Protect Students From Abusive Coach: DOJ
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County failed to protect students from a coach's sex harassment and discrimination, authorities say.
Small MD Town Suspends Entire Police Force
A small town on Maryland's Eastern Shore has suspended its entire police force pending the results of an investigation by state prosecutors.
More Top Headlines:
- Imposter In $789K Gold Bar Scam Charged In MD: Police
- Firefighter Found Dead 3 Days After Reported Missing: Police
- Inmate Sets Prison Fire That Injures Guards In Anne Arundel: Reports
- Street Racing Kills Baltimore County Man On St. Patrick's Day: Police
- 13 DUI Arrests Made By MOCO Police Over St. Patrick's Day Weekend
- Ex-MOCO Schools Head McKnight Paid $1.3M To Leave District: Reports
- Fatal Beating Outside Silver Spring Restaurant Ends With Murder Plea
- Fire Causes Millions In Damage At County Government Building: Report
- Driver In Fatal Street-Racing Crash Charged With Vehicular Homicide
- MD Woman Who Tried Breaking Into PA School Charged: Police
- Suspect Set Several Fires, Including Burning His Own Initials: Police
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