Baltimore’s huge spike in violent crime following the unrest over the death of Freddie Gray requires explanation. And it’s getting more than one.
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Reuters Blog Excoriates Baltimore
Well, this has got to be the most well-written article using the term “Baltimorons” I’ve ever read. Christopher Corbett, former Associated Press news editor in Baltimore, published a blog post at Reuters entitled “Baltimore It’s So Much Worse Than You Think.” And it’s downright dystopian.
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Prince Releases Baltimore Protest Song; Concert Rocks the City
I didn’t get to go to Prince’s concert in Baltimore last night, but my friends who went pronounced it “f***ing awesome.”
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SRB Will Call on Mayors to Sign ‘Baltimore Compact’
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is set to become president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors on Monday at the group’s meeting in San Francisco. In her inaugural address, she is expected to invoke the death of Freddie Gray and riots that followed as she calls on mayors to advocate for cities ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
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NYPD Group Comes to Baltimore to Comfort Stressed-Out Cops
The Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance is a group of retired and active New York police officers dedicated to giving confidential support to cops struggling with stress, “changing the culture of isolationism and avoidance of police officers seeking help.” Since the protests following the death of Freddie Gray, POPPA has turned its attention to Baltimore.
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Two Baltimore Cops Talk to CNN About City Murder Rate
The official line from Police Commissioner Anthony Batts has been that Baltimore’s spiking murder rate is likely linked to the amount of prescription drugs looted from pharmacies during the riots. DEA agent Gary Tuggle agreed: “They’re selling to limited number of people, so they’re vying for that customer base,” he said at a press conference […]
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O’Malley’s Announcement to Meet with Protests, Activists Say
Martin O’Malley “wouldn’t think about” announcing his candidacy for president any place other than Baltimore, but maybe he should have. Saturday morning’s inevitable announcement at Federal Hill Park will likely be met with protests, the Associated Press reports.
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Friday Morning Headlines: ATF Sets Reward in Arsons; Ravens Pick Perriman; and More
Scant details from Gray probe disappoint protesters — AP Councilman’s star rises fast amid Baltimore unrest — NPR How Brashad Perriman became the Ravens’ pick — Ravens.com Baltimore’s uneasy peace: Freddie Gray protests spread — CNN ATF sets $10K reward in Monday arsons — Baltimore Sun Carmelo Anthony marches in Baltimore — ESPN
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The Baltimore Riots Cost Nearly $50 Million
The unrest and violence that surrounded Freddie Gray’s death and funeral were literally costly for the city and state. All told, expenditures during the weeklong stretch totaled about $50 million.
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: Obama Says Truth Must Come Out in Baltimore; Victory Rally Planned; and More
Watch Baltimore’s Michael Jackson protestor perform a Beatles classic — Rolling Stone Obama: Truth about what happened in Baltimore must come out — CBS Baltimore Victory rally planned Saturday — CBS Baltimore Jeb Bush on Baltimore police charges: ‘The Process Works’ — AP David Zurawik: FOP claims conflict of interest in Freddie Gray coverage — […]
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NPR: Not One Riot-Damaged Business Has Received an SBA Loan
Nearly 400 Baltimore businesses were damaged in the riots following the funeral of Freddie Gray. Some of them are still closed. Among those that have reopened, many have seen a drastic decline in business. City, state, and federal governments all seem to agree that getting assistance to riot-damaged businesses is crucial to the city’s recovery. […]
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Shootings Rise, Arrests Fall — What Is Going On in Baltimore?
This May is already Baltimore’s deadliest month since 1999 — and it isn’t even over yet. Crime is up nearly 40 percent over this time last year. Twenty-seven people were shot over the three-day Memorial Day weekend alone. So what exactly is going on?
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Prosecutors Say Defense on ‘Fishing expedition’ with training doc requests
Defense attorneys for the officers accused in connection with Freddie Gray’s death want to subpoena all training materials for police, a request prosecutors are fighting as far too onerous on the state’s arroensy’s office. The Baltimore Sun reports the prosecution’s response to the motion calls the requests a “fishing expedition” that could force the state to […]
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Protestors Created Gridlock During Morning Rush Hour
Protestors have become a common sight on the streets of Baltimore over the last month. But on Tuesday morning, they took to the highways.
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Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Four Officers Gave Account on Night of Gray Incident; O’Malley Picks Up Support From Former Clinton Ally; The “Hot List” for Baltimore Eateries; and more
Four Officers Gave Account on Night of Freddie Gray Incident – Baltimore Sun O’Malley Picks Up Support From Former Clinton Ally – The Baltimore Sun For Under Armour, Patience Pays Off – The BBJ Johns Hopkins APL Pays $25 Million for 54 Acres Adjacent to Campus – The BBJ The Eater “Hot List” for Baltimore Restaurants – Eater.com
