Nathaniel Oaks, who officially resigned Thursday morning as senator for Baltimore’s 41st district, has pleaded guilty to two federal corruption charges.
Tag: corruption
Regardless of the Verdict, the Gun Trace Task Force Case is Likely Just the Beginning
A gray-haired man and a blonde woman left the courtroom as the prosecution was delivering its final arguments to the jury. The man looked at Det. Daniel Hersl and nodded. The woman appeared to be crying.
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Artists Evicted at Post Office Garage Building; Talking with Ravens’ Male Cheerleaders; and More
Artists evicted from studios at Post Office Garage building, given just a few hours to move out — Baltimore Beat
Plea bargain gives officer’s murderer about 15 more years in prison — WBAL-TV
Men At Work — Baltimore magazine
Oaks case was part of larger ‘dragnet’ looking into Baltimore council, state legislature, his lawyers say — Baltimore Sun
Sixth Member of Corrupt Baltimore Police Unit Plans to Plead Guilty Friday
Sgt. Wayne Jenkins is set to become the sixth of eight indicted Baltimore police officers from the infamous Gun Trace Task Force to plead guilty to federal charges, though it’s unclear which ones.
Another BPD Officer Indicted, Accused of Stealing Over $90K from Residents and Suspects
An eighth Baltimore police officer has been indicted in this year’s infamous Gun Trace Task Force racketeering conspiracy, and prosecutors say this one was in charge of the entire team for several years.
Poll: Marylanders, Baltimoreans Concerned About Government Corruption
As Maryland legislators mull government ethics reform bills before the General Assembly session draws to a close, a new poll shows residents from around the state and in Baltimore specifically are concerned about corruption.
Gov. Hogan Proposes Anti-Corruption Reforms for Maryland
Weeks after a pair of high-profile bribery and illicit campaign finance cases involving state officials, Governor Hogan has proposed a handful of measures to fight political corruption and boost government transparency.
Baltimore’s Serpico Awarded $42K in Suit Against the City
Preserving corruption among police takes an incalculable toll on a city. Turns out, it can also cost you some cold, hard cash.
Ex-Baltimore Cop Loses Supreme Court Case
Three years ago, a federal jury found former Baltimore City police officer Samuel Ocasio guilty of conspiracy and extortion for his role in an extensive kickback scheme involving police corruption, bribery, and a shady auto repair shop.
