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What they're saying about the Huguely verdict
Baltimore Sun reporterHere's a collection of what other media outlets — and people on Twitter — are saying about the conviction of George Huguely V for second-degree murder and grand larceny in the 2010 death of Cockeysville native Yeardley Love: • Paul Woody...Tags: George Huguely V, Murder, Yeardley Love, Justice System, Trials
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Marbella: In Huguely trial, we hoped for truth but got only a verdict
Outside the courthouse, the day went from spring-like sunshine and blustery winds to a dark night of cold, hard rain.
Inside, a jury plowed straight through a marathon day of deliberations — nine hours to find George Huguely guilty of second-degree...Tags: Juvenile Delinquency, George Huguely V, Witnesses, Behavioral Conditions, Murder
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Charlottesville jurors recommend 26-year sentence in Huguely trial
— A Charlottesville jury recommended Wednesday a combined sentence of 26 years in prison for George Huguely V, less than three hours after finding him guilty of second-degree murder and grand larceny in the 2010 alcohol-fueled beating death of...Tags: George Huguely V, Witnesses, Cancer, Murder, Yeardley Love
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Boniface discusses what's in store for Harford council
The following is the 2012 Legislative Address of Harford County Council President Billy Boniface, delivered during the Feb. 21 county council legislative session.
Due to the long agenda ahead of us this evening I'm not going to dwell on the... -
Don't make Huguely a poster child for student athletes
I am writing in regard to the front page stories from the Sunday edition about untimely death of Yeardley Love. In the article highlighting the facts of the case against her former boyfriend, George Huguely ("Huguely jury to begin deliberation Wednesday,"...Tags: Colleges and Universities, George Huguely V, Justice System, Yeardley Love, Health and Safety at School
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Craig touts Harford's exceptional economy, warns state mandates 'must be stopped'
Harford County's economic standing is better than that of Maryland, many other states and the United States as a whole, but its autonomy is being threatened by state mandates, Harford County Executive David Craig declared in his State of the County...Tags: Credit Ratings, Teaching and Learning, Teachers, Harford County, Prisons
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What campuses can do to fight high-risk drinking
Recent Baltimore Sun coverage of the trial of a young man accused of killing a fellow student at the University of Virginia while under the influence of alcohol brings necessary attention to a cultural problem that most college and university leaders feel...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Behavioral Conditions, University of Maryland, College Park, Frostburg State University, Sex Crimes
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Letter: Sharfstein's caution and desire for more data on marijuana is warranted
I am surprised that the Towson Times (Feb. 15) would endorse the medical marijuana bill favored by state Del. Dan Morhaim (HB1158) and not endorse the medical marijuana bill (HB1024) favored by Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, secretary of the Maryland Department...Tags: Lead Poisoning, American Academy of Pediatrics, National Institutes of Health, Behavioral Conditions, Cancer
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Huguely trial highlights alcohol abuse at colleges, universities
There's little question that George Huguely V, the former University of Virginia student on trial for murder, had a problem with alcohol.
He had been arrested twice for drinking-related infractions, one of them violent, in his early 20s. And he admits to...Tags: George Huguely V, Behavioral Conditions, Adderall (drug), Yeardley Love, Loyola University Maryland
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Howard wants residents' input on ways to improve health
Long workdays and extended commutes to Baltimore and Washington have left many Howard County residents with less time to exercise and fewer chances to cook at home, the county's top health official says, often causing them to choose restaurants with their...Tags: Health Care Reform (2009), Weight, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Howard County, Obesity
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Transgender bill stirs fear, controversy in Baltimore County
Jenna Fischetti picks a seat at a Baltimore County Starbucks where she can see who's coming and going. As a transgender woman, the 47-year-old is always on guard.
"My head's on the swivel," said Fischetti, a freckled brunette.
When she slips into a...Tags: Tom Quirk, Washington, DC, Montgomery County (Maryland), Cathy Bevins, Civil Rights
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Loss of son inspires Towson father to advocate for suicide prevention
Before asking the question, Rep. John Sarbanesmade sure to say "if you don't mind sharing." Ron Waltemeyer didn't mind.
It was why he was in Washington. It was why he was sitting in Sarbanes' office. It was why he spent the day trekking around the...Tags: Suicide, Colleges and Universities, Barbara A. Mikulski, Behavioral Conditions, Christopher Van Hollen Jr.
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