An article in yesterday's editions of The Sun about a decision by Baltimore prosecutors to drop charges in a murder case incorrectly stated that State's Attorney Patricia C. Jessamy had spoken to the lieutenant governor about the need for funds to hire detectives to track down crime witnesses.

Jessamy had a brief encounter with Michael S. Steele but did not discuss that issue, her office said.

In yesterday's Today section, a phone number for information about the Enoch Pratt Free Library's "African American Film Pioneers" lecture series, which begins tomorrow, was listed incorrectly. The correct number is 410-396-5430.

An article in Thursday's editions on the first layperson being appointed to lead a parish in the Archdiocese of Baltimore failed to identify the Rev. Patrick M. Carrion, director of the Division of Clergy Personnel, as a priest.

The Sun regrets the errors.