Specifically, Leonard criticized the states attorney for not prosecuting police officers involved in fatal shootings. Rodriguez said a case should move forward on its own laurels, on its own facts.. A civil trial is scheduled for September. Leonard will make his bid for Baltimore County States Attorney official on Saturday. Incumbent Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger remained ahead in the Democratic primary for his office after more than 12,000 more mail-in votes were added Sunday, extending his lead over progressive challenger Robbie Leonard to 2,150 votes in the latest accounting of mail-in ballots. And its not OK for the states attorneys office to turn their back on their sworn oath.. Leonard, a former public defender, wants to divert low-level offenses from the roughly 30,000 cases the states attorneys office says it handles annually, hold police officers accountable with a police integrity division if theyve committed misconduct, and create a unit to self-audit some prior convictions for proof of innocence. Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger is pictured in this portrait in his office on Oct. 25, 2022. Haynes was leading the race as ballots were starting to be counted Tuesday night. In the countys southwest corner, there was a three-way Democratic race for the seat now held by Tom Quirk of Oella, who is stepping down. Hannah Gaskill received her masters of journalism degree in December 2019 from the University of Maryland. During his tenure, Shellenberger has faced criticism for how his office has handled sex crimes and declined to charge some police officers who have used deadly force. Shellenberger said he intended to help the woman and did not want the men to sue her for claims such as false arrest. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. By: Bryan P. Sears Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. That doesnt mean that everybody goes to jail, he said. Early voting ends Nov. 3. With a larger staff, Haynes said, the office would be able to better cooperate with police in building cases and cut down on postponements. The strength of Leonards candidacy, I think, suggests that the public has an appetite for criminal justice reform.. If you say youre going to fight crime, fight crime.. David Collins (@dcollinsWBAL) July 29, 2022 Only hundreds of votes. He is what youve seen: Hes a man of great character. Early numbers showed a very tight race, with the two separated by a fraction of a percentage point. (WBFF) Incumbent Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger has won the Democratic primary after facing a strong challenge from progressive defense. James A. Haynes. WYPF 88.1 FM Frederick You certainly have to be impressed with the energy and campaign that Robbie ran to challenge an incumbent, former County Executive Don Mohler, a Democrat who backed Shellenberger, said last week after Leonards strong showing on election night. He also wants to examine the juvenile justice system. All rights reserved. We will see with time if the appropriate balance has been reached. Learn more about supporting local journalism. Shellenberger is of the mindset that all laws should be enforced. In the 26 cases where prosecutors were consulted, the audit found, there were six that proceeded to criminal cases, 17 where charges were declined, one dismissed case and a request for further investigation of two cases. Election Day is Nov. 8. dylan.segelbaum@thebaltimorebanner.com Meet the candidates for Baltimore County state's attorney Scott Shellenberger Age: 63 Residence: Towson Political party: Democratic Offers may be subject to change without notice. It is clear from the years I have been a prosecutor that the root of most crime is in drug addiction, alcohol abuse or mental health issues. But Haynes said the incumbent is not doing enough to address violent crime. For the first time in a decade, Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger (D) will have a Republican opponent to campaign against if he can beat Robbie Leonard (D) in the 2022 primary election. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Shellenberger has a close relationship with the Baltimore County Police Department, which has been questioned in the past. A woman confronted Shellenberger at a local Democratic club meeting in mid-May to ask why prosecutors did not bring criminal charges in her 2018 rape case. When faced with holding police accountable, how should prosecutors navigate investigating and potentially bringing charges against an agency the office works closely with? Where do you see room for improvement in how sexual assault survivors are treated by law enforcement and prosecutors? WYPO 106.9 FM Ocean City, PublishedSeptember 20, 2021 at 10:22 PM EDT. Attorney Robbie Leonard said Monday he will challenge Shellenberger in next Junes primary. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I always wondered, like, how is this states attorney a Democrat? He wanted to engage with those directly impacted by the failings of the justice system, such as domestic violence victims and people returning home after incarceration. And the voters of Baltimore County deserve that change.. He is hardworking and dedicated to his family and to his jobs and to the law, Riley said. The Baltimore Banner is a trademark registered in the U.S. for The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Incumbent Scott Shellenberger gained ground in the Democratic primary race for Baltimore County state's attorney as mail-in ballots are tallied, taking a narrow lead Friday over. One Republican, Al Nalley, ran unopposed. . The State Board of Elections provides all eligible citizens of the State convenient access to voter registration; provides all registered voters accessible locations in which they may exercise their right to vote, to ensure uniformity of election practices; to promote fair and equitable elections; and to maintain registration records, campaign fund reports, and other election-related data accurately and in a form that is accessible to the public. Juris doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1981. In 2019, state and local lawmakers passed bills to fund testing of previously untested kits and set standards for testing kits in the future. So what we learned in this campaignwe just have to start earlier in making that contrast between the candidates. Others vying for the GOP nomination were Henry Ciezkowski, Thilo August Albert Gluck, A. Scott Pappas and Kimberley Stansbury. A federal judge blocked the county from using its initial map and later accepted a revised version. He said hed hire ethics counsel to both keep people out of trouble and help assistant states attorneys do their best work. Cox initially said he would offer some comment but left without speaking to reporters after the results were announced. In all, Shellenberger finished with a more than 2,100 vote lead over Leonard. In 2017, Shellenberger opposed mandatory testing of every rape kit. Not just paying your salary paying for your mistakes.. Baltimore Sun Media May 17, 2022 at 3:43 pm Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger Democratic 63 Towson, Baltimore County State's Attorney for Baltimore. Amanda Rodriguez, the executive director of the nonpartisan advocacy group TurnAround Inc., said there absolutely has to be a change in how sexual assaults are prosecuted in Baltimore County, regardless of who wins the election. Updated: 12:28 PM EST Nov 9, 2022 TOWSON, Md. I tend to be more moderate, said Clement, who moved back to Towson late last year, but there are good aspects to the progressive agenda of some chief prosecutors to incarcerate fewer nonviolent, low-level crimes. The results ahead of Monday's. wont begin to be canvassed until Thursday, Live election results: Baltimore County primary results, Live election results: Maryland Gubernatorial primary, boosted by super political action committee, CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice. The Baltimore County States Attorneys Office requested that law enforcement ask her not to seek charges against the men after prosecutors declined to proceed with a case. These cookies do not store any personal information. I am running to continue our efforts to protect all of the citizens of Baltimore County from crime. Published on: October 27, 2022 6:00 AM EDT|Updated on: October 27, 2022 9:21 AM EDT. Quirk called the PACs ad campaign character assassination that influenced the race and said, Scott has always done his job very professionally.. I have worked during my entire tenure as State's Attorney to run an office that applies the prosecution of crime even-handedly regardless of race or social position. The Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City takes a holistic approach to fighting crime, keeping the community informed, investing in Baltimore's youth before they encounter the criminal justice system and providing second-chance opportunities to first-time nonviolent offenders. The world has changed a lot in the last four years, Jaros said. They deserve some finality. This is accomplished by the existence of a thorough and impartial investigation. As of this publishing, the two are separated by less than 1,000 votes which is just shy of two percentage points. On the final day of counting,. The woman who confronted Shellenberger about her case told The Sun in an interview she decided to come forward after years of pushing for criminal charges out of desperation and pain, both to get justice for herself and to try to protect other women. [A top prosecutor told the task force in 2021 the office had faith in our ability to pull on our experiences within the office as to how to handle any particular investigation, and said prosecutors have a significant amount of experience and knowledge in sex offense prosecution.]. Daily Record Government Reporter Do voters want change? Leonard said, Just in the past few years weve seen so many civilians who have been killed by the police, whether they were suffering a mental health crisis or just being Black.. The state's attorney is elected to a four-year term and earns a salary of $216,749. all male county council, and men as state's attorney . Danielle E. Gaines contributed to this report. Mail-in ballots wont begin to be canvassed until Thursday and it could take days or possibly weeks for winners to be declared. I worked to get old sexual assault kits and available evidence tested to find serial sexual offenders. With in-person and early voting ballots tallied, Leonard held a narrow lead of 860 votes. A judge ruled in a hearing on Tuesday that the perjury and mortgage fraud trial for former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby will remain in Baltimore despite attempts to move it. Now the Democratic incumbent will have a Republican challenger, and that's only if he can win the contested Democratic primary. Both promised comments when the last votes were counted. [Baltimore Countys top prosecutor faces a progressive challenger in his first primary fight in 16 years. Assistant attorney general and then trial attorney who handled insurance defense work for the same agency under different names, the State Accident Fund, Injured Workers Insurance Fund, and currently Chesapeake Employers Insurance, from 1987-2006. NR: not reported. Campaign website: www.haynesforbaltimorecounty.com, www.thebaltimorebanner.com 2022 The Baltimore Banner. While most attention Tuesday focused on the Republican and Democratic Gubernatorial races and the Baltimore City State's Attorney's race, others were heating up. He said crime and the fear of crime does not seem to be getting better. Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Baltimore County. Sign up to get the Maryland Matters Memo in your inbox every morning. The Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City accepts applications on a rolling basis for membership into the Honors Law Clerk Program. Prosecutors had declined to take the case, but the woman tried to pursue charges on her own through the court commissioner. BALTIMORE Although the Primary Election has come and gone, some races have yet to be called. You can unsubscribe from these alerts at anytime. Leonard agreed that crime needs to be addressed and that residents feel unsafe. Thats what I was trying to do, and Im sorry she took it to be anything other than what it was, Dever said. In one meeting, according to the woman, who is Black, a prosecutor cited a past sexual assault case where the victim also was a Black woman. Baltimore County State's Attorney is challenged on prosecution . Rodriguez, who has been working as an advocate for the woman who confronted Shellenberger, said the reasoning for why prosecutors arent moving forward has been inconsistent. Rodriguez is a former prosecutor in Shellenbergers office and said she would have brought criminal charges against the womans attacker, based on the facts of the case. It is also crucial to examine policy outcomes to make them race-neutral.. Unofficial results from the Maryland State Board of Elections showed a tight race from the votes garnered during the state's early voting period, with the candidates just 64 votes apart. Find us in a community near year. Shellenberger told The Sun he spoke with Dever and said it was a wrong thing to say to a victim.. I have fought over all my years as State's Attorney to be responsive to all victims. Leonard said arresting possible human trafficking victims preposterous. We have, I believe, balanced the issues of prosecution and public safety very carefully, Shellenberger said. (Paul Newson) As he seeks a fifth term in office, Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger on Tuesday held a wide lead over his first challenger in the general election in 12 years, Jim Haynes. Leonard portrayed Shellenberger as out of step with todays Democrats, someone who hadnt changed with the times. While most attention Tuesday focused on the Republican and Democratic Gubernatorial races and the Baltimore City State's Attorney's race, others were heating up. I worked to remove a requirement of "resistance" by victims of a sexual assault. In the lawsuit, a woman accuses Shellenberger of sending police to her home to tell her to stop trying to pursue criminal charges against the men she said assaulted her. Haynes, 72, of Towson, said he has practiced in circuit courts throughout the state as well as briefed and argued cases before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals and the Maryland Court of Appeals. A tough-on-crime Democrat, Shellenberger will square up against the young, self-described progressive attorney and secretary of the Maryland Democratic Party at the polls in July. Learn more about supporting local journalism. This concept that Im against everything and we have to throw everybody in jail I just think if people really dig into my record they would find that theres a lot there, he said. represented state employee retirees in a lawsuit, Progressive Groups Endorse Robbie Leonard for Baltimore County States Attorney, Reform Council Recommends Ending Policy of Automatically Charging Some Youth as Adults, Mireku-North Launches Challenge to Montgomery County States Attorney, Moore joins with dignitaries at wreath laying ceremony before inauguration as states first Black governor, Moore faces great expectations and the weight of history as he takes office, Ahead of Moores inauguration as first Black governor, another first reflects, As Moore is inaugurated, the Black leaders who backed him are as enthusiastic as ever, Dayvon Love: Lets kill the woke straw man argument, Biden speaks of redeeming Americas soul during visit to Martin Luther Kings hometown church, Political Notes: Four more for the Moore team, plus the roster of Black Caucus leaders and an MLK Day fair housing event, Former delegate pleads guilty to misconduct in office for misusing state funds to pay for Middle River cottage, Consultants tell work group cannabis sales in Maryland could reach $1B after its legal. Pausing on her way to drop off a ballot at Stoneleigh Elementary School, West Towson resident Ilaina Clement, 62, said she voted for Leonard because she supports his positions on criminal justice reform. All Rights Reserved. 'This is a big job': Leonard Takes on Shellenberger in Baltimore County State's Attorney Primary By Hannah Gaskill May 30, 2022 Getty Images. The states attorneys office is understaffed, he believes. I was involved actively in that process at both the County and State level. I accept that. Gubernatorial Election years are 2022, 2026, 2030, etc. Last summer, he represented unemployed Marylanders who successfully challenged Republican Gov. He has emphasized positive steps made in response to criticisms, such as increased testing of rape kits. This decision must also be balanced with a knowledge and judgement in prosecution which addresses the circumstances police officers are placed in while working to protect the community. But he and his prosecutors have faced questions about their decision-making on charging perpetrators, particularly when the victim did not report an assault right away or was intoxicated when it happened. 53,603 ballots were sent to Baltimore . Subscribers to The Daily Record can access the digital edition archive. Other controversies in Baltimore Countys sexual assault investigations and prosecutions have ranged from the lack of testing and destruction of rape kits to authorities reluctance to bring criminal charges unless theres evidence a victim physically resisted. Olszewski had a wide lead in initial returns. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. One plaintiff, Anna Borkowski, told the magazine that Shellenberger sent three members of the Baltimore County Police Department to her grandmothers house in Baltimore City, which is out of their jurisdiction, to tell her to stop attempting to file charges against her assailants. If Leonard clinches the Democratic nomination, hell have ousted one of the most prominent voices on law enforcement and criminal justice in Annapolis. Its important for the courts to get involved so that they can assist defendants in getting the help that they need, sometimes by making it a condition of probation.. For example, many people are required to get drug treatment during probation. Law Clerks are assigned to work in one of the trial units. Together, we can, At a heated meeting Thursday, the Juvenile Justice Reform Council voted to recommend that the legislature abolish the practice of automatically charging minors in, Bernice Mireku-North (D), a Silver Spring attorney and criminal justice reformer, formally launched her bid to unseat Montgomery County States Attorney John J. McCarthy. [Live election results: Baltimore County primary results]. In other cases, such as the drug trade, its international. The race got heated between former state delegate Pat McDonough and Darren Badillo, an auto sales manager and deacon at Rosedale Baptist Church. The Baltimore Sun typically does not name people who say they are victims of sexual assault. I dont find that acceptable, but that is the reality, Shellenberger said. State Del. He said hed like to post information about the office and its results as a measure of transparency on the website. Civil rights groups sued the county after last years redistricting process, alleging the plan unlawfully diluted Black residents votes. Some female voters told The Baltimore Sun during the campaign that issues related to sexual assault were why they supported Leonard. Baltimore County State's Attorney. Haynes, 72, of Rodgers Forge, is a retired administrative judge with the U.S. Department of Labor and a former state assistant attorney general. In that case, a juror told the prosecutor another member of the jury had convinced the others that all Black women lie, according to the womans account. Theres a point at which you get out of the process. Acie Spencer, 55, said he voted for Shellenberger and other incumbents who he says have run their offices effectively. Had we sent that mailer two weeks earlier, I probably would have walked away the victor. Efforts at police reform are probably a never ending process. TurnAround, she said, is eager to work with the office on enhancing victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches to working with survivors. Law Clerks are an essential part of the office. His office has adopted some of the groups recommendations, such as documenting when prosecutors review police investigations, but has disagreed with others. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Baltimore County's four-term State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger usually runs for reelection uncontested every four years. With roughly 35,000 Baltimore County ballots yet to be counted, the Democratic primary for state's attorney was extremely close Tuesday night, with hundreds of votes separating attorney and Maryland Democratic Party Secretary Robbie Leonard and longtime incumbent Scott Shellenberger. County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., who was elected in 2018, faced little competition in the Democratic race. But when counting of mail-in ballots started later that week, Shellenberger closed the gap and then gained ground. Shellenberger has frequently opposed progressive criminal justice legislation in Annapolis. Were not going to say, Well, its a stalemate. Imagine any other victim of a crime where we would say, in order to capture the real bad guy, we need to lock you up, put handcuffs on you and make you stand in front of a judge.. Both Shellenberger and Leonard have declined to discuss the changes in vote totals over the last week of counting. He said at the time that law enforcement has limited resources, and often a rape suspects identity is not in question because the victim and perpetrator know each other. He supports diverting low-level offenses out of the criminal justice system and wants to conduct a racial equity audit examining prosecutorial practices. He said it is worth prosecuting low-level crimes and that the court system is, at times, what gets someone help. Do voters want change? She hopes to see more transparency in case data, such as publicly available information to examine any trends around victim demographics or the outcomes of prosecutors review, she said. Only Shellenberger and the Fraternal Order of Police appeared in opposition, according to Leonard. Tagged with: Baltimore County Elections scott shellenberger. The political action committee spent hundreds of thousands on mailings and ads in support of Leonard. The Baltimore Banner is a trademark registered in the U.S. for The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This has to be balanced with our efforts to pursue the assertive prosecution of crimes of violence to assure the public knows they can feel safe to live in this County and that they will be protected. Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City. Visit the SUBSCRIBE page to sign up for our morning newsletter. He said he loves his job and believes that the office contributes a lot toward keeping people safe. Now, for the first time in 12 years, Shellenberger faces a Republican opponent, Jim Haynes, an attorney and former Maryland assistant attorney general, on Election Day. It is among dozens of groups pumping money into local races for head prosecutor across the U.S. and funded generously by New York billionaire George Soros and groups associated with him. Education: Bachelors degree in English from the University of Maryland in 1973. In elected, Haynes said, hed make every possible effort to work with the U.S. Attorneys Office and federal law enforcement on prosecutions involving gangs, drugs and illegal guns. The Working Families Party and Progressive Maryland endorsed Robbie Leonard in the 2022 race for Baltimore County States Attorney on Tuesday. Longtime Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenbergers record on handling sexual assault cases is in the spotlight as he seeks a fifth term as the countys top prosecutor. Working immediately to get an innocent person freed who has been wrongly convicted is probably the most important thing a prosecutor should do. Most of the time, Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger does not even draw a general election challenger. He said his office now requires more documentation about its decisions to approve or decline charges in similar cases. Early numbers showed a close race between Democrats Shafiyq Hinton and Mike Ertel for the seat now held by Cathy Bevins of Middle River. But this year, his 16th in office, he has faced the most sustained criticism of his career. Occupation: Baltimore County states attorney, 2007-present. Education: Bachelors degree in political science from Loyola College in 1981. What's behind Baltimore County crime and how can the State's Attorney's office help to address those root causes? He is a graduate of Loch Raven High School, Loyola College and the University of Baltimore School of Law. We have a very robust program thats been going on for a couple years now to get caught up on this, so I think I think were doing a better job there, he said. Shellenberger, seen as a traditional law-and-order prosecutor, defended his record during the campaign and said his office aggressively prosecuted crimes of violence, especially gun offenses. outside money that supported Leonards candidacy, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. I draw the line, however, when we address violent crime where innocent people are victimized. Soros has funded campaigns around the country to elect progressive local prosecutors. For the first time in a decade, Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger (D) will have a Republican opponent to campaign against if he can beat Robbie Leonard (D) in the 2022 primary election. In response, Shellenberger noted that killings are down, with 22 in 2022 compared to 42 at this time in 2021. County prosecutors treatment of assault victims is the topic of an ongoing federal lawsuit. 72. Black Lives Matter and issues related to mass incarceration have sort of gone mainstream as viable, relevant issues, Jaros said. The Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. There is no statute of limitation on rape in the state of Maryland. Tilghman, of Ames United Methodist Church in Bel Air, supported the state Child Interrogation Protection Act for kids taken into police custody. Learn more about supporting local journalism. Marlon Tilghman, a pastor and county resident, said this week. And I think he has the experience and the background to be a good states attorney., He said he supports term limits and believes that a change in leadership in these offices is necessary to bring in new ideas and perspectives. I believe the large majority of the officers have earned that respect. The states attorney is elected to a four-year term and earns a salary of $216,749. I had known for over a decade who Scott was and what he stood for, but it was at that moment that I realized how out of touch he is with the people that hes supposed to be representing and how out of touch he is in the pursuit of justice and fairness, he said. This is not a place to learn on the job.. (Ex: Low-level drug offenses vs. violent crimes with victims, etc.). This is accomplished by a multifaceted approach to crime. Leonards and the PACs messaging focused heavily on Shellenbergers handling of sexual assault cases. We cannot ignore, however, that there are victims of low-level offenses also. Rogers Forge, Baltimore County. He was ahead as votes started to be counted Tuesday night. On election day I got the most votes. Critics have targeted Shellenberger over his handling of sexual assault cases and police involved shooting incidents. It noted there were continuing challenges for police and prosecutors interviewing victims with disabilities or mental health issues. 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