MARYLAND (WBFF) — With Maryland’s next legislative session right around the corner, one anticipated bill on juvenile accountability is already sparking a wave of criticism.
This week, half of Maryland’s State’s Attorneys publicly spoke out against a proposal to end the practice of automatically charging youth as adults for certain violent crimes. They represent Wicomico, Montgomery, Howard, Anne Arundel, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Baltimore City, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, and Baltimore County.
“Remember, these are not actions of misdemeanors. These are actions of murder, violence that are terrorizing, plaguing our community. They must be held accountable,” said Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates…