New unit probes 23 deaths involving police in its first year

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A report by the Maryland attorney general’s office says a unit investigated 23 fatalities involving police in in its first year.

The first annual report on the unit released Tuesday says that so far none of the investigations have resulted in officers being charged. The unit in Attorney General Brian Frosh’s office completed reports on 13 cases. In that time, local prosecutors have made decisions not to prosecute in 11 cases.

While the law empowers the Independent Investigations Division to probe the cases and provide facts to local prosecutors, it’s the prosecutors who decide whether to bring charges.

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Independent Investigations Division MD Attorney General Brian Frosh State of Maryland

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Hogan to gather with supporters amid White House speculation

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is holding fundraisers for future political activity at events where the Republican is expected to talk about his eight years as governor, as well as plans for the future. Hogan has two separate fundraisers scheduled at a Maryland casino on Wednesday. The term-limited governor who leaves office in January has positioned himself to run as an alternative to former President Donald Trump, […]

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