Lawyer, admitted to the Maryland bar. The world has changed a lot in the last four years, Jaros said. Members of the BCSAO Honors Law Clerk Program are full-time benefitted employees of the BCSAO. Elected officials such as Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., he noted, have endorsed his opponent. All Rights Reserved. Shellenberger received 44,962 votes or 51% compared to Leonard's 42,847 votes, 49%. McDonough faces a misdemeanor theft charge in connection with allegations he stole a Badillo campaign sign in Parkville. [Live election results: Maryland Gubernatorial primary]. What's behind Baltimore County crime and how can the State's Attorney's office help to address those root causes? 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. The Baltimore Sun typically does not name people who say they are victims of sexual assault. You can unsubscribe from these alerts at anytime. We are active participants in problem solving courts in appropriate cases where the primary focus is treatment rather than incarceration. Do voters want change? The strength of Leonards candidacy, I think, suggests that the public has an appetite for criminal justice reform.. Juris doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1981. Do voters want change? Hes very intelligent. District Court Division. Patoka had a large lead in early returns, as did other council members who faced primary challengers: Republicans Todd Crandell of Dundalk, Wade Kach of Cockesyville, and David Marks of Perry Hall. Visit the SUBSCRIBE page to sign up for our morning newsletter. Any questions or feedback can be sent to elections@baltsun.com, or read more about the questionnaire process here. Shellenberger, meanwhile, emphasized his experience prosecuting crimes and said he has supported what he calls reasonable criminal justice reform. But Haynes said the incumbent is not doing enough to address violent crime. Leonard supporters said the candidates platform is what attracted voters. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 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. Robbie Leonard continued to hold a narrow lead Wednesday of 860 votes over 15-year incumbent Scott Shellenberger for the Democratic nomination for Baltimore County State's Attorney. A federal judge blocked the county from using its initial map and later accepted a revised version. That in itself, I think, is horrific.. It appears incumbent Democratic Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger could lose his seat to well funded progressive challenger Robbie Leonard. Mail-in ballots wont begin to be canvassed until Thursday and it could take days or possibly weeks for winners to be declared. Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger has not had a Democratic primary challenger since he was first elected in 2006. He vowed to continue to seek the fair administration of justice for and the protection of anyone residing in or visiting Baltimore County.. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policies | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Ad Choices. From our perspective, we see the states attorney as a law-and-order candidate, Folderauer said And obviously, that is the oath that we have taken. Shellenberger said he intended to help the woman and did not want the men to sue her for claims such as false arrest. They cannot be called upon to live the rest of their lives unable to move on from the horror they lived through in the loss of their loved one or the crime perpetrated on them. With the limits on resources with which I am provided, that is where my priorities will be. The states attorneys office is understaffed, he believes. BALTIMORE Although the Primary Election has come and gone, some races have yet to be called. Updated: 12:28 PM EST Nov 9, 2022 TOWSON, Md. TurnAround, she said, is eager to work with the office on enhancing victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches to working with survivors. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. On election night, it looked like Shellenberger could be unseated after 15 years in office. As of this publishing, the two are separated by less than 1,000 votes which is just shy of two percentage points. The way we catch defendants who are guilty of human trafficking is to make an arrest in a prostitution case, said Shellenberger, who clarified that that doesnt mean that that person needs to be prosecuted for prostitution.. Many different voices made themselves heard throughout the course of this primary election, and I was heartened by the instances when the issues were fairly discussed and debated, he said. Haynes said he would neither solicit campaign donations from staff nor ask them to work the polls. I draw the line, however, when we address violent crime where innocent people are victimized. The 2021 audit also found more standardized documentation of prosecutors review of police cases. Billionaire philanthropist George Soros is listed as the only contributor to the committee in the latest state campaign finance report, donating $884,000. If elected, he plans to partner with state and local agencies and nonprofits to get people help rather than introducing them to the criminal justice system. The effort attracted the attention of outside organizations including groups connected to billionaire George Soros. 72. 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. Advertisement Incumbent Democrat Johnny Olszewski defeated former. Appellate administrative judge on the Administrative Review Board in the U.S. Department of Labor, 2019-2021. In this instance, Dever said, the juror was a Black woman who told other jurors the defendant reminded her of her son and indicated she believed all Black women lie. The defendant was found not guilty in the trial. Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City. www.thebaltimorebanner.com 2022 The Baltimore Banner. advocated for a more progressive approach toward criminal justice, according to election results from the Maryland State Board of Elections, a jury came back with a not guilty verdict in 2013. Others vying for the GOP nomination were Henry Ciezkowski, Thilo August Albert Gluck, A. Scott Pappas and Kimberley Stansbury. The race got heated between former state delegate Pat McDonough and Darren Badillo, an auto sales manager and deacon at Rosedale Baptist Church. At the May online meeting of the Southwest Baltimore County Democratic Club, Shellenberger confirmed hed met with the woman and didnt believe prosecutors could prove her case. I accept that. The task forces original report found prosecutors declined to charge in 57% of the audits sampling of sexual assault cases reported from 2016 through 2018, and brought charges in 34%. Leonard said his campaign that ended in a narrow defeat should be seen as a signal for change in the countys criminal justice system. His sole challenger was Adam Reuter, whose campaign focused on public schools and opposing government mandates related to COVID-19. 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 Mohler and other Shellenberger supporters also point to the influence of outside money that supported Leonards candidacy. 53,603 ballots were sent to Baltimore . He noted that he hires new assistant states attorneys and frequently speaks with his elected counterparts through his involvement with the Maryland States Attorneys Association. And its not OK for the states attorneys office to turn their back on their sworn oath.. For example, many people are required to get drug treatment during probation. Leonard, 40, was boosted by super political action committee the Maryland Justice & Public Safety PAC, which quickly accrued more than half a million dollars in debt to a New York-based political consultant for advertising materials to promote his campaign. Early voting ends Nov. 3. The Baltimore Banner is a trademark registered in the U.S. for The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Shellenbergers primary win comes as he takes time away from the office. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Violent crime, unquestionably, must be prioritized. 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On the final day of counting, incumbent Scott Shellenberger added 182 votes to his nearly 2,000 vote lead and edged out Robbie Leonard. 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. Some though have been settled. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Ten days after Election Day, Shellenberger officially prevailed Friday in the Democratic contest between him and Robbie Leonard, a former public defender who is now an attorney in private practice. She also spoke in June at a virtual town hall hosted by 1199SEIU, a health care union that endorsed Leonard, in partnership with the a new group called Legal Justice Alliance of Baltimore County. 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