53,603 ballots were sent to Baltimore . Shellenberger must defend his office in a jury trial in September against allegations that it and police detectives violated a womans First Amendment rights by trying to stop her from filing criminal charges against men she said raped her. all male county council, and men as state's attorney . Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, some scrutiny for his handling of police involved shooting incidents. Doug Riley, who served on the Baltimore County Council from 1990-1998, said hes known Haynes for almost 40 years and believes that he has a good perspective about the criminal justice system and how it can be used to help people. Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Baltimore County. Hes always opposing legislation being put in by Democrats.. I worked to get old sexual assault kits and available evidence tested to find serial sexual offenders. Im happy to see that a billionaire couldnt buy an election, County Councilman Tom Quirk, an Oella Democrat who supported Shellenberger, said this week as Shellenberger was ahead during vote-counting. But when counting of mail-in ballots started later that week, Shellenberger closed the gap and then gained ground. I was involved actively in that process at both the County and State level. In other cases, such as the drug trade, its international. No point in refreshing my browser window all night long when I could be catching some Zs, he said. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. We also need to continue our efforts to demonstrate to all citizens that the justice system must continue in our efforts to be race neutral and assure that all are treated fairly. Theres a point at which you get out of the process. County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., who was elected in 2018, faced little competition in the Democratic race. David Collins (@dcollinsWBAL) July 29, 2022 Only hundreds of votes. He is a graduate of Loch Raven High School, Loyola College and the University of Baltimore School of Law. Learn more about supporting local journalism. By: Bryan P. Sears Shellenbergers primary win comes as he takes time away from the office. He said crime and the fear of crime does not seem to be getting better. Leonard will make his bid for Baltimore County States Attorney official on Saturday. Recently, Peisinger has also come under some scrutiny for his handling of police involved shooting incidents. Billionaire philanthropist George Soros is listed as the only contributor to the committee in the latest state campaign finance report, donating $884,000. 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.. Appellate administrative judge on the Administrative Review Board in the U.S. Department of Labor, 2019-2021. Haynes has called himself "a political. Im worth fighting for, she said in the interview. We must endeavor to address the root causes of crime and help those driven by issues often out of their control. He also wants to examine the juvenile justice system. Vote-counting stretched on for more than a week because of the large number of mail-in ballots cast in Marylands primary election. The district covering areas such as Overlea, Parkville, Rosedale and Towson drew five candidates, the most of any district. Both Shellenberger and Leonard have declined to discuss the changes in vote totals over the last week of counting. On election night, it looked like Shellenberger could be unseated after 15 years in office. I have done that throughout my term as State's Attorney. 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. I have never shied away from pursuing police officers when they have committed crimes which can be proven. In Gubernatorial Election years, Baltimore County voters will elect the following: Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Comptroller; Attorney General; U.S. Representative (every two years) State Senators; State Delegates; County Executive; County Council; Judges of the Circuit Court (if vacancy exists) We must be attuned to the issues from both the perspective of the man on the street and the officer on the beat. One group, the Maryland Justice & Public Safety PAC, poured more than $780,000 into an effort to support Leonards candidacy with mailers, TV ads and other campaign spending. According to a 2019 Baltimore Sun report, the Baltimore County Sexual Assault Investigations Task Force found that county police seldom tested evidence from sexual assault cases. Some observers questioned the lackluster effort as Leonard rallied a grassroots progressive primary challenge to Shellenberger. Leonard is the secretary of the Maryland Democratic Party. State's Attorney (Vote for One) This table may scroll left to right depending on the screen size of your device. The Maryland PAC is affiliated with the national Justice & Public Safety PAC, which has helped fund progressive prosecutor candidates in Virginia and Pennsylvania in recent years. 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. We just work cooperatively toward that goal.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. On the final day of counting,. He was ahead as votes started to be counted Tuesday night. Black Lives Matter and issues related to mass incarceration have sort of gone mainstream as viable, relevant issues, Jaros said. Rogers Forge, Baltimore County. For those who are guilty and a Judge has decided the appropriate sentence, we cannot ignore and must be sensitive to the victims. 'This is a big job': Leonard Takes on Shellenberger in Baltimore County State's Attorney Primary By Hannah Gaskill May 30, 2022 Getty Images. 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. Most of the time, Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger does not even draw a general election challenger. Riley said hes seen firsthand how elected officials can become stale.. I believe the large majority of the officers have earned that respect. 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. Lawyer, admitted to the Maryland bar. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 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. 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. You can unsubscribe from these alerts at anytime. Law Clerks are an essential part of the office. Shellenberger is of the mindset that all laws should be enforced. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. WYPO 106.9 FM Ocean City, PublishedSeptember 20, 2021 at 10:22 PM EDT. Tagged with: Baltimore County Elections scott shellenberger. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Leonard said he got tired of the status quo following the killing of George Floyd last year in Minneapolis by Derek Chauvin, a white police officer. His sole challenger was Adam Reuter, whose campaign focused on public schools and opposing government mandates related to COVID-19. As states attorney, Shellenberger said, he constantly makes changes. The world has changed a lot in the last four years, Jaros said. He said the close primary made him realize that he needs to more frequently publicize some of the reforms that hes implemented including putting in place a marijuana diversion program and supporting the adoption of police body cameras. I accept that. Were the law and order portion of the criminal justice system., We have seen their office be fair in how they prosecute cases and defer cases, if necessary, through community service versus a criminal prosecution, he added. Baltimore County State's Attorney is challenged on prosecution . 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. No Republican has challenged Shellenberger in the general election since 2010. Shellenberger also refuted the notion that he is too close with the countys Fraternal Order of Police, saying he has a list of 18 police officers including the organizations past president that his office has prosecuted in the past few years. He said hed like to post information about the office and its results as a measure of transparency on the website. Additionally, it found three prosecutors were consulted on the most cases, of the 56 the audit examined that named a prosecutor. 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. McDonough faces a misdemeanor theft charge in connection with allegations he stole a Badillo campaign sign in Parkville. (A 2019 audit had found rape kits werent tested in 78% of cases.). outside money that supported Leonards candidacy, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Haynes, 72, of Rodgers Forge, is a retired administrative judge with the U.S. Department of Labor and a former state assistant attorney general. (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. It noted there were continuing challenges for police and prosecutors interviewing victims with disabilities or mental health issues. 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. Haynes led the primary Tuesday night. 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. Campaign website: www.scottshellenberger.com. 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's four-term State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger usually runs for reelection uncontested every four years. He plans to hold a rally in Patriots Plaza in Towson at 2 p.m. WYPR 88.1 FM Baltimore He was challenged by Tony Fugett, who was one of an unprecedented number of Black candidates across the county to run for council after the redistricting lawsuit. Last summer, he represented unemployed Marylanders who successfully challenged Republican Gov. I was always on the opposite side of every issue from the current Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger, he said. Shellenberger said his office doesnt collect data on outcomes or demographics due to current staffing levels and the difficulties in tracking cases court outcomes, such as if someone charged with a sex crime was ultimately convicted of a lesser or different type of crime. 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. By signing up for alerts, I agree to The Baltimore Banner's Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy and to receive news alerts and other communications from The Baltimore Banner. -- Two big races played out on Election Day in Baltimore County in 2022. The prosecutors in this office have done a great job to be sensitive to all victims. She said she doesnt endorse either candidate in the race and doesnt live in Baltimore County. Why would we deny the fact that mail that told voters exactly what the differences between the candidates were the good things about me, the things the incumbent needed to improve upon, said Leonard. Currently, he is trailing Republican challenger Alison M. Healey by nearly 9,500 votes. Leonard said the incumbents opposition to local police reform policies mobilized him to challenge Shellenberger. 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. 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. Leonard has run unsuccessfully for public office twice before, including a close state senate race he lost in 2018 to Republican Chris West. This is contrary to our ethical obligation and does a disservice to victims of sexual assault if the process loses its legitimacy by inappropriate prosecutions. Longtime Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger's record on handling sexual assault cases is in the spotlight as he seeks a fifth term as the county's top prosecutor.. The winner of the primary will go on to the general election to face Republican James A. Haynes, 72, a former federal labor department administrative judge who lives in Rodgers Forge, or Deborah Hill, 60, a private practice attorney who lives in Cockeysville. Whoever pulls it out, looks to be headed for a General Election match-up with Republican James A. Haynes who seems to have edged out Deborah Hill. Tilghman said Shellenberger has not shown fairness to people of color, pointing to factors including his stance on state juvenile justice reform legislation. Hes very intelligent. He said he feels that he has a greater diversity of experience than his opponent. The states attorneys office is understaffed, he believes. Leonard, who is secretary of the Maryland Democratic Party, ran on a progressive platform with the motto, Its time for a change., After the final results were announced, Shellenberger did not respond to a request for comment, but issued a statement through his campaign. 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. Haynes was leading the race as ballots were starting to be counted Tuesday night. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. County Executive . Leonards and the PACs messaging focused heavily on Shellenbergers handling of sexual assault cases. I think we have kept things fresh, even though Ive been here a long time, Shellenberger said. The race was marked by heavy outside spending by progressive political action committees that sought to unseat Shellenberger. I have stressed that during my time as the State's Attorney to all who work for me. That included Democrat Izzy Patoka of Pikesville. Shellenberger told The Sun he spoke with Dever and said it was a wrong thing to say to a victim.. If re-elected, Shellenberger plans to prioritize prosecuting violent crime, which has been on the rise in Baltimore County. Election Day is Nov. 8. And its not OK for the states attorneys office to turn their back on their sworn oath.. People in the community, he said, want to be safe from violent crime. Shellenberger has said the office doesnt collect data around the number of criminal prosecutions, convictions or victim and perpetrator demographics making it challenging for observers to analyze outcomes. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. I worked to remove a requirement of "resistance" by victims of a sexual assault. ]. He said low-level offenses should be diverted out of the criminal justice system to preserve resources for violent crime, and vowed not to prosecute cases of marijuana possession for personal use. Only Shellenberger and the Fraternal Order of Police appeared in opposition, according to Leonard. Leonard spoke frequently of racial disparities in the criminal justice system. The states attorney and others in his office are defendants in an ongoing federal lawsuit in which a woman who reported she was raped alleges they violated her constitutional rights. Tilghman, of Ames United Methodist Church in Bel Air, supported the state Child Interrogation Protection Act for kids taken into police custody. The Republican candidates are James Haynes, a retired attorney who previously worked as an administrative judge for the U.S. Department of Labor and at the state attorney general and public defender offices, and Deborah Hill, who has represented state employee retirees in a lawsuit challenging a reduction in their prescription drug benefits. The statement came hours after The Daily Record reported that Shellenberger told his staff he needed time away from the office, citing exhaustion after the election. Were not going to say, Well, its a stalemate. Leonard said his campaign that ended in a narrow defeat should be seen as a signal for change in the countys criminal justice system. Last Updated 12/02/2014 03:18:07 PM. Some female voters told The Baltimore Sun during the campaign that issues related to sexual assault were why they supported Leonard. 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. The state's attorney is elected to a four-year term and earns a salary of $216,749. Campaign website: www.haynesforbaltimorecounty.com, www.thebaltimorebanner.com 2022 The Baltimore Banner. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Baltimore County. Now the Democratic incumbent will have a Republican challenger, and that's only if he can win the contested Democratic primary. 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. Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4, Baltimore County Republican Central Committee, CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice. Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City. He said that 52 Baltimore County residents testified in favor of the legislation at a public hearing. On the other hand, Shellenberger pointed to his decision to prosecute Baltimore County Police Officer James Laboard on a charge of manslaughter in the death of Christopher Brown, 17, of Randallstown, though a jury came back with a not guilty verdict in 2013. He said he wouldnt discuss details because I dont think its fair to her, but alluded to what she told police and the timing of the report. David Folderauer, president of the Baltimore County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4, which has endorsed Shellenberger, said its members have worked with him for years and are impressed with how he runs his office. The way that we can prevent it from happening again is to get good sentences, in the area of violent crime. Attorney at the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos from 1993-2006. But this year, his 16th in office, he has faced the most sustained criticism of his career. Law Clerks are assigned to work in one of the trial units. All rights reserved. Offers may be subject to change without notice. On election day I got the most votes. Leonard is the secretary of the Maryland Democratic Party. 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. Shellenberger said while he often testifies in opposition to the bills as drafted, he supports reasonable reforms. He harkened back to the 2015 Maryland Second Chance Act and the 2016 Justice Reinvestment Act, both of which he supported. He criticized Shellenbergers handling of sexual assaults and police shootings, and his stance on reform legislation in Annapolis, where he has had an influential voice on criminal justice issues. The county police and fire unions backed Shellenberger, while Leonard won endorsements from local Democratic clubs, progressive groups and other labor organizations, including the county teachers union. State's Attorney Republican Candidates - Vote for 1 Shellenberger said, I feel there is still a great deal I can offer to the citizens of Baltimore County when it comes to crime fighting and keeping people safe.. The strength of Leonards candidacy, I think, suggests that the public has an appetite for criminal justice reform.. Return to Election Result Index . There is no statute of limitation on rape in the state of Maryland. My priority in running for states attorney is having a fair, transparent and accountable criminal justice system in the States Attorneys Office things that we dont have here, Leonard said. Early numbers showed a very tight race, with the two separated by a fraction of a percentage point. Leonard said that incarceration for drug offenses and prostitution doesnt work. With roughly 35,000 Baltimore County ballots yet to be counted, the Democratic primary for states attorney was extremely close Tuesday night, with hundreds of votes separating attorney and Maryland Democratic Party Secretary Robbie Leonard and longtime incumbent Scott Shellenberger. His last Republican challenger in the general election was in 2010. 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. He said Shellenberger is out of touch with Democratic primary voters. As of this publishing, the two are separated by less than 1,000 votes which is just shy of two percentage points. News you can trust. He is hardworking and dedicated to his family and to his jobs and to the law, Riley said. The Department of Justice has an important role in . He was also given the Gun Sense Candidate distinction from Moms Demand Action to End Gun Violence. And it recommended partnerships with organizations that have expertise and considering including victim advocates in some interviews and charging discussions. Leonard, the first Democrat to challenge the incumbent since Shellenberger was first elected in 2006, criticized the states attorneys handling of such issues as sexual assaults, police shootings and other cases. Attorney Robbie Leonard said Monday he will challenge Shellenberger in next Junes primary. Shellenberger reported having over $13,000 on hand, while Haynes detailed having more than $1,500 available, according to campaign finance disclosure reports that covered July 4-Aug. 23. Danielle E. Gaines contributed to this report. Should certain crimes be prioritized and, if so, which? Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.s attempt to end an enhanced federal benefit program early. Of the cases where prosecutors brought charges, convictions were secured in 64% of the cases. Our nonprofit news organization is made possible by, Select the type of alerts youd like to receive, Browsers such as Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, Get text messages from The Banner in urgent situations (message and data rates may apply). I dont find that acceptable, but that is the reality, Shellenberger said. He took office in 2007. Were one of the only large counties to certify its elections today, said County Elections Director Ruie Lavoie. Published on: July 20, 2022 12:12 AM EDT|Updated on: July 22, 2022 6:28 PM EDT. Hannah Gaskill received her masters of journalism degree in December 2019 from the University of Maryland. Civil rights groups sued the county after last years redistricting process, alleging the plan unlawfully diluted Black residents votes. Returns were. According to his most recent financial disclosure, he has around $22,000 in his campaign coffers. He unseated the two-term incumbent, Marilyn Mosby, in the Democratic primary and did not face a challenger in the general election. We need a change, Leonard said. Then there is the GOP Primary battle for Harford County State's Attorney. Baltimore County voters have made their selections in primary races for states attorney, the County Council and county executive ahead of the November general contest. Learn more about supporting local journalism. As states attorney, Haynes said, hed scrutinize plea agreements and make sure that assistant states attorneys were not offering them because they were unprepared for trial or lacked resources. 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. HUNT VALLEY Baltimore Countys incumbent states attorney beat back an upstart primary challenger and will move on to the November general election. I draw the line, however, when we address violent crime where innocent people are victimized. 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.. When youre trying to explain to someone the reasons why you cant go forward, you have to give real-life experiences as to what happens in other cases to give it context. In 2019, state and local lawmakers passed bills to fund testing of previously untested kits and set standards for testing kits in the future. Juris doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1981. We came up short of victory, but we started a real conversation for change, said Leonard, speaking to reporters at the county Board of Elections building. Shellenbergers tactic is to lean on the justice system. Some areas, though, recently saw an uptick in homicides at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Crime, he said, is regional. She previously worked on the print layout design team at The Diamondback, reported on criminal justice in Maryland for Capital News Service and served as a production assistant for The Confluence the daily news magazine on 90.5 WESA, Pittsburghs NPR member station. Especially for State's Attorney in Baltimore and Harford Counties. Printer Friendly Version. A county task force formed in 2019 to examine sexual assault investigations identified the topic as an issue for the office, which includes Shellenberger and prosecutors. 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. Sexual assault cases. ) residents votes drew five candidates, the two are separated by less than 1,000 which! 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