There is no statute of limitation on rape in the state of Maryland. Education: Bachelors degree in English from the University of Maryland in 1973. 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. Members of the BCSAO Honors Law Clerk Program are full-time benefitted employees of the BCSAO. He also wants to examine the juvenile justice system. 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. Shellenberger said he has tried to run his office in a nonpolitical way. Shellenberger, meanwhile, emphasized his experience prosecuting crimes and said he has supported what he calls reasonable criminal justice reform. Tilghman said Shellenberger has not shown fairness to people of color, pointing to factors including his stance on state juvenile justice reform legislation. Return to Election Result Index . We continue to train and learn more to find the best way to pursue sexual assaults. Printer Friendly Version. Civil rights groups sued the county after last years redistricting process, alleging the plan unlawfully diluted Black residents votes. But in the days that followed, Leonard saw his lead eroded as more than 87,000 mail-in votes were counted. We cannot, however, pursue cases which cannot be proven. all male county council, and men as state's attorney . The Incumbent there, Albert Peisinger is also on the verge of being ousted. In the Democratic primary, Leonard has garnered an impressive list of endorsements so far, including from the Teachers Association of Baltimore County, Our Revolution, The Working Families Party, Progressive Maryland, CASA in Action and several labor unions. And recent attack ads against Shellenberger airing on televisions and mailed to homes have focused on sexual assaults. We must endeavor to address the root causes of crime and help those driven by issues often out of their control. Last summer, he represented unemployed Marylanders who successfully challenged Republican Gov. He said hed hire ethics counsel to both keep people out of trouble and help assistant states attorneys do their best work. 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. This is not a place to learn on the job.. He said he loves his job and believes that the office contributes a lot toward keeping people safe. Republican. The state's attorney is elected to a four-year term and earns a salary of $216,749. Shellenbergers re-election bid got off to a slow start. 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. Leonard spoke frequently of racial disparities in the criminal justice system. Specifically, Leonard criticized the states attorney for not prosecuting police officers involved in fatal shootings. Do voters want change? At the end of the day, Robbie garnered so much support because so many people supported his vision, Rev. Rogers Forge, Baltimore County. Any questions or feedback can be sent to elections@baltsun.com, or read more about the questionnaire process here. He is hardworking and dedicated to his family and to his jobs and to the law, Riley said. He pointed to the murder of George Floyd, the Freddie Gray case and the Gun Trace Task Force scandal. With a larger staff, Haynes said, the office would be able to better cooperate with police in building cases and cut down on postponements. Shellenberger, 63, of Towson, said his experience makes him the most qualified candidate. I worked to remove a requirement of "resistance" by victims of a sexual assault. Early voting ends Nov. 3. For those who are guilty and a Judge has decided the appropriate sentence, we cannot ignore and must be sensitive to the victims. WYPF 88.1 FM Frederick Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, some scrutiny for his handling of police involved shooting incidents. If you say youre going to fight crime, fight crime.. Shellenberger is of the mindset that all laws should be enforced. Tracking prosecutorial decisions is difficult due to a lack of public reporting. Then there is the GOP Primary battle for Harford County State's Attorney. Shellenberger, 63, has criticized Leonard for his lack of prosecutorial experience, his party politics and perspective on criminal justice reform. Had we sent that mailer two weeks earlier, I probably would have walked away the victor. She said prosecutors she worked with in the years since her assaults made her feel worthless and like she wasnt human, including mocking and blaming her. 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. When faced with holding police accountable, how should prosecutors navigate investigating and potentially bringing charges against an agency the office works closely with? I guess the easiest way to put it is, in this instance if it aint broke, dont fix it, said Spencer, about his support for Shellenberger. When they counted provisional ballots, I got the most votes. The voters of Baltimore County deserve that change. Campaign website: www.scottshellenberger.com. She grew up in Ocean City. In Baltimore County, registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans by a more than 2-to-1 margin. I have fought over all my years as State's Attorney to be responsive to all victims. All I have asked is that those investigations be appropriately prompt. Attorney at the Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos from 1993-2006. Deputy States Attorney John Cox, who represented his boss, and Leonard were both present in the final hour of counting. 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. The Maryland Justice and Public Safety PAC, funded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros, poured nearly $784,000 into the race over a month, flooding many county Democrats mailboxes and social media feeds with advertisements. Assistant State's Attorney. At the same time, they see that theres no accountability in the police department, and theres no accountability in the States Attorneys Office, he said. Do voters want change? Education: Bachelors degree in political science from Loyola College in 1981. Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger has survived an aggressive primary challenge in a race that offered voters contrasting visions of what a top prosecutors priorities should be. 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. 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. I was always on the opposite side of every issue from the current Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger, he said. 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. James A. Haynes. She said in the online meeting that was one of the reasons the prosecutor was concerned about moving forward in my case.. Haynes has called himself "a political. Visit the SUBSCRIBE page to sign up for our morning newsletter. Gaskill has had bylines in The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Post and The Chicago Tribune, among other publications. Cox initially said he would offer some comment but left without speaking to reporters after the results were announced. What is the role of a prosecutor in seeking justice for people who may have been wrongly convicted or who received a sentence that should be reviewed due to changing circumstances? About 2,100 votes separated the two. Juris doctor from University of Baltimore of School of Law in 1984. I worked to get old sexual assault kits and available evidence tested to find serial sexual offenders. 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. 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. He said it is worth prosecuting low-level crimes and that the court system is, at times, what gets someone help. He supports diverting low-level offenses out of the criminal justice system and wants to conduct a racial equity audit examining prosecutorial practices. Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Baltimore County. Haynes described Baltimore County as sort of a regional firewall that can improve the safety of people in the city and surrounding counties if it arrests and convicts criminals. 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. So often, with the way that these cases are handled, justice is not just denied, but they feel reassaulted by the criminal justice system. A former public defender who is now in private practice, Leonard is secretary of the Maryland Democratic Party. Leonard said his campaign that ended in a narrow defeat should be seen as a signal for change in the countys criminal justice system. 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. 72. Leonard has been a practicing attorney for 15 years and served as a public defender in Baltimore City. Efforts at police reform are probably a never ending process. Additionally, it found three prosecutors were consulted on the most cases, of the 56 the audit examined that named a prosecutor. Alternate judge on Employees Compensation Appeals Board in the U.S. Department of Labor from 2006-2016. It appears that this has been accomplished. 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. Learn more about supporting local journalism. 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. Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger has not had a Democratic primary challenger since he was first elected in 2006. County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., who was elected in 2018, faced little competition in the Democratic race. 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. We cannot ignore, however, that there are victims of low-level offenses also. Baltimore Countys top prosecutor faces a progressive challenger in his first primary fight in 16 years. He said he believes that a comment that he made at a forum about the homicide rate being relatively stable has been misconstrued. Attorney Robbie Leonard said Monday he will challenge Shellenberger in next Junes primary. 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) 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. This is a place where I was well prepared when I first came into office and am even more prepared to continue to lead the office now, he added. We came up short of victory but we started a real conversation for change, he said. Leonard said he wants to take most of the blame away from the police department in regard to how it handles rape allegations because theyre really just following the directions of Mr. Shellenberger.. I dont like smear campaigns, said Laurel Matey, a 49-year-old Catonsville resident, referring to the ads distributed by Leonard and his supporters that cast Shellenberger in a bad light. On the final day of counting,. County prosecutors treatment of assault victims is the topic of an ongoing federal lawsuit. The death of George Floyd opened many eyes to the need for significant change. Leonard supporters said the candidates platform is what attracted voters. In other cases, such as the drug trade, its international. Last Updated 12/02/2014 03:18:07 PM. He has emphasized positive steps made in response to criticisms, such as increased testing of rape kits. Shellenbergers tactic is to lean on the justice system. 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. Learn more about supporting local journalism. [Live election results: Maryland Gubernatorial primary]. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Acie Spencer, 55, said he voted for Shellenberger and other incumbents who he says have run their offices effectively. 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. Im worth fighting for, she said in the interview. 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. But Mohler and other Shellenberger supporters also point to the influence of outside money that supported Leonards candidacy. All rights reserved. Scott Shellenberger won the Baltimore County States Attorney's race according to Baltimore Co Bd of Elections. The. Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. The woman disputed Shellenbergers suggestion that her story changed and said he told her last year he believed her allegation because she was consistent.. Leonard said the incumbents opposition to local police reform policies mobilized him to challenge Shellenberger. Haynes said he wants to add six to 10 more assistant states attorneys and would serve as an advocate for the criminal justice system if it needed additional judges or police officers. Were one of the only large counties to certify its elections today, said County Elections Director Ruie Lavoie. The articles title is a quote from Leonard about mishandled sexual assault cases in the county: We dont know how many women are out there like that.. 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. Especially for State's Attorney in Baltimore and Harford Counties. Quirk called the PACs ad campaign character assassination that influenced the race and said, Scott has always done his job very professionally.. The more time that people had to learn about the differences between the two of us, the people chose me. July 29, 2022. 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. 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. 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.. 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. Shellenberger said that older kits are currently being tested even in cases where it wasnt stranger-on-stranger. Thus far, 400 older kits have been tested and 300 more are on deck. Gubernatorial Election years are 2022, 2026, 2030, etc. Last updated: 08/24/2022 04:50:11 PM. Office of the State's Attorney for Baltimore City. The world has changed a lot in the last four years, Jaros said. 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. District Court Division. Republican Tony Campbell was unopposed. We just work cooperatively toward that goal.. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. (WBFF) Incumbent Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger has won the Democratic primary after facing a strong challenge from progressive defense. In response, Shellenberger noted that killings are down, with 22 in 2022 compared to 42 at this time in 2021. People in the community, he said, want to be safe from violent crime. Mail-in ballots wont begin to be canvassed until Thursday and it could take days or possibly weeks for winners to be declared. (AP Photo/Piper Blackburn). 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. By, Wavelength: Baltimore's Public Radio Journey, One Day at a Time: In Recovery in Baltimore, Celebrating 20 Years of Commitment to Community. 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. Theres a point at which you get out of the process. Attorney Robbie Leonard said Monday he will challenge Shellenberger in next June's primary. The Baltimore Banner is a trademark registered in the U.S. for The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. David Collins (@dcollinsWBAL) July 29, 2022 Only hundreds of votes. I really think this is all about experience, and knowing how this office works, Shellenberger said. He announced in May that he is running for a fifth term. BALTIMORE Although the Primary Election has come and gone, some races have yet to be called. In all, Shellenberger finished with a more than 2,100 vote lead over Leonard. 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. Has Maryland gone too far, or far enough, when it comes to police reform? This is a big job and I certainly think that Ive proven over the years that Im up to continuing to do it, said Shellenberger. 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. I have never shied away from pursuing police officers when they have committed crimes which can be proven. Returns were incomplete Tuesday evening, with polls closing at 8 p.m. and a large number of ballots yet to be counted. Shellenbergers primary win comes as he takes time away from the office. Haynes has called himself a political outsider.. 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. Most of the time, Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger does not even draw a general election challenger. With two longtime Democratic County Council members not seeking reelection, including the only woman on the seven-member body, this years primary attracted a slew of hopefuls. Recently, Peisinger has also come under some scrutiny for his handling of police involved shooting incidents. Shellenberger takes issue with that, saying his office has prosecuted 19 police officers for various offenses. Baltimore Sun Media's voter guide allows candidates to provide their background, policy and platforms on issues, in their own words. The Working Families Party and Progressive Maryland endorsed Robbie Leonard in the 2022 race for Baltimore County States Attorney on Tuesday. Leonard supporter Peta Richkus said his campaign generated energy that was visible throughout the 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. 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. Shellenberger also said Leonards out-of-state support was troubling. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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. He was also given the Gun Sense Candidate distinction from Moms Demand Action to End Gun Violence. Shellenberger was not available for comment Tuesday night. The race got heated between former state delegate Pat McDonough and Darren Badillo, an auto sales manager and deacon at Rosedale Baptist Church. The states attorney said he has supported what he considers reasonable criminal justice reform, and touted his long experience prosecuting crime and supervising dozens of attorneys. State's Attorney County Courts Building 401 Bosley Avenue, Room 511 Towson, Maryland 21204 Reception Office Room 329 Hours Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Email statesattorney@baltimorecountymd.gov Phone 410-887-6600 TTY: 410-887-2799 State's Attorney Scott D. Shellenberger In mid-May, New York Magazine published a piece detailing an ongoing federal lawsuit against Shellenberger and other officials in which sexual assault survivors have alleged that their rights were violated and the investigation of their cases mishandled. The race was marked by heavy outside spending by progressive political action committees that sought to unseat Shellenberger. 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. . State Del. 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%. Shellenberger wins Baltimore County states attorney primary race, Video Series: Off the Record with Sloane Brown, Baltimore City - vs. Jose Francisco Zacarias Perez, YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS/PRIVACY POLICY, Fed official: Rate hikes have begun to quell inflation, Ripken, Cooperstown baseball merge under deal with 76ers, Devils owners, Off the Record with Sloane Brown: Rene Hutchins, University of Maryland Carey School of Law. He fulfilled a lifelong dream when elected State's Attorney for Baltimore County in 2006, and was re-elected in 2010, 2014 and 2018. Thats what I was trying to do, and Im sorry she took it to be anything other than what it was, Dever said. Nonprofit. Shellenberger said he intended to help the woman and did not want the men to sue her for claims such as false arrest. Should certain crimes be prioritized and, if so, which? The Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. It appears incumbent Democratic Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger could lose his seat to well funded progressive challenger Robbie Leonard. Sure it helped, said Leonard. outside money that supported Leonards candidacy, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Not just paying your salary paying for your mistakes.. As of this publishing, the two are separated by less than 1,000 votes which is just shy of two percentage points. We need people with new ideas that are gonna change the status quo, which is not really working, Matey said after casting her vote at Catonsville High School Tuesday afternoon. The way that we can prevent it from happening again is to get good sentences, in the area of violent crime. This is accomplished by the existence of a thorough and impartial investigation. But Haynes said the incumbent is not doing enough to address violent crime. Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Baltimore County. 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