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February 13, 2018

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The Gun Trace Task Force trial has ended. What is Baltimore doing to prevent future police corruption?

Tuesday, Feb 13

With the federal prosecution of the Gun Trace Task Force in Baltimore concluding, an obvious question remains: What is being done to prevent more police corruption in the future? The answer is a lot, though the efficacy of the efforts is still to be seen.

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Mayor and other leaders, appalled by Baltimore police corruption case, see verdict as a springboard for reform

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"Nobody is off limits": Baltimore's new inspector general says she'll root out waste and fraud

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Baltimore County officer who fatally shot Korryn Gaines testifies in civil trial

During emotional testimony Monday in Baltimore County Circuit Court, Cpl. Royce Ruby said he kept his eyes on Korryn Gaines, the 23-year-old Randallstown woman he ultimately shot and killed during the standoff in her apartment building.

Baltimore Metro shutdown frustrates riders, politicians

Although the Maryland Transit Administration arranged for free coach buses to run the metro’s route while it's shut down for repairs, riders had little information about where the buses would stop or how frequently they would arrive.

Richard Shipley, stepfather of Freddie Gray, dies at 60

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Preston: Ravens are at least one or two playmakers away from contending

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