Shellenberger has a close relationship with the Baltimore County Police Department, which has been questioned in the past. Leonard has run unsuccessfully for public office twice before, including a close state senate race he lost in 2018 to Republican Chris West. We need a change, Leonard said. The public then expects a decision by their State's Attorney to pursue prosecution when appropriate. And it recommended partnerships with organizations that have expertise and considering including victim advocates in some interviews and charging discussions. We will see with time if the appropriate balance has been reached. Leonard said, Just in the past few years weve seen so many civilians who have been killed by the police, whether they were suffering a mental health crisis or just being Black.. Additionally, it found three prosecutors were consulted on the most cases, of the 56 the audit examined that named a prosecutor. 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. As precinct ballots were tallied, Leonard maintained the marginal lead of 860 votes over Shellenberger, who had gone unchallenged in the primary race for his seat since the "tough on crime" prosecutor was . But when counting of mail-in ballots started later that week, Shellenberger closed the gap and then gained ground. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Of the cases where prosecutors brought charges, convictions were secured in 64% of the cases. He faces a federal lawsuit alleging he and others in his office violated a different womans constitutional rights when she sought to press charges. 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. 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. County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., who was elected in 2018, faced little competition in the Democratic race. He has also called for an audit to examine possible racial disparities in charging decisions. 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. State Del. NR: not reported: Denotes Winner of the Election. Most of the time, Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger does not even draw a general election challenger. Leonard supporter Peta Richkus said his campaign generated energy that was visible throughout the county.. Haynes has called himself a political outsider.. Hes very intelligent. 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. McDonough denies he stole the sign and a trial is scheduled for Aug. 29. She grew up in Ocean City. Theres a growing awareness that the criminal justice system as usual is not acceptable, said David Jaros, faculty director of the Center for Criminal Justice Reform at the University of Baltimores law school. NR: not reported. And its not OK for the states attorneys office to turn their back on their sworn oath.. Leonard will make his bid for Baltimore County States Attorney official on Saturday. John Lee is a reporter for WYPR covering Baltimore County. Elected officials such as Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., he noted, have endorsed his opponent. The public perception of the criminal justice system. I was involved actively in that process at both the County and State level. 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 at the time that law enforcement has limited resources, and often a rape suspects identity is not in question because the victim and perpetrator know each other. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Were not going to say, Well, its a stalemate. Baltimore Countys top prosecutor faces a progressive challenger in his first primary fight in 16 years. I really think this is all about experience, and knowing how this office works, Shellenberger said. He unseated the two-term incumbent, Marilyn Mosby, in the Democratic primary and did not face a challenger in the general election. He was ahead as votes started to be counted Tuesday night. Campaign website: www.haynesforbaltimorecounty.com, www.thebaltimorebanner.com 2022 The Baltimore Banner. As precinct ballots were tallied, Leonard maintained the marginal lead of 860 votes over Shellenberger, who had gone unchallenged in the primary race for his seat since the tough on crime prosecutor was first elected in 2006. 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. Past experience: Felony panel attorney with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender and U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 1984-1987. 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? Official 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election Results for Baltimore County. The race was marked by heavy outside spending by progressive political action committees that sought to unseat Shellenberger. We have a very robust program thats been going on for a couple years now to get caught up on this, so I think I think were doing a better job there, he said. And the voters of Baltimore County deserve that change.. "The U.S. Attorney's Office will monitor the federal, state and local elections in Chicago and surrounding suburbs on Nov. 6, 2018. I have never shied away from pursuing police officers when they have committed crimes which can be proven. Leonards and the PACs messaging focused heavily on Shellenbergers handling of sexual assault cases. After the Maryland Justice & Public Safety PACs financial support was disclosed, the incumbent said hed heard from voters who didnt think a billionaire who doesnt live in Baltimore County should be telling us who the states attorney should be, referring to George Soros, who pumps money into the national Justice & Public Safety PAC and dozens of similarly-named groups that support reformist candidates in local chief prosecutors races across the U.S. Baltimore Banner reporters Taji Burris and Sophie Kasakove contributed to this article. Especially for State's Attorney in Baltimore and Harford Counties. He is what youve seen: Hes a man of great character. I worked to get old sexual assault kits and available evidence tested to find serial sexual offenders. The Legislature has decided that when the circumstances involve the death of an individual, that investigation will be by investigators attached to the Attorney General's Office. Were often hearing from survivors that they want justice, said Rodriguez. Not just paying your salary paying for your mistakes.. On Tuesday, Bates, 54, of Locust Point, was elected as the next Baltimore state's attorney. an audit to examine possible racial disparities. Working immediately to get an innocent person freed who has been wrongly convicted is probably the most important thing a prosecutor should do. Now the Democratic incumbent will have a Republican challenger, and that's only if he can win the contested Democratic primary. Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger is pictured in this portrait in his office on Oct. 25, 2022. The Baltimore Banner is a trademark registered in the U.S. for The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. 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. Hes always opposing legislation being put in by Democrats.. Soros has funded progressive prosecutor candidates around the country. For the first time in a decade, Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger (D) will have a Republican opponent to campaign against if he can beat Robbie Leonard (D) in the 2022 primary election. Do voters want change? I have worked during my entire tenure as State's Attorney to run an office that applies the prosecution of crime even-handedly regardless of race or social position. [Baltimore Countys top prosecutor faces a progressive challenger in his first primary fight in 16 years. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. The 2021 audit said it couldnt assess case outcomes at trial because of COVID-19 delays. Appellate administrative judge on the Administrative Review Board in the U.S. Department of Labor, 2019-2021. Prosecutors had declined to take the case, but the woman tried to pursue charges on her own through the court commissioner. Members of the BCSAO Honors Law Clerk Program are full-time benefitted employees of the BCSAO. Baltimore County State's Attorney. Attorney Robbie Leonard said Monday he will challenge Shellenberger in next Junes primary. [Live election results: Maryland Gubernatorial primary]. The death of George Floyd opened many eyes to the need for significant change. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. With a larger staff, Haynes said, the office would be able to better cooperate with police in building cases and cut down on postponements. Our job is to strive to always do the right thing. Early voting ends Nov. 3. He said hed hire ethics counsel to both keep people out of trouble and help assistant states attorneys do their best work. Amanda Rodriguez, the executive director of the nonpartisan advocacy group TurnAround Inc., said there absolutely has to be a change in how sexual assaults are prosecuted in Baltimore County, regardless of who wins the election. Violent crime, unquestionably, must be prioritized. Early voting ends Nov. 3. I have done that throughout my term as State's Attorney. The Working Families Party and Progressive Maryland endorsed Robbie Leonard in the 2022 race for Baltimore County States Attorney on Tuesday. One local professor said he sees the closeness of the race as a sign county voters are more open to criminal justice reforms than some previously believed. We came up short of victory but we started a real conversation for change, he said. He said hed like to post information about the office and its results as a measure of transparency on the website. I am committed to fight for the victims and a hope for peace in their lives after my office has achieved justice for them. 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. Its paramount that the states attorneys office for Baltimore County creates written guidelines for prosecuting sexual assaults and to follow national best practices as recommended by a 2019 task force. Shellenberger was not available for comment Tuesday night. The Baltimore Sun typically does not name people who say they are victims of sexual assault. Sign up to get the Maryland Matters Memo in your inbox every morning. 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.. On the final day of counting,. The political action committee spent hundreds of thousands on mailings and ads in support of Leonard. All rights reserved. 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. Early numbers showed a very tight race, with the two separated by a fraction of a percentage point. 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. 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) 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. 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. 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. Any questions or feedback can be sent to elections@baltsun.com, or read more about the questionnaire process here. The Baltimore Banner may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Occupation: Baltimore County states attorney, 2007-present. Printer Friendly Version. 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.. Currently, he is trailing Republican challenger Alison M. Healey by nearly 9,500 votes. Deputy States Attorney John Cox, who represented his boss, and Leonard were both present in the final hour of counting. 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. Election Day is Nov. 8. dylan.segelbaum@thebaltimorebanner.com Meet the candidates for Baltimore County state's attorney Scott Shellenberger Age: 63 Residence: Towson Political party: Democratic Return to Election Result Index . 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. In the race to be the countys top prosecutor, Baltimore County States Attorney Scott Shellenberger faced an aggressive primary challenge from Robbie Leonard as he sought a fifth term. I accept that. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He said Shellenberger is out of touch with Democratic primary voters. Others vying for the GOP nomination were Henry Ciezkowski, Thilo August Albert Gluck, A. Scott Pappas and Kimberley Stansbury. I dont find that acceptable, but that is the reality, Shellenberger said. 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%. They deserve some finality. He vowed to continue to seek the fair administration of justice for and the protection of anyone residing in or visiting Baltimore County.. Tilghman, of Ames United Methodist Church in Bel Air, supported the state Child Interrogation Protection Act for kids taken into police custody. 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. 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. HUNT VALLEY, Md. Leonard said his campaign that ended in a narrow defeat should be seen as a signal for change in the countys criminal justice system. Shellenberger opposed the legislation. 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. 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. Throughout the Democratic campaign, Leonard sought to bring scrutiny to Shellenbergers record in office. I believe that my sense of independence will be much greater, said Haynes, who added that he would run the office in a nonpartisan manner. But the results took more than a week and initially Leonard led the 16-year incumbent by more than 800 votes. 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. . Learn more about supporting local journalism. TurnAround, she said, is eager to work with the office on enhancing victim-centered and trauma-informed approaches to working with survivors. 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. About 2,100 votes separated the two. 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. On election night, it looked like Shellenberger could be unseated after 15 years in office. Those that don't or choose not to must be appropriately addressed. When faced with holding police accountable, how should prosecutors navigate investigating and potentially bringing charges against an agency the office works closely with? What's behind Baltimore County crime and how can the State's Attorney's office help to address those root causes? You can unsubscribe from these alerts at anytime. Both promised comments when the last votes were counted. 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. Shellenberger is of the mindset that all laws should be enforced. 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. 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. Some female voters told The Baltimore Sun during the campaign that issues related to sexual assault were why they supported Leonard. (AP Photo/Piper Blackburn). The council elections took place under a newly drawn political map. Im worth fighting for, she said in the interview. That in itself, I think, is horrific.. 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. Republican. Recently, Peisinger has also come under some scrutiny for his handling of police involved shooting incidents. - University of Baltimore, School of Law, 1984 - Loyola College, 1981, - State's Attorney for Baltimore County since 2007 - Won election in 2006, 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. 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. We are active participants in problem solving courts in appropriate cases where the primary focus is treatment rather than incarceration. The public deserves to know that the issues will be addressed with that promptness. 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. Past experience: Law clerk from 1982-1985 in the Baltimore County States Attorneys Office, assistant states attorney from 1985-1993. Vote-counting stretched on for more than a week because of the large number of mail-in ballots cast in Marylands primary election. County prosecutors treatment of assault victims is the topic of an ongoing federal lawsuit. Leonard is the secretary of the Maryland Democratic Party. News you can trust. Theres a point at which you get out of the process. He was also given the Gun Sense Candidate distinction from Moms Demand Action to End Gun Violence. In 2019, state and local lawmakers passed bills to fund testing of previously untested kits and set standards for testing kits in the future. ]. Incumbent Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger remained ahead in the Democratic primary for his office after more than 12,000 more mail-in votes were added Sunday, extending his lead over progressive challenger Robbie Leonard to 2,150 votes in the latest accounting of mail-in ballots. 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. 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. Crime, he said, is regional. Sure it helped, said Leonard. Retired from the US Department of Labor as Appellate . Shellenberger has frequently opposed progressive criminal justice legislation in Annapolis. Unofficial results from the Maryland State Board of Elections showed a tight race from the votes garnered during the state's early voting period, with the candidates just 64 votes apart. The prosecutor, Lisa Dever, told The Sun her intent was to explain you cant know jurors past experiences or what theyll bring to a case. 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. 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. In Baltimore County, registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans by a more than 2-to-1 margin. 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. BALTIMORE, MD -- 6/19/15 -- U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards speaks at the first Rural Maryland Democratic Summit in Frederick on Saturday. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Shellenbergers re-election bid got off to a slow start. Leonard conceded about 2:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. A federal judge blocked the county from using its initial map and later accepted a revised version. The Department of Justice has an important role in . 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. 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