From: baltimoresun.com Here’s the best case that can be made for Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s surprise announcement that her administration would propose a $6.4 million settlement of all potential civil claims in the death of Freddie Gray: It might have prevented a riot. Announcing it just two days before a judge is to […]
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Hedge funds buy debts of struggling families in Baltimore, then take their homes when they can’t pay
The death of Freddie Gray in police custody in Baltimore and the ensuing protests brought the nation’s attention to the economic devastation that continues to grip the city. Now, new datashows powerful hedge funds are profiting off of struggling families in Baltimore by buying up debts as small as $250, charging high interest rates, […]
Hedge funds buy debts of struggling families in Baltimore, then take their homes when they can’t pay
The death of Freddie Gray in police custody in Baltimore and the ensuing protests brought the nation’s attention to the economic devastation that continues to grip the city. Now, new datashows powerful hedge funds are profiting off of struggling families in Baltimore by buying up debts as small as $250, charging high interest rates, […]
Grand Jury Indicts All Six Officers in Freddie Gray’s Death
All six officers who were charged on May 1, following the death of Freddie Gray have been indicted on all counts by a Grand Jury. TOP: Baltimore Police Officer Garrett Miller, Sgt. Alicia White, Officer Edward Nero. BOTTOM: Baltimore Police Officer Caesar Goodson Jr., Lt. Brian Rice, Officer William Porter Baltimore City State’s Attorney […]
Baltimore sees a surge in violent crime
A woman with goods looted from a store runs past burning vehicles during clashes in Baltimore, Maryland April 27, 2015. (Reuters/Shannon Stapleton) Thirty-four murders have occurred in Baltimore, Maryland during a recent 30-day span, while still reeling from the riots that broke out last month following the death of Freddie Gray. The city has seen […]