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Frederick Man Found Guilty of Voter Intimidation. LINK: statesattorney.us/frederick-man-found-guilty-of-voter-intimidation/FREDERICK, MD – This morning in Frederick County District Court, James Dale Reed, age 42, of Frederick stood trial charged with one count of Threat of Mass Violence and one count of Voter Intimidation. The bench trial was held before the Honorable Judge Eric William Schaffer. Following arguments and testimony put forward by the State and defense, Judge Schaffer found Reed Guilty of Voter Intimidation and Not Guilty for Threat of Mass Violence. Following a recess, Reed was sentenced to 2 years in the Division of Corrections with all but time served (132 days) suspended. Reed must also complete 3 years of supervised probation. In reaction to the ruling, State’s Attorney Charlie Smith commented, “In the rendering of his verdict, Judge Schaffer stated that the Maryland statute requires a minimum of 5 people be threatened to constitute a threat of mass violence. We respect his interpretation of the law, but believe that the letter clearly represented a serious threat of political violence against a larger group of people.” Reed was charged after residents of a home on Kline Blvd. in Frederick reported receiving a threatening letter in their mailbox. Reed targeted the address due to several political signs displayed on their property. The letter contained threats of violence against then-presidential candidate Joe Biden, his running-mate Sen. Kamala Harris, and former Rep. Gabby Giffords. The letter also stated, “this is a warning to anyone reading this letter that if you are a Biden/Harris supporter you will be “targeted”, have a list of homes and addresses by your election signs.” The State was represented by Assistant State’s Attorney Samantha Slattery. Federal charges in this incident are pending. ... See MoreSee Less
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Assistant State’s Attorney Brett Engler joins the Legal Advisory Committee for the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention. LINK:statesattorney.us/assistant-states-attorney-brett-engler-joins-the-legal-advisory-committee-for-t... ... See MoreSee Less
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Frederick County District and Circuit Courts will delay opening until NOON on Friday, February 19, 2021 due to inclement weather.mdcourts.gov/administration/closingsdelays?fbclid=IwAR3Wk0Izt3BgUwBWBUnOu5GL2jYTh_2g1xp_LZeVjn87X... ... See MoreSee Less

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Annapolis Area Court Offices, Events or Meetings - Closings/Delays Information Refresh this page to make sure you are viewing current information. Courts The following courts have reported closings/de...
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WEATHER ALERT: Frederick County District and Circuit Courts will be CLOSED Thursday, February 18th due to inclement weather. ... See MoreSee Less
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Frederick County district court chief appointed to state board

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A veteran prosecutor and member of the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office executive team will serve on the state board responsible for administering the bar exam.
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Maryland Courts are currently in Phase II of the five-phased Maryland Judiciary Reopening Plan until March 14, 2021. The Judiciary has announced Phase IV is scheduled to begin March 15, 2021. Phase V full operations are set to resume on April 26, 2021, including jury trials.

The latest order limits matters to be heard in person and encourages use of remote technology. Clerks offices remain open for emergencies and by appointment. For more information on the latest order from Chief Judge Barbera, visit COVID-19 Administrative Orders | Maryland Courts (state.md.us). The State’s Attorney’s Office remains open to the public by appointment only. For more information, please call 301-600-1523.

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