Democratic lawmakers requested the independent investigation after The Baltimore Banner last week published an investigation revealing years of complaints about misconduct, favoritism and retaliation by leaders at the state’s largest park.
The contrast between the incumbent Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.'s record and the platform of his Republican election challenger, well-known conservative hardliner former Del. Pat McDonough, is stark.
Adnan Syed spent 23 years in prison before Baltimore prosecutors asked the courts to throw out his murder conviction and set him free. His case captured interest around the world in the groundbreaking podcast “Serial.” But Syed’s release wasn’t the end. Officials continue to argue and litigate whether his release was proper.