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Maryland Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $185k from Employers

Carolyn Rae Aldridge pleaded guilty to two felony theft schemes, stealing a combined $185,296.28 from two Maryland employers between 2017 and 2021. She stole over 100 checks from ABC Builders and 13 checks from the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund. Sentencing is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

Maryland AG settles with LifeBridge Health for $1.98M restitution

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with LifeBridge Health, Inc. for $1,985,198.90 in restitution to patients. The settlement addresses concerns regarding outpatient facility fees charged prior to July 1, 2021, before the Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act took effect.

Financial Advisor Sentenced for Theft and Securities Fraud

The Maryland Attorney General announced the sentencing of Andrew Joseph Egber, a former financial advisor, to 18 months in jail for felony theft, securities fraud, and exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Egber defrauded five investors out of over $545,000 through a fraudulent real estate investment scheme.

Maryland AG Consumer Alert: Super Bowl Scam Warning

The Maryland Attorney General has issued a consumer alert warning residents about potential scams related to the Super Bowl. The alert advises consumers to be wary of illegal betting sites, fake prize notifications, counterfeit merchandise, and sketchy streaming links, urging them to use licensed operators and official retailers.

People v. Gaffney - Court Opinion

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed an Appellate Division order in the case of People v. Gaffney. The court found that the defendant's attorney had a legitimate strategic reason for not objecting to a repugnant jury verdict, thus affirming the lower court's decision.

People v. Curry - Criminal Procedure Opinion

The New York Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision to revoke Eugene Curry's probation. The court found that the probationary period had expired because a declaration of delinquency was never filed, which is the exclusive mechanism to toll probation. This ruling impacts how probation terms are managed and enforced in New York.

People v. Bender - Court Opinion

The New York Court of Appeals issued an opinion in the case of People v. Bender, decided on March 17, 2026. The court affirmed the conviction for reckless endangerment in the first degree, finding the evidence legally sufficient and the trial court's preclusion of psychiatric evidence not an abuse of discretion.

People v. Jones - Court Opinion

The New York Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision in People v. Jones, ruling that evidence (firearms and narcotics) should have been suppressed. The court found no justification for the parole investigators' pursuit of the defendant, leading to the reversal of his conviction for attempted criminal possession of a weapon.

Gonzalez v. Northeast Parent & Child Society - Workers' Compensation Legal Fees

The New York Court of Appeals ruled that the Workers' Compensation Board cannot approve legal fees based on charges against an employer or insurance carrier for untimely compensation payments under WCL § 25 (1) (e) and (3) (f). The decision clarifies the scope of WCL § 24 (2) regarding the Board's authority to approve legal fees.

People v. Tyson - Court Opinion on Pre-Indictment Delay

The New York Court of Appeals reversed lower court decisions, finding that a 14-month pre-indictment delay did not violate the defendant's due process rights in the case of People v. Tyson. The court determined that the delay was reasonable given the circumstances of the alleged assault on a corrections officer.