ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland lawmakers have approved legislation to change how the state compensates people who have been wrongly imprisoned for crimes they didn’t commit.
The House of Delegates gave the measure final approval Tuesday, sending the bill to Gov. Larry Hogan. The measure sets a standard process for compensation. The bill repeals current state law that leaves payments to the discretion of the Maryland Board of Public Works.
Under the bill, an exoneree would apply to an administrative law judge. Compensation would be based on a formula set to the Maryland median household income. The judge also could provide other benefits, such as housing accommodations and health care.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Maryland coach Brenda Frese is The Associated Press women's basketball coach of the year for the second time in her career. Maryland lost five starters from last year's Big Ten championship, but didn't miss a beat. It won the conference for the sixth time in seven years. The Terrapins lost in the Sweet 16 to Texas. Frese received eight votes from the 30-member national media panel […]
