'Housewives' Allegation, Uber Oops, Kavanaugh Reaction: MD News

MARYLAND — The lives of Maryland teens decades ago captivated national attention this week, as sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh were aired before the Senate Judiciary Committee. In other headlines, Uber announced a payout for Maryland drivers, beef was recalled, a turtle with a cracked shell is recovering with help from a Lego wheelchair and two Maryland pizza restaurants are named among the best.

Here are some of the week's top headlines from Maryland Patches:

Maryland's Governor, US Senators Unite Over Kavanaugh Probe

WASHINGTON, DC — Before Senate Republicans Friday requested an FBI probe of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Gov. Larry Hogan and the state's two senators were calling for just such an investigation.... Read more

See Also:

• New Brett Kavanaugh Allegations Not Handled By Montgomery Police
• FBI Contacts Kavanaugh Yale Classmate In Its Investigation
• 5 Key Moments From Christine Blasey Ford's Testimony On Kavanaugh
• New Kavanaugh Accuser: 5 Things To Know About Julie Swetnick
• Resolve, Anger, Concern Among MD Women At Kavanaugh Hearing

Real Housewives Star Accused Of Improper Sexual Contact, Assault

POTOMAC, MD — Michael Darby, husband of "Real Housewives of Potomac" star Ashley Darby, faces a second-degree assault charge and a fourth-degree sexual offense charge for allegedly groping... Read more

Gun Fired In Baltimore Elementary School Bathroom: Report

BALTIMORE, MD — A Baltimore elementary school was reportedly placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after gunfire was heard inside the building... Read more

Uber Pays Maryland $4.4M For Data Breach

BALTIMORE, MD — Uber drivers in Maryland will receive payments through a $4.447 million settlement in the wake of a data breach. Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced the multistate settlement... Read more

Man Dead After Scuffle With Security Guard: Police

SILVER SPRING, MD — One man was killed early Sunday morning after a scuffle with a security guard at a 7-Eleven store in the 8200 block of Georgia Avenue. According to a press release from... Read more

E. Coli Beef Recall Includes Maryland Stores

MARYLAND — Days after more than 132,000 pounds of ground beef products were recalled over potential E. coli contamination, the federal government released a list of retailers that sold the beef nationwide.... Read more

Turtle With Lego Wheelchair Zooms Into Fame

BALTIMORE, MD — Look out, world. A Baltimore turtle is coming through, with a custom wheelchair made of Legos. The turtle was outfitted with his wheelchair this summer and will likely be using... Read more

MD Move Over Law Expands Oct. 1 To Garbage, Service Trucks

LAUREL, MD — Jobs on Maryland roadways are the most dangerous type of work, and a change to expand the state's Move Over law that takes effect Monday, Oct. 1, aims to reduce the number of fatalities.... Read more

More Details On Mental State Of Rite Aid Shooter Emerge

PERRYMAN, MD — The Perryman shooter was suffering from schizophrenia, according to new information coming out about Snochia Moseley. A motive for the deadly workplace shooting remains unclear.... Read more

2 Maryland Pizzerias Among 101 Best Pizza Joints In US In 2018

The Daily Meal found that bacon-and-clam pizza in Baltimore City and roasted potatoes-and-onion pizza in Montgomery County were among the best in the country....Read more

Hearse Driver Dies In Crash In PG County: Police

CAMP SPRINGS, MD -- The driver of a hearse has died after losing control of the vehicle and crashing into a pole Wednesday morning, police say. The hearse was not carrying a casket when it crashed... Read more

Body In Port Deposit Was Kidnapping Victim: FBI

PORT DEPOSIT, MD — The 29-year-old business owner abducted in Philadelphia was reportedly found in Cecil County...Read more

Sex Allegations At Glenelg Country School Reported

ELLICOTT CITY, MD — An administrator accused of sexual misconduct with a former student at Glenelg Country School has reportedly resigned... Read more

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Still of Michael Darby and Ashley Darby of the "Real Housewives of Potomac" from Access/YouTube.