Mom Assaults Student + Girl Scouts Robbed + Abortion Update: MD Top News

MARYLAND — A mother is accused of assault on a middle school student. Girl scouts were robbed while selling cookies. And Maryland could see a constitutional amendment on abortion.

Crime news covered a man who was sentenced for raping an 8-year-old and a former mayor who was denied bond on his child porn charges. Plus, a Maryland woman died after severe plane turbulence.

A butcher shop opened, while a vacant school awaits its next occupant.

Here are the biggest stories of the week:

Mom Assaults Middle Schooler, Claiming Girl Harassed Daughter: Police

A mom has been arrested after police say she confronted a 7th-grader at school about harassing her daughter and grabbed the girl's arm.

Girl Scout Robbery Suspect Cited For Additional Armed Robbery Charges

A man previously charged with stealing money from a Girl Scout troop has been linked to three armed robberies in Rockville, police say.

Abortion Amendment To State Constitution Clears Hurdle In House Of Delegates

The report indicates the bill "would enshrine the right to abortion in the Maryland Constitution."

Man Sentenced In Rape Of 8-Year-Old: Howard County Prosecutor

A Washington, D.C., man has been sentenced in the rape of an 8-year-old, according to the Howard County Office of the State's Attorney.

Bond Denied Over 56 Child Porn Charges Former Mayor Faces: Report

A judge has denied bond for the former College Park mayor who faces 56 charges related to possession and distribution of child porn.

MD Woman Killed On Flight Was A Former White House Official

Dana Hyde was a Georgetown-educated lawyer who most recently worked with the Aspen Institute, a humanitarian nonprofit.

Organic Butcher Of Bethesda Opens Store In Downtown

The Organic Butcher of Bethesda, a full-service butcher shop, opened for business on Thursday in downtown Bethesda.

Chevy Chase's Rollingwood Elementary: What Becomes Of A Closed School?

Chevy Chase residents are concerned about vandalism at the old Rollingwood Elementary School after a French international school moved out.

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Community

• Steps To Confront Rise In Antisemitism In MOCO Discussed At Forum
• 4-Day Work Week Bills Fail In Maryland Legislature Over Cost Worries
• Columbia Orchestra Music Director Steps Down After 24 Years

Crime

• Ex-MD Police Chief Guilty Of Attempted Murder, Arson: Report
• Sexual Assault Reports Increase At U.S. Military Academies
• 8 Businesses Fail Liquor Checks, 13 Eateries Pass In Annapolis: Police
• CFO Sentenced To Prison For $500K Purchases On Company Credit Cards

Fire

• Paramedic Charged With Misconduct, Video Released After Death In Anne Arundel
• Elkridge Man Killed, Fire Set In His Home By Baltimore Man: Police
• Firefighter Falls Through Garage Roof While Battling Blaze

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