'Just Do It' MD Father Tells Suicidal Son: Police | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Maryland on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Released From Hospital, 'Doing Well'

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is back home and 'doing well' after being released from the hospital Sunday afternoon, according to the court. The 86-year-old was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital Friday night after experiencing fever and chills.

Father Gives Suicidal Son A Gun, Says 'Just Do It': Police

An Anne Arundel County 14-year-old did the right thing by telling his parents he was having suicidal thoughts. But his dad's reaction has landed the man in jail. When the teen sought help from his parents, his father, Anthony Lewis of Odenton, reportedly shoved a shotgun in his son's hands, forced his finger on the trigger and told the boy to "Do it, just do it," authorities say.

Baltimore Woman Turns 110 Years Old This Week

It's a special birthday celebration for a Baltimore resident who is about to mark a major milestone. Bessie Elizabeth Harding turns 110 years old this week.

'Serial' Star Adnan Syed Has Case Rejected By US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear the case of a Baltimore County man serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend when they were students at Woodlawn High School in 1999. Adnan Syed, whose murder trial was publicized through the podcast "Serial," had petitioned the court to overturn a ruling in March by the Maryland Court of Appeals.

Pilot In Plane Crash 'Nowhere To Be Found': Report

The pilot of a plane owned by someone from Bel Air is "nowhere to be found" after the plane crashed in a Pennsylvania farm field last week, according to a report. The crash occurred about 25 miles north of Bel Air.

After 36 Years Behind Bars, Men Likely Cleared In Teen's Death

Three Maryland men who were arrested as teenagers and convicted of the 1983 shooting death of 14-year-old DeWitt Duckett are expected to be exonerated after serving 36 years in prison.

• 3 Serving Life Due To Juvenile Crimes To Be Paroled By Governor

Where To Find Extra Police Patrols On MD Roads Thanksgiving 2019

When you travel state roads over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, be aware of your driving skills: Maryland State Police will be out in force on highways. Several counties have special enforcement methods planned, including Harford, where there will be a sobriety checkpoint.

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