'Not A Topless Beach,' OC Says: Patch PM

Share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches on Friday, June 9, include a beach debate about toplessness, John Doe hit by MARC, "Serial" star Adnan Syed's murder appeal and weekend happenings.

A memo to the Ocean City Beach Patrol prompted a misunderstanding about whether the beach would permit topless women this summer. The memo, which discouraged beach patrol members from enforcing dress code, was only intended for the patrol; police will handle nudity complaints: Topless Sunbathing At Ocean City Beach Sparks Battle.

After the podcast "Serial" cast doubt on the guilt of Adnan Syed — convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend when they were students at Woodlawn High School — a judge ordered a new trial; and the state challenged it. Syed's attorney questioned the constitutionality of his conviction before the Maryland Court of Special Appeals: 'Serial' Appeal: Attorney For Podcast Star Argues For New Trial.

• Child Sex Abuse Charges Filed Against Church Volunteer From Edgewater
• Man Killed By MARC Train, Identity Sought: Howard County Police
• Whiskey Festival, Paul Simon, Capital Pride, Pirate Fest: Maryland Weekend
• Shooting Closes West Street In Annapolis

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