Equal Justice Now, in partnership with attorney Ben Crump, hosted a panel discussion at Bowie State University to discuss legal, social and civil rights issues, including bail reform and police responses to mental health crises.
Tag: Malcolm P. Ruff
State and local lawmakers comment on Mayor Scott’s 2026 legislative prioritiesÂ
State and local lawmakers weighed in on Mayor Scott’s 2026 legislative agenda, supporting public safety, housing and infrastructure measures while adding their own priorities, including utility relief and youth programs.
Del. Malcolm Ruff, activist Crystal Jackson Parker announce 2026 bids for Maryland General Assembly seats
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer tmcqueen@afro.com State Del. Malcolm P. Ruff (D-District 41) officially announced Aug. 21 that he will run for a seat in the Maryland General Assembly in the 2026 election. Ruff is running for a Senate seat in District 41, which is located entirely in Baltimore City at its northwest corner, […]
Baltimore woman sues Jason Billingsley and his former employers for violent attackÂ
April Hurley is suing Eden’s Homes, Property Pals and Jason Billingsley for compensatory damages after he allegedly sliced her throat, tortured her and sexually assaulted her before setting her and her guest on fire in her Upton home on Sep. 19.

