Baltimore's newly elected top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby, has dropped all charges against Keith Davis Jr., a Black man who had been tried four times for the same murder. The case had raised questions about police and prosecutorial conduct, and Davis had maintained his innocence throughout the four trials. Upon his release, Davis was greeted by supporters and interviewed at a gathering.
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Robert Hur, a former US attorney in Maryland, has been appointed by the Justice Department to investigate the classified documents found at President Joe Biden's home and former private office. The House Judiciary Committee has also opened an investigation, sending a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding all documents and communications related to the discovery. Hur has a long and distinguished career as a prosecutor, having played a key role in a number of high-profile cases.