Attorney in Damascus case wants client charged as juvenile
David Felson, attorney for one of four 15-year-old Damascus high school students charged in an October reported rape case, is asking for his client to be tried in juvenile court. The four defendants were initially tried as juveniles but are now charged as adults. “He’s a 15-year-old, and it’s a matter of public record – has never been in any kind of trouble, has never been a disciplinary problem in any way, shape or form, and to be facing this type of circumstance is profound,” Felsen said of his client, Will Smith. [Fox 5]
Hogan advocates for accountability in education recommendations
Gov. Larry Hogan (R) sent a letter to members of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education requesting “strong academic and administrative accountability measures” as the panel prepares final recommendations for adjusting Maryland’s education policies. Known as the Kirwan Commission, the group has been meeting for the past two years to address issues including early childhood and career-focused education programs, teacher salaries and accountability measures. [Maryland Matters]
Montgomery Parks reopens all natural-surface trails
Trails were closed for the past two days due to heavy rainfall, which created unsafe conditions. Using the paths following harsh weather can also adversely affect the integrity of the trails. Montgomery Parks takes care of more than 170 miles of natural surface trails in the county. [Montgomery Parks]
Today’s weather
Temperatures will reach around 41 degrees on Thursday, with heavy cloud coverage early in the day giving way to sun in the afternoon. Wind gusts are expected to reach 20 mph but subside around 6 p.m.
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