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Articles by Matt Delaney

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks at an event at the National Governors Association Winter Meeting, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert) ** FILE **

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs law to charge fewer juveniles as adults

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed into law the Youth Charging Reform Act, which ends the automatic charging of minors as adults for certain gun and assault offenses, even as state prosecutors said keeping those youths in adult court can address their criminal behavior.

May 27, 2026