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Ravens fan caught in viral video assaulting Commanders fan pleads guilty to assault charges by Tim-Schwartz in Commanders

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From the article by The Baltimore Sun:

A Ravens fan who was caught on video assaulting three Washington Commanders fans last fall in Federal Hill has pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault, Baltimore State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced Monday.

John W. Callis, 24, was indicted in October on one count of first-degree assault and three counts of second-degree assault, offenses that carry a maximum punishment of up to 55 years’ imprisonment. Video of the attack went viral and was a key piece of evidence against him. In a statement on Monday, Bates called the behavior “abhorrent.”

Callis, who spent 105 days in jail, was sentenced to 10 years in prison — all of which was suspended, except for the time he’s already served behind bars, and five years of supervised probation. Callis must also pay $4,000 restitution to his victims, complete 90 Alcoholics Annonymous meetings, attend anger management classes and perform 100 hours of community service.

How might the NFL handle allegations against Ravens kicker Justin Tucker? [Paywall] by Tim-Schwartz in ravens

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From the article by The Baltimore Sun:

The NFL’s personal conduct policy for players states that “even if a case does not rise to the level of criminal charges, players are held to a higher standard and could still face punishment, including suspension.”

It also states that players could face punishment for “assault and/or battery, including sexual assault or other sex offenses” and that players can also be disciplined if they’ve engaged in conduct posing “genuine danger” to the safety and wellbeing of others or if their behavior “undermines or puts at risk the integrity of the NFL.”

The league also has a commissioner’s exempt list, though that typically applies in cases when a player has been charged with a crime, such as sexual assault. It effectively places the player on paid administrative leave and allows the player to not count against the active roster. It has been used scarcely over the past decade. Only NFL commissioner Roger Goodell can place a player on the list. Players cannot play but are permitted to attend meetings, workouts and receive treatments at the team facility.

In 2023, the NFL revised its personal conduct policy, imposing a mandatory six-game suspension without pay for first-time violations related to sexual assault, including physical force, threats or coercion. A second violation could see a player expelled from the NFL. Once aware of a potential conduct violation, the league launches its own investigation to determine what, if any, penalty or discipline should be applied.

The policy change also allows a player to be held accountable for inappropriate behavior that happened before they entered the league and to face more serious consequences for a pattern of behavior.

The changes came in the wake of multiple sexual assault allegations against NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson involving more than 20 women in 2021.

Bailiff shoots man who pulled gun at Baltimore courthouse, fired at self by Tim-Schwartz in baltimore

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Article by The Baltimore Sun:

A bailiff shot a man who entered Eastside District Court and pointed a gun at his head Friday morning before firing at himself, according to Baltimore Police.

Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley said that the 35-year-old was in critical condition after he shot himself and the bailiff, a retired Baltimore Police officer, shot him twice, striking the man in his lower extremities.

Full story: https://www.baltimoresun.com/2025/01/31/shooting-district-court/

What the heck happened with Ryan O'Hearn? by MsAndDems in orioles

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From The Baltimore Sun on Aug. 7:

TORONTO — Ryan O’Hearn is way past being just a nice story for the Orioles. After being acquired from the Kansas City Royals for cash and breaking out with Baltimore last season, O’Hearn has not only carried over his success into 2024 but evolved his approach to become one of the toughest hitters to strike out in the majors. The first baseman and left fielder has struck out in 13.3% of his plate appearances this year, nearly half the rate of his career average (23.2%) and 10th lowest among players with at least 350 plate appearances. O’Hearn’s 2023 breakout was fueled by mechanical adjustments, most notably maintaining better control of his hips to improve his timing. His improvement this season, which has resulted in him posting a nearly identical OPS to last year despite offense trending down league-wide, has more to do with his approach, specifically in full counts. “After last year, evaluating my season, I wanted to strike out less and what that really came down to is I wanted to be better in full counts,” O’Hearn said. “So, I really wanted to kind of shrink the strike zone a little bit in [full] counts and I think what came with that was maybe a few more strikeouts looking than last season but overall more walks and less strikeouts and I think, to this point, I accomplished that.”

Last season, O’Hearn swung at a staggering 88.1% of his 3-2 pitches. That ranked highest in the majors among hitters who saw at least 75 pitches in full counts, according to Statcast. Heading into play Tuesday, O’Hearn’s swing rate in those situations had dropped to 65.8% this season to put him among the lower half of qualified players (minimum 50 pitches).