OFFICERS WILL HAVE ALL THE TOOLS IN THEIR TOOLBOX TO DO THEIR JOB. The defense attorney won about 41% of votes counted Tuesday, leading incumbent Marilyn Mosby and challenger Thiru Vignarajah. But if the Mosby camp was looking for the numbers to improve for their candidate, it wasnt happening. But a different race may be shaping up, according to a poll released to The Brew. All Rights Reserved. He told reporters Thursday that the ballot-counting process was similar to waiting for a jury to deliberate. Seeking a third term, Mosby announced her candidacy despite a looming federal indictment, with a trial now set for September or two months after the July 19 Democratic Party primary. (Fern Shen), A clash of political generations undergirds this years sheriffs race, Lively line-up competing in open Baltimore Circuit Court Clerks race, Fireworks in the 41st over a delegates abortion votes and a councilmans political slate. Gray was an Black man who died in police custody. Market data provided by Factset. Her decision to charge the officers thrust Mosby into the spotlight, and she positioned herself in the years following as a leading figure in progressive criminal justice reforms. "We talked to the voters. The city has suffered more than 300 killings for each year of Mosbys tenure. At 11:16 p.m., with 293 out of 296 precincts reporting, Bates received 107,349 votes (98.12%), according to unofficial election results from the Maryland State Board of Elections. The position pays about $248,000 annually. (Kevin Richardson / Baltimore Sun). McNair recently retired from Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center and said he voted for Vignarajah over incumbent Mosby. Vignarajah campaign's poll shows Baltimore state's attorney race tightening It's the same candidate lineup as in 2018. Mosbys popularity has also flagged as she faced widespread criticism for her handling of violent crime in the city and her management of the states attorneys office. BALTIMORE PROSECUTOR MARILYN MOSBY FACES STAFFING CRISIS AMID CRIMINAL CHARGES AND UPHILL REELECTION BATTLE, Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby addresses the media outside her office on a day after her indictment on federal perjury charges. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Leonard spoke to his supporters Friday afternoon, saying he's pleased to have been in such a competitive race. My condolences really go out to him, Brown said. By: Madeleine O'Neill Holding a stronger but still tentative lead for Clerk of the Circuit Court was 25-year-old Xavier A. Conaway, scion of a venerablepolitical family. Legal Statement. As of 4:10 p.m. Friday, the Baltimore County Board of Elections reported Shellenberger had 44,962 votes and Leonard had 42,847 votes. About the State's Attorney. A states attorney must be licensed to practice law. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Mosby has the edge as the incumbent with a familiar name to voters but her recent legal . Im going to fight the same way I fought to get into this position until every single vote is counted, she told the crowd. As states attorney, Bates has vowed to hold violent, repeat offenders accountable. March 1, 2023. When first elected, Mosby was part of a new wave of progressive prosecutors who sought to address the systemic racial inequities in Americas criminal justice system. All rights reserved. The City has 199 murder investigations this year. STATE'S ATTORNEYS Elected by Voters to 4-year terms (Constitution of 1851, Art. Subscribers to Maryland Family Law Update can access the digital edition archive. On the Republican side, you will find Frank . Vignarajah favors a law-and-order approach and is announcing his specific policy prescriptions, starting with carjackings and continuing with open-air drug markets, violent criminals, public corruption and other issues. Hes represented high-profile clients including Alicia White, one of six Baltimore Police officers whom Mosby charged in connection to the arrest and death of Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man who suffered a spinal injury in the back of a patrol wagon and later died on April 19, 2015. In a simulated race without Bates, Mosby picked up only 2% of the vote, while Vignarajah gained 8 points, moving to the lead. Bates said repeatedly on the campaign trail he was running in part to make the city safer for his 6-year-old daughter. First published on July 19, 2022 / 10:58 PM. "Four years ago, I was a complete rookie with no name recognition, that nobody had ever heard of before," he said. Above: Thiru Vignarajah files his candidacy at the city elections board last month. At left, J. Wyndal Gordon and Warren Brown. Shes scheduled for trial in September. In 2020, she announced that her office will no longer prosecute low-level offenses such as prostitution, drug possession, public urination and traffic infractions. Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Roya Hanna (Unaffiliated) Democratic primary election Democratic primary for Baltimore State's Attorney Nearly one in four white voters said they were undecided. Washington said shes passionate about young people who grow up in Baltimore and would like to see more solutions to homelessness, vacant housing, gun violence and drug abuse. Politics by Mark Reutter 7:04 pm Jul 12, 2022 52 Marilyn Mosby's challengers bank on advertising to turn the tide in state's attorney's race The incumbent is counting more on messaging than money to overcome the hurdles she faces after four years of harsh headlines and surging homicides Shown above are last nights results, with 57 of 58 precincts reporting. Vignarajahs campaign faced a late challenge when allegations surfaced that he wasabusive toward subordinates at previous positions, including at the Baltimore States Attorneys Office and the Maryland Attorney Generals Office. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Offers may be subject to change without notice. The poll, conducted on April 12-14, found that Mosby had a number of vulnerabilities, most notably an underwater favorability rating (44% unfavorable versus 38% favorable) and a definite voter ceiling. Voters approve legalizing cannabis possession, preventing the citys underground conduits from being privatized and choose Esposito and Kenyatta-Bey for school board. Shes accused of a sequence of dishonest financial moves that enabled her to buy two vacation homes in Florida worth more than $1 million combined. A federal judge found no merit in her claims of a vindictive prosecution and ordered her to trial. Defense attorney and Bates supporter Latoya Francis-Williams said Bates considerable legal experience will help him hire talented lawyers. He also thanked Mosby for her service, saying that her legacy will not be defined by her critics, but as what she achieved as states attorney. >> I BELIEVE HE WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF HOMICIDES AND SAVE THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. New poll shows tight race for Baltimore City state's attorney Tim Swift 4/19/2022. Prosecutors failed to secure a conviction in four cases that went to trial, and Mosby later decided to drop the charges against the remaining police officers, which included White. Bates won more than 3,700 votes, topping Mosbys 2,100 votes. Before heading home early, Bates said a win would only be their start to addressing the change that Baltimore needs. Prosecutors also alleged that Mosby lied on two mortgage applications, failing to disclose that she had unpaid federal taxes from previous years in addition to the IRS placing a $45,022 lien against all property that Mosby and her husband owned. Mosby unseated Bernstein by promising to bring down murders in Baltimore, only to see the citys homicide rate skyrocket during her tenure. Also running was Shanai Dunmore. Maryland State Attorney Marilyn Mosby speaks during a news conference in Baltimore in December 2019. Baltimore Sun/TNS Candidates for Baltimore City State s Attorney: Thiru Vignarajah, Ivan Bates and Marilyn Mosby Although most precincts have reported, there are at least 20,000 mail-in. They cannot be opened until Thursday. He tweeted a message to his supporters Friday afternoon, saying, in part: "With all votes counted, we have received just under 43,000 votes -- just under 50% of all votes cast. Vignarajah, 45, lives in Federal Hill and served as a city, state and federal prosecutor. Candidate Logan Endow, who received the backing of Senator Mary Washington and former City Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, was trailing. DAVID: THE VERDICT IS IN WHERE SCOTT SCHELLENBERG IS THE WINNER BY MORE THAN 2100 VOTES. He had a long list of thank-yous, but at the top was his 6-year-old daughter whom he hopes understands when shes older the sacrifices he made during the campaign. (Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP, File). The Associated Press contributed to this report. She assembled a unit to review cases of men who have been wrongfully convicted and set them free. Mosby allegedly requested two one-time withdrawals of $40,000 and $50,000 out of her city retirement account, which resulted in deposits of $36,000 and $45,000 into her bank accounts. Scott Shellenberger won the Baltimore County States Attorney's race according to Baltimore Co Bd of Elections. BALTIMORE Incumbent Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby has dropped into third in voting results, according to the Maryland Board of Elections. This year, she has the cloud of a federal case hanging over her. Vignarajah is campaigning on a platform pledge to reduce Baltimore's homicide rate. Only hundreds of votes separate candidates in Baltimore County state's attorney Democratic primary, Maryland election results: 2022 primary election, Get the WBAL-TV app; Sign up for email alerts. He has said he believes in collaborative working relationships and plans to visit a senior center and attend a police roll call when hes sworn in. She addressed the crowd for about 10 minutes. Incumbent Marilyn Mosby (D) defeated two challengers to earn the Democratic nomination for Baltimore state's attorney. (YouTube). Bates (Democratic Party) ran for election for Baltimore State's Attorney in Maryland.Bates won in the general election on November 8, 2022. The early tally did not bode well for Mosby, who needs a significant number of mail-in ballots to make up for Election Days results. This content is imported from Twitter. If Bates wins, he will face off against Roya Hanna, a former Baltimore assistant states attorney who dropped out of the Democratic race to run as an independent in Novembers general election. Former federal and state prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah was in third place with 12,662 votes (27%). He tweeted a message to his supporters Friday afternoon, saying, in part: "With all votes counted, we have received just under 43,000 votes -- just under 50% of all votes cast.". While mounting a highly public legal defense against perjury and mortgage fraud charges, she managed an office battered by prosecutor attrition and launched a late campaign against opponents who raised more money than she did. In the case of a vacancy, judges appoint a successor. "My record speaks for itself," she said. The Associated Press called the race Friday evening in favor of Bates. Baltimore Sun librarian Paul McCardell contributed research to this article. ON HIS FIRST DAY, HE PLANS TO ATTEND THE POLICE MIDNIGHT ROLL CALL. Nearly 44,000 ballots were mailed to city Democrats, and they remain to be counted this week. I will work harder than I ever had so that we can have a safer city. Bates expressed optimism about his chances of unseating the controversial two-term states attorney. Incumbent Scott Shellenberger won the primary, beating out challenger Robbie Leonard, according to the Baltimore County Board of Elections. Defense attorney Ivan Bates had a solid lead early in the evening and held it steadily as more precinct results rolled in. Marilyn Mosby, with her daughters and husband Nick Mosby, at Melbas Place. Published on: July 20, 2022 12:26 AM EDT|Updated on: July 20, 2022 1:02 AM EDT. Remember Mrs. Mosby is the incumbent states attorney and is an actual champion, has won time after time after time, so well see what happens. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Were just waiting for more returns to come in, her campaign stalwart, Devon Brown, told the television crews worried theyd miss their deadline. The committees have a lot of power because they are able to recommend names to the governor to fill vacancies. "It's going to take her having a very good ground game and being able to capture those mail-in ballots, which are really the types of ballots that you get by calling people over and over again and asking them to return it," Hartley said. Its not just about my daughter now, its about all the children in the city.. Mosby won by a wide margin four years ago, collecting just below 50% of the vote. Reporters Jessica Calefati, Hallie Miller and Dylan Segelbaum contributed to this story. in 2006 and served as managing partner. Elections officials wont begin counting mail-in ballots until Thursday. BALTIMORE COUNTY, MARYLAND STATE'S ATTORNEYS. I dont want to hear no drama about anyones life, she said, referring to Mosby. (Ulysses Muoz/The Baltimore Banner). There have been more than 300 homicides every year Mosby has been in office, with the city on pace to mark that morbid milestone for the eighth year in a row. Bates, 53, lives in Locust Point and worked as a city prosecutor before opening the defense firm Bates and Garcia, LLC. Paul Gessler is a general assignment reporter at WJZ with a decade of experience reporting in Baltimore. Ivan Bates has decisive lead over Marilyn Mosby in Baltimore state's attorney race In other local results, Sam Cogen is neck-and-neck with incumbent sheriff John Anderson, and Xavier Conaway leads as Clerk of the Circuit Court Above: Marilyn Mosby, with her daughters and husband Nick Mosby, at Melba's Place. In 2018, for example, the statewide return rate on mail-in ballots was about 70%, but in 2020, it was nearly 90% as more voters chose not to cast ballots in person due to COVID-19. Hanna dropped out of the Democratic primary to run as an independent in November. Vignarajah touted the support of several former city police commissioners and outgoing Republican Gov. Her order . Email Address mail@stattorney.org. Please enter valid email address to continue. Baltimore States Attorney Marilyn Mosby speaks before supporters and campaign workers at Melbas Place on primary election night in Baltimore. (Fern Shen). Its hard to know what our new normal is, said Nikki Charlson, deputy state elections administrator. Mosby's attorney, A. Scott Bolden, initially told FOX 45 in a statement that his client did nothing wrong. Lately, she has said she cant be judged by violence on the streets, only her offices performance in the courtroom after a crime is committed. He promises to achieve that goal quickly. DAVID: HE IS DONATING THE BALANCE OF HIS FUNDS TO THE DANIEL CARR FOUNDATION, A NONPROFIT SUPPORTING THOSE STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE. Where the counting stood after the guests began to leave Melbas Place was a bleak place for Mosby: With 96% of precincts reporting, Bates led with 19,487 votes (41%), Mosby was second with 15,389 (32%). (Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP, File). "It required smart strategies, common sense policing and prosecution strategies.". IVAN BATES FACES NO OPPOSITION AFTER INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE ROYA HANNAHS SUSPENDED HER CAMPAIGN. We need to rebuild Baltimore period, she said. Its not entirely clear what happens if Mosby wins re-election only to be convicted. Vignarajah believes that he is in a different place than he was in previous races and that more people recognize his name. (AP/Julio Cortez). Mosbys last four years have been shadowed by controversies. The 41st District Baltimore Democratic Central Committee slate formed by Senator Jill Carter. Mosby, 42, of Reservoir Hill, makes about $248,000 a year. In Harford and Carroll counties, states attorney candidates have sought to compare their rivals to Mosby as a way to put off voters. Though Mosby faces criminal charges, she had the advantage of being an incumbent elected prosecutor, who rarely face opposition and rarely lose when they do, said Roger Hartley, dean of the University of Baltimores College of Public Affairs. The Associated Press called the race in favor of Ivan Bates, a defense attorney, on Friday night. Diversity on display in Ocean County's commissioner race. Although most precincts have reported, there are at least 20,000 mail-in ballots to be counted in the race between incumbent Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, Bates and former. meet ivan j, bates. BALTIMORE Three candidates are vying for the job of Baltimore's top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby who hopes to keep her job as Baltimore city state's attorney, along with challengers Ivan Bates, and Thiru Vignarajah. Surrounded by family and supporters, Baltimore City States Attorney Marilyn Mosby takes the stage to address the crowd at Melbas Place shortly before midnight the day of Maryland primary election. Hes stated that he would repeal his predecessors policy of not prosecuting certain low-level, nonviolent offenses, including drug possession, prostitution and trespassing. Offers may be subject to change without notice. A clip showing Vice President Kamala Harris praising former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby as doing the "right thing" has resurfaced as Mosby faces criminal charges. A tight race in the Baltimore County state's attorney Democratic primary is now over. "We came up short of victory, but we started a real conversation for change, and the voters of Baltimore County deserve that change," Leonard said. Mosby has spent her campaign touting her record of freeing those falsely accused and how her office is no longer prosecuting certain low-level, nonviolent offenses. It didn't require mass incarceration or zero tolerance," he said. He added: While I know finishing second and falling just short of our goal is of little comfort to our supporters, please know we will keep fighting for Baltimore until the promise of a safer and more just city becomes reality.. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. On Election Day, Bates held a gathering at the Sky Lounge at Silo Point in Locust Point. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The party started at 8. Adam Sabes is a writer for Fox News Digital. Lively line-up competing in open Baltimore Circuit Court Clerks race (7/13/22). Thats made her a bogeyman in conservative politics. Bates took 28% and Vignarajah 22.5%. In his second bid to become states attorney, Bates moves on to face defense attorney and former prosecutor Roya Hanna in the general election. Similarly, a conviction could open the door for bar counsel of the Attorney Grievance Commission to try and strip her of her law license. "I'm going to fight the same way I fought to get into this position until every single vote is counted," Mosby told supporters Tuesday night. In other local results, Sam Cogen is neck-and-neck with incumbent sheriff John Anderson, and Xavier Conaway leads as Clerk of the Circuit Court, Above: Marilyn Mosby, with her daughters and husband Nick Mosby, at Melbas Place. Court documents state that Mosby allegedly lied when citing coronavirus hardship as a reason to make withdrawals from her city retirement account and allegedly certified that she met at least one qualification for distribution under the CARES Act and "affirm[ed] under penalties for perjury the statements and acknowledgments made in this request.". But at least at this early stage, Mosby appears to have lost votes, while Vignarajah, who ran for mayor in 2020 and is a fixture on Fox45 and other news programs, has apparently gained followers. "We have to continue to change lives and make America live up to its ideals of justice and equality for everybody. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. As of Friday evening, Vignarajah has 20,349 votes, while Mosby has 19,391. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bates made plenty of promises on the campaign trail, though he stayed away from the ambitious timelines Vignarajah tied to his pledges. As The Brew reported, tensions flared between the districts Black and Jewish communities as a result of competing 41st District Democratic Central Committee slates one an all-white Orthodox Jewish slate led by Councilman Yitzy Schleifer and the other a more diverse slate, led by Senator Jill Carter. Keep up to date with Maryland politics, elections and important decisions made by federal, state and local government officials. Legal Statement. On Tuesday, Bates, 54, of Locust Point, was elected as the next Baltimore states attorney. July 21, 2022. Defense attorney Ivan Bates has won the Democratic primary for Baltimores top prosecutor, defeating incumbent States Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who will leave the office after two terms. (The Baltimore Sun via AP). It is difficult to predict how many ballots are likely to return in the coming days, given the changes in voting patterns that took place during the pandemic. (Fern Shen). By signing up for alerts, I agree to The Baltimore Banner's Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy and to receive news alerts and other communications from The Baltimore Banner. Ivan Bates, the Democratic nominee for Baltimore state's attorney, shares a laugh with members of his team outside the William Pace Elementary voting location. As Maryland grapples with persistently high crime - 342 murders in 2017, 318 in 2016, and 342 in 2015 - the race for Baltimore City State's Attorney pits three candidates who must try to curb the city's violence while navigating a difficult relationship between police and the residents of Baltimore. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Bates' lead is now 10 points over incumbent Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby, with Mosby losing ground to both Bates and former prosecutor Thiru Vignarajah. TOWSON -- Ballots are still being counted across Baltimore County, but the Democratic primary for Baltimore County state's attorney is closer than many people expected. (YouTube) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Email this article The defense attorney won about 41% of votes counted Tuesday, leading incumbent Marilyn Mosby and challenger Thiru Vignarajah. Im voting to try to keep her in.. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policies | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Ad Choices. On Thursday, her motion to dismiss charges of perjury and lying on mortgage applications was denied by U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, who also ruled that Mosbys very public campaign to discredit lead prosecutor Leo Wise for alleged racial animus was without merit. Among the other citywide races, some were extremely tight as of Wednesday morning: Sam Cogen, the challenger who took on eight-term incumbent Sheriff John W. Anderson, was leading by a slim margin. The Brew asked the Bates and Mosby campaigns to respond to the GQR poll and invited them to release their own polling data about how the race is shaping up. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Clarence McNair, 65, pumped his fist in the air and cheered after voting at the Enoch Pratt Free Librarys branch in Mount Vernon his worn, marked up sample ballot in one hand and his I voted sticker in the other. Shellenberger has a 16-year track record of being a "law-and-order prosecutor" and received the endorsement of the Baltimore County police union. Bates' current term ends on January 4, 2027. Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. He expects persistent violence hurt Mosbys chances. If you stop, as she did, to challenge some of the underpinnings of the law enforcement and criminal justice system, you become a pariah, you become persona non grata, anathema to the establishment, Brown said in an interview. The counting of those ballots continued into this week. Whether you're going to continue to move forward or move backwards.". [APPLAUSE] IT IS NOW A DONE DEAL IN THE RACE FOR BALTIMORE CITY STATES ATTORNEY. Mosby needs about half of the mail-in ballots to go her way in order to secure a victory, a prospect that began to look less likely as Thursdays canvass got underway. Mosby concludes remarks saying she'll fight until all the votes are counted and wants supporters to have fun tonight. He served from 1986-1988 in the U.S. Army. All Rights Reserved. Candidate for Baltimore City States Attorney Ivan Bates shares a laugh with members of his team outside the William Pace Elementary voting location on Tuesday. Marilyn Mosby's trial is now slated for Nov. 2 in Baltimore, with jury selection starting Oct. 31, according to an order issued Monday by U.S. District Court Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby. . BALTIMORE -- In the rematch for Baltimore City State's Attorney, Ivan Bates, a former prosecutor and defense attorney, holds a 9-point advantage over incumbent Marilyn Mosby and former. But a different race may be shaping up, according to a poll released to The Brew. "Marilyn Mosby is innocent, has been innocent, and we look forward to defending her in the court of law, and presenting evidence of her innocence to a jury of her peers. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. In Northwest Baltimores 41st District, the three incumbents were leading including Delegate Dalya Attar, whose voting record on reproductive rights legislation came under scrutiny late in the race. Updated on: July 20, 2022 / 10:10 AM She has pleaded not guilty to those federal charges. Tagged with: Elections ivan bates marilyn j. mosby mosby indictment Thiru Vignarajah. Learn more about supporting local journalism. Speaking to supporters at Melbas Place in Waverly shortly after 11:30 p.m., Mosby thanked her family, employees and members of the campaign. Phone Number 443-984-6000. Challenger Bates leads Mosby in Baltimore City state's attorney race. TOMS RIVER, NJ - Ocean County, once one of the least-diverse counties in the state, is now embroiled in an election for county commissioner with three very diverse candidates vying for office. DAVID: IN THE CITY RACE FOR SHERIFF, SAM COGAN HAS A SLIGHT LEAD OVER INCUMBENT JOHN ANDERSON. She faces allegations that she falsely claimed pandemic-related financial hardships in order to withdraw money from her city retirement account and failed to disclose an IRS lien when she applied for mortgages on two Florida vacation homes. As of July 18, state elections officials reported receiving 213,019 mail-in ballots, including 21,813 from Baltimore City. BALTIMORE Incumbent Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby has dropped into third in voting results, according to the Maryland Board of Elections. Mosby says that her office has over a 90% conviction rate (a figure that does not count the large number of dismissed criminal cases). Delegate Regina Boyce and attorney Elizabeth Embry, who ran on a ticket together, were the top two vote getters, with 32% and 28% of the vote, respectively. BALTIMORE -- After days of ballot counting, Ivan Bates is the projected winner of the 2022 Democratic primary for Baltimore City state's attorney, according to the Associated Press.. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Bates was leading Mosby by more than 4,000 votes as of midnight, with 284 of 296 precincts reporting results. Candidate Xavier Conaway. A tight race in the Baltimore County state's attorney Democratic primary is now over. www.thebaltimorebanner.com 2023 The Baltimore Banner. A June 22, 2022 photo of Ivan Bates, who will be the next Baltimore state's attorney. Incumbent Democratic Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby reported $193,000 in campaign funds and Roya Hannah has $39,000. Federal prosecutors allege Mosby then used the money for down payments on two separate vacation homes in Florida. She directed her office to stop prosecuting people for possessing marijuana, and then for nonviolent crimes such as any drug possession, prostitution and trespassing. 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