Brenda Wintrode,Pamela

Brenda Wintrode is a journalist who covers state government, agencies and politics. She previously wrote an award-winning series of long-form investigations for Wisconsin Watch. During this time, she examined wrongful child abuse allegations leveled by a nationally-recognized child abuse expert that were later rejected by juries, court officials, law enforcement and other doctors. Wintrode's work was cited in a class-action lawsuit against the doctor. One story featuring a man convicted of killing a child in his care prompted a federal public defender to investigate his chances for an appeal. After deciding to switch careers, she pursued a graduate degree from the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism where she was named outstanding master's student of the December 2020 cohort. As a reporter at The Baltimore Banner, Wintrode focuses on state government and political topics.

Biography:  https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/author/brenda-wintrode/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Approximately 100,000 living individuals will have their low-level marijuana possession charges forgiven.
  • Gov. Wes Moore plans to sign an executive order during a State House ceremony.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Maryland Governor to Issue Mass Pardon for Over 175,000 Marijuana Convictions: Historical Wrongs Righted and Inclusive Economic Growth

Maryland Governor to Issue Mass Pardon for Over 175,000 Marijuana Convictions: Historical Wrongs Righted and Inclusive Economic Growth

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Maryland Governor Wes Moore will issue a mass pardon on June 19, 2024, for over 175,000 marijuana convictions, focusing on low-level possession and paraphernalia charges for approximately 100,00 living individuals. This move aims to right historical wrongs and remove barriers in communities of color disproportionately impacted by marijuana-related arrests. The pardons will not release anyone from prison but will remove criminal records associated with these convictions, promoting inclusive economic growth and opportunities in education, housing, and public benefits.