MigraineMan
Defenestration Specialist
Governor Hogan wrote a letter to AG Frosh directing him to:
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... independently investigate and prosecute criminal suits alleging violations of State criminal laws that relate to any of the following offenses in which any element of the crime occurs within Baltimore City: crimes of violence; crimes related to firearms; and organized crime.
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Not surprisingly, Baron von Frosh sees this as an opportunity to expand his empire.In an interview, Frosh said he first learned about Hogan's directive not from the governor but through media reports. Nevertheless, he said his office stands ready to help.
However, he said the sort of work Hogan wants his office to do is outside the typical purview of the attorney general.
"We're happy to help. We'll work with the state's attorney. We'll work with the governor. We're going to need a lot more people based on what I can tell from his letter... but we're available to help," Frosh said. "It depends on how many cases they want us to handle."
He said he'd like to meet with Hogan to get a better sense of what he wants and convey his need for additional prosecutors and investigators.