After losing her son to Baltimore gun violence in 2017, Maryland House Del. Chanel Branch experienced some closure when police announced two arrests in the case. But then more questions troubled her: Who were these young men, and why did they turn to violence?
Baltimore officials and politicians are considering setting up what's known as a gun court in the city to expedite prosecution of minor gun-related charges in an effort to divert those charged into programs that offer resources and support services instead incarcerating them, much like drug court.
Baltimore officials and politicians are considering setting up what's known as a gun court in the city to expedite prosecution of minor gun-related charges in an effort to divert those charged into programs that offer resources and support services instead incarcerating them, much like drug court.