The following letter was sent by Harford County State’s Attorney candidate Al Peisinger to opponent David Ryden. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication:
Mr. Ryden,
I am writing to demand an apology from you, and that you resign from your taxpayer funded position with the Harford County government, amid your libelous and slanderous behavior and abuse of public trust.
Your campaign propaganda promotes an outright lie – that I prosecuted police officers in the Freddy Gray case. You make that statement despite the fact that all dockets reflect the actual prosecutors’ names, not mine. You make that statement having investigated the matter with the officers themselves and having been told by them that I did not prosecute them. You are willing to disregard what you know is true in the name of personal gain. That is not prosecutorial integrity.
The disregard of truth has no place in the State’s Attorney’s office. Such behavior is an abuse of authority and a frighteningly dangerous characteristic of someone vying to be the top prosecuting attorney in Harford County. Your unethical behavior disqualifies you from holding a public servant position. The taxpayers of this County deserve better. They also deserve to know the truth. I demand that you produce the support and evidence for your allegations against me. Show them transcripts in which I participated in the case you highlight. Show them a docket entry. You can’t. Your accusations are completely false. The community should recognize that if you are willing to make false accusations in your campaign, you are just as likely to make false accusations in elected office.
Mr. Ryden, you are aware of the truth with regard to my work in Baltimore City. After years of working in the State’s Attorney’s office, prosecuting some of the worst criminals in Maryland, I was briefly assigned to the Police Integrity and Public Trust Unit and tasked with gathering facts about the Freddie Gray incident.
In my pursuit of justice, I objected to the indictments being filed against the officers, which led to my removal from the case before the City prosecuted the officers. To be very clear, I was not involved in the prosecution of the officers, and any claim to the contrary is a bold- faced lie.
Therefore, I call on you to immediately resign your position with the Harford County government. Withdraw your candidacy from the State’s Attorney’s race. Moreover, I demand an apology to me, my family, the entire County, and a full retraction of the lies themselves. Finally, I put you on notice that I am taking the steps necessary to request an investigation of your behavior by the Attorney Grievance Commission, am sending you a cease and desist letter, and am exploring legal action against you.
Mr. Ryden, if your behavior towards me is what you do, just to try to get into office, you are a danger to every innocent, law abiding citizen. Voters be warned. We need a trustworthy State’s Attorney for Harford County who has experience and integrity. I have both.
Al n
Why run from the prosecution of the police? Freddie Gray was killed by their actions.
Complain all you want. You stood with Mosby, unless of course the picture is lying too? You are the kind of person who will stand up at a press conference against cops you now claim you thought were being mistreated by the system! Hell that is worse than what Ryden has said about you! A true leader would have walked away from her maliciousness, but you stood at her side for what? Your paycheck? Well your paycheck cost you your integrity. Pass on Al, Voting Ryden!
So what you are saying is who gives a crap about what the your boss tells you to do. Just ignore her request and don’t show up. Is Dave Ryden ok if his staff does that of elected? I dont think so.
So go tell your boss to “Go to Hell” you’re wrong, you get fired, see who takes care of you and your family. Oh and by the way, the same boss tells you to jump off the bridge will you? Probably not, so when you’re fired, who’s gonna pay for you and your family. Oh and go crying to who, when you say the boss is wrong? Grow up, join the real world of Policing and Prosecuting. Al did the right thing, and Ryden is a snake in the grass. He would fire someone in a second if they didn’t obey him immediately. And one other thing, if Wonderboy is so great and fabulous and walks on water, why did he leave Salem Va. Better do some fact checking before you come on here and try to smear a man of integrity.
Call down to Salem and do some digging and you may be surprised what you find.
@True Blue. At this point, after everything I’ve seen from Ryden, absolutely nothing surprises me. I feel sick to my stomach every time I see him. And I’m truly worried about our great County if he gets into office. Every lawyer has narcissist traits, it’s what makes us good at our jobs, but lawyers like him are dangerous. We have to check that narcissism with the best interests of who you are protecting and what, by common sense is the right thing to do. Ryden is completely lacking that professional check on himself.
Narcissism is the ingrained belief in some people that they exist at the center of the universe and everything around exists to serve them. This is what makes you good a good lawyer????
True blue- my guess is you work for Sheriff Gahler. Next time one of your supervisors ask you to do something that you really don’t agree with just don’t do it. See where that gets you. You know how chain of command works. She asked him to be at a press conference and he was. If a police officer is asked to be somewhere they know they better be there. They don’t have to agree with what they are being asked to do but they better do it.
@Road Dog. Lawyers are no different when they work for the government.
@ Road Dog, with ya all the way brother, I will do what I’m told unless it’s totally obviously illegal like the 8 let downs from the city. He was told late in the evening the night before to be there first thing in the morning, not knowing what to expect. I agree with ya. Be there, don’t have to like it, be there. BTW see the video? you can tell just by the expressions on his face he didn’t want to be there or agree with what was going on. Al has my vote. Not the Snake.
BTW Road Dog, no I Don’t work here in Harford County. It’s in my teams region though, so here a lot.
You objected to the prosecution so much that you stood with Mosby just like all the other lackey attorneys she brought with her. We need someone who will walk away instead stand for something they say they didn’t support.
wrong he had a job and she was his superior.
Same defense that those that followed Hitler used. Less drastic but still applicable here. If he knew it was wrong, should have not been there regardless of job.
Who should be charged for the young man who died in Police custody? Are you suggesting nobody because they are Police Officers?
You are a bike cop in Baltimore City. You hear a radio call to assist in apprehending a fleeing suspect. You respond, assist in putting the suspect in the wagon and return to patrol. The next thing you know you are being indicted for crimes, serious crimes, you did not commit. Defenders of Mr. Peisinger stated he knew it was wrong and resigned. If he knew it was wrong why did he not do something? What did he do after leaving the city S/A office to report what appeared to be an abuse of power?
nobody…Gray killed himself with his own behavior…nobody murdered him. He was a drug dealer so yes he killed people indirectly and crushed the futures of thousands of young teens in Baltimore. When will criminals take responsibility?
Really Answer Please Says? The current SAO abuses their power day-in and day-out. Many people cop a plea just to get the hell out of there. Because the reality is you do not get a fair shake under the Heavy Handed Cassilly/Ryden team. What makes you believe they should not be charged? The medical examiner concluded it was a Homicide. When that occurred charges were brought. Why should this be different in the case of a Cop or a Civilian?
The group trying to make this dog hunt are going to fail. Unless their are more cops in Harford County than Citizens. Everyone supports cops as long as they are doing the right thing. When they decide to do otherwise then they should be held responsible. Bouncing people around in a Paddy Wagon was wrong. Plain and simple…… It was common practice until this young man lost his life.
@ Answer Please. Do tell…who do you think he should have reported her to and at what personal risk? The system had not yet completed it’s work and when it did, they were either hung without a retrial or acquitted of any wrongdoing. Lawyers were filing complaints against her and then there was the Federal lawsuit against her that found she was entitled (after an appeal) to prosecutorial immunity. All of that concluded what we already knew…she’s inept and, worst, crazy.
So, hypothetically, if Al had attempted to dissuade her from her overrated dreams of glory, a very reasonable conclusion would have been he would have been fired and lost his City pension which would have seriously impacted him for the rest of his life and impacted his family. Instead, he chose to make his concerns known and keep his head down until he could get the heck out of that nutty woman’s clutches. Any of us would have done the same.
Now, answer please…what would you have done?
Roger that, Candle, can’t agree with you anymore. Well done!
Yeah but how about the Snake Ryden who “Supports” both sides of the Judges Races? So we should vote and trust someone like Ryden who sends those “You really owe me’ emails, to deputies and other county officers. The Snake who openly goes to both Judges events proclaims his endorsement and how they’re the best. The Snake who makes more back room deals with Tobin and Cassilly, on who to be placed where then any of us can imagine? No wonder why some of the most talented and trustworthy ASAs left there, or on day one of retirement eligibility they put their papers in. No wonder so many others have left and have their own practice. Good for them, because you know what, if I was “Jammed up” not in the sense Ryden uses in that disgustingly questionable email, I would hire one of them in a heartbeat. Why, because they know how you work. And of course, Ryden and company will say those who left or were forced out didn’t conform or perform to standards. In real language, they didn’t play by your twisted rules. No thanks, I’ll vote for integrity, and that’s Al Peisinger.
Nice try Wayne
https://www.google.com/amp/www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/freddie-gray/bs-md-ci-freddie-gray-filings-20150729-story,amp.html
Carlos R. Taylor for States Attorney!
Harford County’s own Al Sharpton. Pass.
If Ryden wins then Republicans should migrate to Carlos Taylor! This republican intends to do just that! I will take every other republican I can grab with me.
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Mr. P the citizens of Harford County will not stand idly by while Ryden and his crew smear your campaign. Regardless of whether or not you had anything to do with charging those officers they needed to be charged. A citizen in the custody of Police got into a paddy wagon very much alive and got out of that wagon dead. No citizen should have to fear for their life when in custody of Police. Not in the United States. To try and tie this to you is plain wrong. The voters are smarter than this.
Mr. Ryden is a self promoting, arrogant, Narcissist who thinks he can do no wrong. Its time for real leadership in the SAO. Its time for the end of the Cassilly administration!
Voters don’t buy the load of crap Ryden is trying to sell. Your smarter than that!
Preach!!!
100 percent agree with Mr Peisinger… Ryden is a phony and a bad character. I have first hand proof from a circuit court juror trial rape case a few years ago…Ryden was inferior to the defendant attorney and ended up letting a rapist walk, on a hung jury 9-3.
BAMMMMM
If he’s willing to lie to win ….
That say enough for me
@Mike Humphreys. Was that the case he lost because he made comparisons between the facts of the case and an opera he had just seen in his closing arguments? Once overheard jurors taking a smoke break and commenting that they wanted to ask the judge for a new prosecutor because they couldn’t stand his arrogance. Lol!
What about his infamous Graber case…..”Speech in public is not public.” What a load of crap. He tried to take a traffic stop and turn it into a felony. In the course of doing this he makes National News with his nonsense. We want to whine about Cops being inconvenienced what about this Military Service Member that had to fight?
Arrogance! Pure and Simple!
Seems to me that if you were on the jury that hung on 9-3, that Ryden obviosly convinced 9 of you. So how come you couldnt convince the others to vote your way?Blaming Ryden is a cop out,Cant blame him for a hung jury, thats on you for failure to do your job .
hmmm…..That’s an interesting theory…..Failure to do your job? Isn’t it the Prosecutors job to convince 12 jurors? Or his he asking the jurors to do that for him?
False narrative Sir….
Remember OJ? Remember Kate Steinle?Jurors are sometimes not the brightest or have hidden agendas. Cant always blame the prosecutors.
Jurors have also been duped by prosecutors who are less than truthful. Happens all the time. I have always said take a plea rather than put your fate in the hands of 12 people who weren’t smart enough to find a way out of jury duty.
Jurors do some pretty stupid things sometimes. Like finding a defendant guilty of 1st degree attempted murder (where he shot up the victim’s car while she was driving it), but get hung on the related firearm charge because the gun was never recovered. Case gets retried with the same prosecutor, same defense attorney, same judge, same witnesses, and he’s found guilty on all counts.
It only takes 1 or 2 idiots to screw up a jury.
Likewise you can have jurors who get it completely wrong. Many years later the defendant is exonerated for whatever reason. Many cases of this as well.
Referring to a jury as idiots seems pretty harsh. Since they are idiots maybe we should just let the prosecutor pick jury members, or bet yet how about the SA make the decision of innocence or guilt. What could go wrong?
From an objective perspective lets think about this. The police arrest a citizen and place him/her in handcuffs and then they place said citizen into the back of a police van. This citizen is very much alive when placed in said van, but is very much dead when he/she is pulled from the van. Who exactly should be charged? Should the van be charged?
The police have a duty to not cause harm to an individual in custody. Unfortunately for them this incident turned very bad. Years of citizen accounts show the Baltimore City PD routinely plays these kinds of games. Should a citizen be in fear of their life when taken into custody? Perhaps in Russia, North Korea, or Syria, but not in the United States.
This dog doesn’t hunt folks. If it does then we should all be very afraid of any SAO that will protect police officers at any cost.
Someone Died….A Human Being…that is fact! Sorry that the 6 officers were inconvenienced, but lets keep the Dead in mind. His day was majorly inconvenient for him and his family.
There is no excuse for this kind of behavior by Police Officers. Period! I don’t care how bad this kid was or wasn’t.
To try and make this an issue about supporting cops is plain and simply wrong! Shame on anybody who goes there.From an objective perspective lets think about this. The police arrest a citizen and place him/her in handcuffs and then they place said citizen into the back of a police van. This citizen is very much alive when placed in said van, but is very much dead when he/she is pulled from the van. Who exactly should be charged? Should the van be charged?
The police have a duty to not cause harm to an individual in custody. Unfortunately for them this incident turned very bad. Years of citizen accounts show the Baltimore City PD routinely plays these kinds of games. Should a citizen be in fear of their life when taken into custody? Perhaps in Russia, North Korea, or Syria, but not in the United States.
This dog doesn’t hunt folks. If it does then we should all be very afraid of any SAO that will protect police officers at any cost.
Someone Died….A Human Being…that is fact! Sorry that the 6 officers were inconvenienced, but lets keep the Dead in mind. His day was majorly inconvenient for him and his family.
There is no excuse for this kind of behavior by Police Officers. Period! I don’t care how bad this kid was or wasn’t.
To try and make this an issue about supporting cops is plain and simply wrong! Shame on anybody who goes there.
Looking over your entire “objective” overview, not once do you suppose this citizen was the cause of the harm to himself. So much for being objective. A mass of investigative, politically motivated investigative efforts, coupled with facts presented before all a court of law returned several verdicts CLEARING the police of any wrongdoing, yet you, Mr. or Ms. Objectively Anonymous, say there is no excuse for this kind of behavior by Police Officers. I think you and Mr. Peisinger have the same concepts and they don’t fit into a just criminal justice system. You are about as objective as an executioner. I will be voting Dave Ryden, supported by the police, not targeting the police.
That its….he killed himself….thats how you justify it? The Police didn’t bounce him around the van as reported happens to many in Baltimore City. Its a grand conspiracy against the Baltimore City Police Department. I suppose you also believe the ones just charged by the Feds is the fault of the Baltimore SAO? Regardless charges were appropriate and any citizen would have had the same happen to them. Targeting the Police….Please….you must be smoking crack, or just dishonest…..The fact is this was common practice and unfortunately somebody died because of it.
Here are the events:
Commissioner Anthony W. Batts reported that, contrary to department policy, the officers did not secure him inside the van while driving to the police station; this policy had been put into effect six days prior to Gray’s arrest, following review of other transport-related injuries sustained during police custody in the city, and elsewhere in the country during the preceding years. The medical investigation found that Gray had sustained the injuries while in transport. The medical examiner’s office concluded that Gray’s death could not be ruled an accident, and was instead a homicide, because officers failed to follow safety procedures “through acts of omission.” On May 1, 2015, the Baltimore City State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby, announced her office had filed charges against six police officers after the medical examiner’s report ruled Gray’s death a homicide.
Besides which check and balance between the Harford County Sheriffs Office and the SAO is healthy for the citizens of Harford County….. If the FOP wants to turn this into something it is not then so be it. It goes to show all the endorsements like the DWI Delegate and the AR-15 Raffle Delegate endorsements that are very questionable. Based on email I saw today the relationship is far to cozy for comfort.
@5-0. So, according to Mr. Ryden’s latest email circulating on social media, a “just criminal justice” system is jamming Defendants irrespective of the facts in exchange for the political support of the police? Did you post your comments as payment for a 2am phone call or did you ask him to review a warrant on a Saturday? But I guess these things which he said are “objective.” Demanding a judge keep a Defendant who has a mental disorder or developmental disabilities in jail just to impress a cop aren’t objective decisions. That’s as subjective and narcissistic as it gets.
Everyone wants good relations between prosecutors and cops. No one wants another Baltimore City. But we have this thing called a Constitution and it protects all persons. Mr. Ryden and all Deputies took an oath to preserve and protect it. You violate that sacred document when you abuse it for self gain. Did you by chance talk to any BPD officers about Peisingers relationship with them? I did and they all relayed to me their support, even after the Gray nonsense. He was one if the only ones who helped them.
You can certainly support Dave. I’d rather support a mature man who doesn’t do things for quid pro quo and stomp his feet and whine when he isn’t given something on a golden plate by his predecessor.
Amen @ Bluecandlein21015 Al has the integrity and you’re probably right was the only one standing by those officers the best he could given the circumstances. Lets turn that Blue Candle into a Blue Flame Victory for Al this month!!
I second that Amen….time for Cassilly to go! Time for employees in the SAO to have a real leader they can depend on. Time for the rapid attrition of staff to end! Time for real leadership to deal with the Heroin Crisis. Its time for Justice to be Sought not criminal convictions.
Ryden is a slime ball. Send him packing! I will provide the truck!
Are you reading the same letter I did? Al was against charging the police. Is your vest or gunbelt too tight and you’re not getting enough oxygen to your brain, 5oh? Go tell your supervisor, LT, CPT, Major, Sheriff, Chief , or Commissioner or if you work here in the county go tell Ryden, Tobin or Cassilly they’re wrong and see how long before you’re suspended and before IA. God forbid you’re on probation as the door would whisk you in the butt out the door? Ask the former deputy who was involved in the incident in Jarrettsville about Ryden and company “supporting police??”
Please tell us more about Jarrettsville and what the SAO did.
http://www.daggerpress.com/2013/04/08/off-duty-deputy-fires-weapon-at-suspect-engages-in-chase/
Let’s just say the Sheriff’s Union endorsed the Democratic candidate that Fall, and not Cassilly.
@KM, Lets just say the Cassilly-Tobin-Ryden team were the ones prosecuting and going after the Deputy. The Sheriff whomever he was at the time, did not have the final say in filing the charges against the Deputy. Notwithstanding any party lines, (Sheriff) they went after a Deputy for doing his job, risking his life, acting off duty to keep people like you safe all the time. And Let’s just say, he didn’t “rough ride” anyone or commit any of the heinous crimes some of the police are committing today. Make no mistake on what I’m saying, nowhere is there any tolerance for corrupt or bad police, but to act the way this toward a Deputy trying to do the right thing during and after a life threatening moment? Get Real.
A Deputy, off duty, stopped a vehicle. As the Deputy was confronting the driver of the vehicle an altercation took place. The driver sped off. The Deputy initially said he was dragged and subsequently fired his weapon. A detailed and comprehensive investigation was completed to include witness’s who did not know the Deputy. Their accounts were not consistent with the Deputy. Furthermore, they all consistently reported that Deputy fired shots at the vehicle as it was a considerable distance down the road. At the time, the Deputy was not or should not have been in fear for life and under the circumstances should not have been using deadly force. Mr. Cassilly reviewed the case in it’s entirety and made a difficult decision to file a correct charge of reckless endangerment. It was the right decision. Mr. Cassilly took a lot of heat doing “the right thing”. To compare this incident to the Freddy Gray is like comparing grapes to a watermelon
Wait I am confused….is Wally admitting that Cassilly screwed up in Jarrestville? What this illustrates is exactly how others should not question the decisions made because you were not there.
We do know that a medical examiner determined Freddie Grays death as a Homocide. That is a fact. If Police Officers werent involved then t must have been the Van that killed Freddie Gray. Wait Police Officers were driving the van. I don’t see a way out on this one folks….unless their was a boogie man that did it.
Ryden trying to turn it into a false narrative is even worse. It simply shows what levels he will stoop to “Jam Up” people. Do Republicans want that is the only other question. Not this Republican.
Ryden has clear ethical problems and should not be put in a position of leadership. Regardless of his conviction record. His ethical issues call into question every case he has ever prosecuted.
Well your bias jumps out immediately within 10-11 words you post. ” Confronted” No bias there. I guess when you get stopped for a traffic violation or whatever you are ” confronted” by the officer. Were you there? Didn’t think so. Amazingly all the officers were cleared or the malicious prosecution dropped. Guess poor old Freddie was “confronted” as well when the officers initially made contact with him, oh wait he ran and fought them… enough said. Have to side with True Blue on this one.
Oh and what about the subsequent “real” after the driver fled once again, bailed out and fought with the Deputy? And what about the part the Deputy was injured? Witnesses and their accounts?We all know how reliable they are , especially ones with a grudge or “ax to grind” with the police from something.
You can’t have police officers shooting at people because they committed contempt of cop. At no time did the suspect commit an action which warrants a deadly force application by the Deputy based on all information Mr. Cassilly had received in the report. You can be anti-Ryden if you want but pick a
better scenario.
@Tough Call. Thanks for confirming what a significant number if us know or are realizing…the Sheriff’s Deputy Union is full of $&it. Sorry to say it, but my respect for it’s decisions just plummeted. Not to mention this newest strategy to publicly endorse candidates and then threaten anyone who disagrees with it’s endorsements.
* “real confrontation”
The Jarretsville example shows the fallacy of Rydens Baltimore 6 allegations. Jarretsville could be spun and inaccurately applied to say the SA doesn’t support police. In fact that very thing happened as the FOP supported the Democratic candidate.
So Ryden cut the bull shit. You wouldn’t want it done to you and neither does Al P.
Try actually discussing the issues. Give it a try it might be the right thing to do.
Unless of course you just want to Jam Up Al.
Donald, take your meds please. Now I’m Mr Ryden? Please seek help before you hurt yourself or others. But thank you, you’re really entertaining all of us here having fun together trying to figure out the next moronic statement from you. So thanks, a new drinking game for all us family and friends which you have neither . Keep up the good work, and don’t forget God Loves you, and don’t miss Church tomorrow. The Big Man needs someone to forgive, and you’re first in line. Good night Sweetie Pie !!
@ Fiveoh :Al was against charging the cops, and duh, Jarrettsville incident with Deputy a few years back, charged by Ryden and Cassilly and crew… yup support the police
First of all, he didn’t die while in the police wagon. He died in a hospital a week later. A separate arrestee in that wagon told the detectives when he was interviewed that he heard noises coming from the other person that sounded like he was trying to injure himself. Let’s talk facts or don’t comment at all. Ryden has no integrity. Do the research.
And while your at it Truthbomb, tell us why Wonderboy gets dressed up in a Tuxedo and his wife in a gown, attends the fundraisers and events for the Honorable Judges Ishak and Kries , gets photographed, sings their praises, endorses them, and then goes off and goes with his wife and kids to the less than integral Tobin fundraisers and proclaims she’s the best, and these “judges make mistakes?” Yup Ryden has integrity alright And I have yet to see one advertisement, campaign piece, video or anything that Al has made any derogatory comments about any of his opponents, other than to state he saw Ryden at the last fundraiser for the Judges like I said a few days after Tobins Pancake Breakfast. .
@True Blue. Oh, you don’t know? His two faced support for Tobin is because she agreed to withdraw her application in order to make sure Ryden got the State’s Attorney appointment after Joe’s “fake” retirement. Ishak and Kreis know who they are dealing with. It’s no secret to anyone. I just hope voters don’t fall for it.
@ Bluecandlein2015: Yup, no wonder she’s been passed over by both political sided Governors. She’s just as much in the game.. I love. “Fake Retirement” , couldn’t say it better myself
Candle, what 4 times now? I too hope the voters see the integrity of Judges Ishak and Kries as well.
@True Blue. Great minds think alike! 😉
Yes Sir we do.
Are you referring to the wife he stole from another man and the daughters he now passes off as his own? Very ethical.
What a disgusting and untrue attack. You should be ashamed.
It’s 100% true.
It is absolutely, without a doubt, 100% true. Ryden had an affair with a married co-worker who was, at the time, employed as a legal assistant at the State’s Attorney’s Office. She was absolutely married, and definitely NOT separated from her husband at the time of the divorce. She and her then-husband had two very young daughters at the time. The ex-husband hired a private investigator to follow Ryden and her around. Six months later? They were divorced. (Pretty sure that a divorce only happens that quickly after separation when there are grounds for divorce, for example – adultery.) Within a year or so, “Mr and Mrs. Ryden” jetted off to South America to get married — at a resort owned, of course, by a local bail bondsman. Now they spend their time posing for fancy photographs, while Ryden calls himself a “family man” and brings the little girls to campaign events.
What was her last name?
It’s absolurely not true. She had been separated for quite some time. Divorce papers had already been filed. You want to talk about “smears”? You want to talk about untruths? These are the type of vicious smears that have come from the Peisinger campaign all along. Now, when confronted with TRUTH, Peisinger impotently issues vague and hollow threats. How disgusting.
She WAS NOT separated at the time. The affair was discovered and within six months they were divorced. No year-long separation.
What say you Mr. Ryden? Did you have an affair with a married woman? Ethical tough on crime Mr. Ryden? It would appear you have little explaining to do……
We thinks Mr. Ryden has some big skeletons in his closet. Nothing like protraying a “Family Man” when you were involved with a married woman. Separated is “Married” the last time I checked.
Anyway you slice it….Separated is still Married. You can rationalize all you would like. Sounds like the guy who claimed “I did not have sex with that women!”. Remember his claim because he had oral sex with Monica?
First of all, it’s clear online that the photo of Ryden and his wife is from the gala for Italian businessmen. NOT the judges fundraiser.
Second, ishak and kreis have BOTH attended fundraisers for Peisinger AND Ryden AND Marts. Look at the candidates Facebook pages, the photos are all there. So using your argument, do they lack integrity as well because they are “supporting” more than one candidate?
Neither one of those Judges are, nor are they allowed by law and ethical standards permitted to publicly support any candidate. As I have been present myself at some, they are invited guests, make no mention of any endorsements, just merely there as a courtesy and socialize. In fact at one Judge Ishak and several of us discussed the current issues/problems of the volunteer fire fighting system for over an hour. So go back to your drawing board as you’re obviously totally incorrect. These two Judges are men of the highest integrity and character. End of story.
Third, Dig a bit deeper and look a bit further. Maybe then it will clear you up. Fourth, never heard a word of support or seen any evidence of Mr. Peisinger supporting the less then integral Tobin for Judge fundraisers or her whatsoever Smart move, questioning the integrity of two outstanding Sitting Justices. Fifth, Mr Peisinger is as well a man of integrity and strong character.
Mr. Peisinger has had his nose so far up Mosby’s butt that he almost broke his nose when she made a sudden turn. we need this guy like a fish needs a bicycle.
There is logic….Ever seen Mr. Ryden around Cassilly? Watch his videos where they longly look into each other eyes LOL. Lets vote based on better criteria. Shall we?
How about the Graber case….Nationwide attention (not good either) on Harford County due to Ryden dumb statements and SAO pursuing Felony WIretap Charges on what was a traffic stop.
Ryden email….”Jam Up Defendants” which are his words. So much for presumption of innocence in Harford County. How may times does this happen. God only knows what other email is out there.
I can do no wrong attitude of Ryden.
Raging heroine epidemic under his 11 year watch. Arresting our way out that one hasn’t work, but Ryden and Cassilly are to slow to realize it.
Need more….there is plenty.
@ Fiveoh :Al was against charging the cops, and duh, Jarrettsville incident with Deputy a few years back, charged by Ryden and Cassilly and crew… yup support the police
Heavy Handed Cassilly/Ryden team is exactly why Harford County isn’t like Baltimore City. Vote Ryden all day
Where once was that revealed?
Understanding he was told by his boss to do so thereby had to do what his boss said! Never did he say after the case he was against the proceedings
What rock have you been living under? He retired from the city SAO because of the Gray case and the crazy leader. And to be specific almost every announcement he’s made he’s been up front about his feelings and what he did.
I think the full text of this article published today is very appropriate:
Here is the full article for those that may not be able to open it Harford prosecutor candidates object to Cassilly-backed attorney’s email to police
By: Heather Cobun Daily Record Legal Affairs Writer June 13, 2018
Harford County State’s Attorney Joseph I. Cassilly in his Bel Air, Md. office (File)
Harford County State’s Attorney Joseph I. Cassilly in his Bel Air, Md. office (File)
After nine terms in office Harford County State’s Attorney Joseph I. Cassilly is not seeking reelection this year, and a pack of four Republican challengers are vying to be on the ballot in November to take his place.
Cassilly has thrown his support behind David Ryden, his deputy as of January, but the other candidates expressed concern about some of Ryden’s campaign statements. They focused in particular on an email sent to county law enforcement in March advertising a fundraising event by suggesting their support is how they can thank Ryden for taking late-night and weekend calls, getting them out of court early, and “going out of my way to jam up some guy who spit or hit you on the road.”
Ryden said he was simply asking police to support someone who has worked with them rather than against them.
“I think it’s perfectly appropriate to remind the guys and the ladies who sacrifice themselves every day out there what type of prosecutor do you want reviewing your cases and making determinations about what we’re doing with criminals,” he said.
The “jam up” comment meant putting people in jail for assaulting police, he said.
“Attacking law enforcement is particularly offensive here in Harford County,” Ryden said, referencing the line-of-duty deaths of two deputies in 2016. “We certainly take a dim view on that.”
But Ryden’s fellow candidates in the June 26 GOP primary all expressed concern about the tone of the email and its implications.
“I am deeply troubled and offended by that email,” said Steven Trostle, current interim state’s attorney in Cecil County. “I believe it is a strong-arm tactic by Mr. Ryden, and whether or not it violates any rules of professional conduct or ethics is for another body to determine.”
Lisa Marts, a former Harford County prosecutor who left the office in 2016, said she thought the email “ethically had some issues.”
“It’s concerning when you have someone who has that kind of power,” she said. “You have to consider how’s he going to handle cases in the future.”
Albert Peisinger, a career prosecutor with the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office, called the language “questionably unethical” and “very quid pro quo.”
“I think it’s unethical to ask for favors,” he said. “I think it’s also unethical to describe your job as doing them a favor.”
Democratic candidate Carlos R. Taylor, who is running unopposed in the June 26 primary, did not respond to a request for comment.
Ryden said the email was about supporting law enforcement but if there is ever a question about the validity of a police officer’s report, it would be investigated.
“If something doesn’t smell right, there’s probably something wrong,” he said. “We don’t just take law enforcement at face value.”
Cassilly said “maybe the language wasn’t the best” but it does not mean Ryden will not be an objective prosecutor.
“The police don’t get a pass up here or some kind of immunity for criminal conduct,” he said. “They know if you’re living in Harford County you’re going to be held to the same standard as any other citizen.”
Sheriff Jeff Gahler, who is up for reelection and has endorsed Ryden, said he was not a recipient of the email, which was advertising a fundraising event with Ryden and himself, but he is familiar with it.
“I leave that to Dave Ryden to answer for,” he said. “It wasn’t my thoughts, it was his thoughts and his campaign.”
Gahler added that he does not believe his deputies face any pressure to support Ryden, though the deputies’ union has endorsed him as a whole.
“The deputies feel free when they cast their vote to vote the way they feel, not under any specific pressure,” he said.
Baltimore defense attorney Margaret Mead, who handles cases frequently in Harford County, said the email was brought to her attention about two weeks after it was sent. She said she is concerned by the language.
“I was so troubled by it because in the current climate where officers have been videotaped being horribly aggressive and abusive to a person, to an arrestee, and then he says, ‘Look if you elect me and the person who spits on you, hits you, I will jam them up,’ that’s a threat,” she said. “That is setting a tone for policies and procedures in an office that is supposed to protect the United States Constitution that is supposed to protect any citizen.”
Mead is not a Harford County resident and is not publicly supporting any of the candidates, but she said she is researching whether Ryden has potentially violated the Maryland Attorneys’ Rules of Professional Conduct.
“It’s still being questioned whether or not it does violate the rules of ethics,” she said. “I would never in a million years want to make a complaint about somebody if I were wrong. Something might be ethical and not moral.”
I am friends with and personally know the Ryden and Peisinger families. As a republican my vote was going to one of the two I just couldn’t decide which one. When I saw the video posted by Ryden I was shocked. I then got at least 2 postcards in the mail from Ryden attacking Peisinger. I think both could do the job but this does make me question Dave Ryden and I just wish he hadn’t gone down the negative attack path. I think Dave Ryden does owe Al Peisinger an apology at minimum. I can’t wait for the election to be over.
@ Shocked Friend:
I posted this a bit earlier, in response to a nasty post directed at me so please excuse me for the Wonderboy comment, as I see you’re friends with both families. I meant no disrespect to Dave Ryden’s wife or family at all, but I too am sadly shocked at what a nasty and dirty campaign he’s running and how he’s attacking AL. I’m certainly not trying to sway your vote, tell you who to vote for this reason or that reason, as that would just as bad, and silly. But what’s notable here is Al has not made one disparagement comment about any of his opponents in his campaign. He did however point out the fact and it’s easily verified the unethical actions of David by showing support to all the Judges at their separate fundraisers and by that disturbing email Ryden sent out. I’m with you, I can’t wait for the entire election process to be over…Good luck with your decision.
True Blue says
June 14, 2018 at 6:37 pm
And while your at it Truthbomb, tell us why Wonderboy gets dressed up in a Tuxedo and his wife in a gown, attends the fundraisers and events for the Honorable Judges Ishak and Kries , gets photographed, sings their praises, endorses them, and then goes off and goes with his wife and kids to the less than integral Tobin fundraisers and proclaims she’s the best, and these “judges make mistakes?” Yup Ryden has integrity alright And I have yet to see one advertisement, campaign piece, video or anything that Al has made any derogatory comments about any of his opponents, other than to state he saw Ryden at the last fundraiser for the Judges like I said a few days after Tobins Pancake Breakfast. .
BTW I totally agree an apology and other measures are in order from Ryden. Have a good Night.
TRUE Blue has a lot to say
Nothing that would sustain as a factual statement.
Apparently been jaded somewhere and somehow. A True Blue I think not. By calling Dave a snake you must think Joe is a snake. Something you want to say about Cassilly also ?
@NYPD if you’re real police, be a detective, detect, look at the facebook pages of the candidates I spoke of. See him and all his posts on both sites. That is of course if the Snake hasn’t removed his posts, but he can’t remove the pictures on the Judges site. So hows that for positive thinking. BTW Those two Judges are two men of the utmost integrity and Character. Unlike others we know. And nope, nothing about Cassilly other than this is probably one of the most unadvised things he has done in his long career. That is excluding the “fake retirement” when he didn’t get the person in he wanted. Factual, sustained and anything else you want to call it.
Joe Cassilly is a Snake also…..
I’m not saying I think Ryden is the best candidate, nor do I have any love for the current SAO, but the argument of a person running for State’s Attorney and brown nosing ALL of the Judges and NOT taking a side publicly for either side of the bench is weak. Look, if he became SA and did not remain neutral he could lose the favor of whatever Judge he is in front of in the future. ALL the Judges candidates have potential of winning and I don’t know if it is a candidate for State’s Attorney best interest incurring the wrath of a potential Judge he may see in the future. I know from personal experience that the Judges of the Harford County Circuit Court will make intentionally errant and illegal decisions because they simply don’t like the person. Treason is another reason, but we’ll stay on topic for now and focus on the old saying, “You don’t SH#T where you eat”. I’m not trying to defend Ryden, but the other arguments that are listed in the article seem to be more convincing than the “two faces of a prosecutor” thing. Let’s face it, ALL lawyers have two faces. One they use to speak from and the other they use to deficate from, yet both seem to be full of the same thing.
Yeah maaaaaannn…the MAN is like keeping me down maaaaaaaannnnn
No, the MAN is part of a statewide criminal enterprise that is using a slue of criminal acts to enforce laws of ignorance on WE THE PEOPLE and it amounts to treason against the United States. The Sword of Light is actually a complete and utter liar that lies in everything he says and wants us all to lie just like him. There is no LIGHT in your words as LIGHT brings the truth and there is nothing truthful in anything you say. You should call yourself the “Sword of Deceit” as that is what you promote.
Oh, no doubt – the MAN all meet in a hidden lair in the mountains around a conference table, calling in Destro via skype, to see how they can stick it to you, maaaaannnnn
The Man (aka., RYDEN) is very much a problem for many Republicans in this County. “Jamming Up” people is not what Republicans want. Convicting people by acting unethical at any cost is not what Republicans want. A system that does not treat Defendants as Innocent Until Proven Guilty is not what Republicans want.
Republicans understand “But for the Grace of God so Go I”. Republicans are smart enough to know they to could be dealing with the courts for some reason. They to expect a fair process not one driven by Narcissism and arrogance of the States Attorney.
In this country we have Due Process. Like it or not. If you don’t like Due Process then perhaps you should immigrate to North Korea, Syria, Russia, or one of the other many dictatorships likely happy to accept you.
I have no idea about the details of SoulCrusher experience nor do I care. What I do know is his experience is not unique in Harford County. The constant in this equation is Silly Cassilly (aka., Dave Ryden) who has been “tough on crime” at any cost and by any method (legal, illegal, unethical, or immoral). All while other crisis rage in our community.
Al P real Republicans are voting for you! Ryden is dangerous to our Democracy!
I always see true blue post in the negative
He may be ready for the rubber gun squad
This is 1st day of early voting…..I think it could interesting
This guy is a grandstanding Douchebag
Which one? Seems to be a few here.
I suppose this is a different Albert Peisinger,
“That morning, the defense attorneys say, the detective had texted Peisinger to ask if the failed warrant application could be improved by adding information that would provide probable cause.
“We should be fine,” Peisinger responded, according to defense attorneys. “I will call to see if Doory will possible sign them.”
Eighteen minutes later, the defense says, Peisinger wrote again: “Waiting for a call back. Spoke to the judges chambers.”
About three hours after that, Peisinger writes to the detective: “Calling you now.”
An hour later, the detective writes to Peisinger: “Got them signed thanks for everything
Oooooh, that is bad. No Prosecutor is supposed to help draft applications for warrants, even though it happens all the time. This is because the system is broken, allowing men and women who are incompetent to do their jobs assistance in performing tasks they are supposed to handle on their own. When things like this happen it shows a total disregard for the rights of those condemned and makes every warrant gained in this manner illegitimate from the start. This is the danger of allowing a Judicial Department of this state to aid and embed one another in a dysfunctional warrant process through the elimination of the checks and balances supposed to govern the system of Judicial process. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there is no such thing as a fair trial in the state of Maryland and the Judicial Department is an act of treason against us all. Police are supposed to be part of the Administrative Department and the illegal incorporation of Judges, Prosecutors and Police into the Judicial Department makes Maryland the most illegal government in the entire nation. THE STATE OF MARYLAND should be forced to make Constitutional changes allowing the system of checks and balances to return in the Judicial process, making the law lawful again.
Just like when the prosecutors rewrote that fictional application when they busted down your door and took you and your drugs. Give the treason stuff a rest dude.
There is no Constitutional Authority to govern our behavior. The CDS laws are all unconstitutional making them illegal. A declared war against the people of the United States who use drugs was levied. Two men had to sign all documentation regarding CDS crimes. This is treason as defined by section 3 of the US Constitution and it fits like the final piece in a jigsaw puzzle. I will not rest until the treason is recognized and all who took part are disposed of. The warrant that was signed by the traitor Thomas Marshall and allowed by the traitor William Carr was in fact void of any lawful probable cause and an act of war against WE THE PEOPLE. I opened the door because the terrorists said they would bust it down if I didn’t, yet I refused them entry. They didn’t even have a REAL warrant, they had an Administrative Warrant that was illegal to use to search a home. Angela Eaves and Elizabeth Bowen also took part in the treason at later dates and ALL four Judges should be indicted for their crimes. It IS treason, you’re just too ignorant to recognized it…..
SoulCrusher’s story is but 1 of many in this County….Repeated abuse of the system and the complicit support of that abuse by an SAO led by Arrogance. Ryden is part of that very fabric….11 years….Think about the oppurtunities missed to do something real about Heroin Crisis because they were to busy pursuing questionable cases because of their Egos. Why do you think so many have departed? I assume they departed because they wanted no part of what Cassilly, Ryden, and Brooks questionable behavior.
An ASA in that office does not make a decision on a case without clearing it with the tribe. They will not counter what they are told for fear they will be labeled as noncompliant and run out of a job. Why do you think those who work in that office are keeping quiet? They are worried about their jobs. What a tough situation to be in.
Ryden does not represent Republican beliefs in this County. I just hope that their will be a ground swell of support for other candidates that cuts Ryden off at the knees for his arrogance.
Any bets whoever wins will allow him to continue to be employed? Why because they are not crooked, self centered people like Ryden is. When you resort to anything to win thats a Big Problem!
The next Presidential Ticket in 2020:: Soul Crusher – Anonymous, AKA Jane, Donald, Slogan: No Reason to Have Such Treason.
@ Come on Now, Great one. Couldn’t say it better myself. You rock my man!
Special Preschool with the little bus has let out the children are home……What happened?
I had a brain fart earlier. Police are supposed to be part of the Executive Branch. There is no Administrative Department and I had my mind on Administrative Warrants making the mistake. The police are part of the Judicial Department in the State of Maryland, making Police, Judges and Prosecutors all part of the same Department, which eliminates any checks and balances that should be happening amongst their different agencies.
So now the second judge is corrupt and unethical as well? How about why Ryden “reviews those warrants for you on the weekends, take those 2 am calls etc” and some come repay me for “jamming those guys that spit on you” by spending money and giving me money honey?
*when Ryden
Really….Just like the ASA who went before Judge Cary requesting a warrant, which Judge Cary signed assuming that the Defendants Defense Attorney had been given notification as required by law? This ASA knew dam well that had not happen because no correspondence was received until 2 days after the defendant had been picked up? Therefore denying the defendants right to due process and the ability to answer to the allegations? Justice served? I don’t think so. BTW Judge Cary released defendant on his own recognizance with no bail. This guy must have been a real threat to the County.
Why because the ASA decided they would “Jam Up” someone.
How about the ASA who decided to take personally written letters and staple them to a motion for allegation of Violation of Probation and send them to a judge? In clear violation of Ex Parte communications rules? Then the same ASA who conveniently failed to serve the defendant and his attorney with the documents scheduling a hearing? Then a Judge who issued a Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear when the ASA could not even show the defendant or their attorney was served, or notified. This happens while the defendants Defense Attorney was in the court across the hall the morning of said VOP hearing, but the ASA and the Judge do not bother to extend professional courtesy and inquire where the client is. A client who never missed a court date. Said client and attorney relationship was well known among all members of the SAO.
How about the HCSO who within 30 minutes of hearing was standing on the defendants door step. Then the judge who decided to ignore a motion from the defense attorney filed early in the day to ensure the defendant sat in the detention center for a weekend. Over what? Silly pettyness and abuse of the Commissioners Office process by citizens that the SAO was all but complicit in.
Want more examples? I am sure their are 100s if not 1000s of examples of this kind of behavior in Harford County.
Before you make the Baltimore 6 an issue you should look at what has been happening in good old Harford County for Years! Under the astute leadership of Mr. Ryden who admits he is in the habit of “Jamming Up” defendants. That Jamming up direction likely extends to all the ASAs in that office. Under threat they will be terminated if they don’t follow directions. Never mind what the evidence shows.
I checked the SAO website and I don’t see that term Jam or Jamming in their mission statement. I do see Justice and that term doesn’t not equate to do everything and anything to convict someone.
End the Cassilly Tyranny on Harford County Citizens Now!
The Donald -Jane- anonymous story exposed partially. And he’s now a lawyer will rules of evidence expertise? And there is no such law that the defense attorney has to be notified Its the defendant, you Donald , responsibility to be in court, even in a mere little Divorce and Real Estate case too. You were served by a Deputy who was called in to testify to the fact you were. He’s in on it too? Wow! I think I might have a tear forming in my eye for you. You poor persecuted not prosecuted man? And thanks for putting out there yourself !
And how do I know this, we were awaiting our case before the very same Judge, who is quite the fair and patient man. Ask the 30-40 other people in the room who had to wait until they tracked down the deputy to come in and testify. ooops there is that little tear starting…
Peisinger is clearly a special snowflake that needs a safe space. This is the age of trump cupcake, put your big boy diaper on and suck it up honey. Lies and untruths are no liability in politics they are the reason people get elected.
Are you justifying Rydens tactics that now are coming out in full force? Lest we forget his tactics are modeled around Joe Cassilly. Starting back as far as the Graber case where they tried to “Jam up” an Air National Guard Member with a Felony over a speeding incident. Completely uncalled for. This guy is not what Republicans want in the SAO. Tough on crime Yes…..Fair treatment is also a requirement. Narcissist arrogant leadership has no place in all of it.
Change is needed. It is needed now!
Here is where I think David Ryden made a mistake. I didn’t take Al Peisinger as a serious candidate. Too much to turn me off. Baltimore City, signs up in Baltimore County (Glen Arm Rd). The other two candidates were Democrates (plus one running for State Rep) until just two years ago. Ryden had support from lawyers I respect on both sides. So, I would have gone that way. Now, I have to rethink that. You don’t attack someone who is not a theart.
On Judges, I really wish we let the Bar Association pick them, they are the ones who really know who is wise and who is a blowhard. Harford has not unseated a sitting judge since Stewart Day in something like the mid-50s.
I could not say it any better….I don’t believe Ryden has much support in the Criminal Defense Community. The same attorneys that deal with what goes on in the SAO. The Defense Attorneys are fair minded people who are looking out for their clients. The current MO of the SAO makes that very very hard. The fault is not with the dedicated ASA working in the SAO. Most of them get it. The fault lies in the Cassilly, Ryden, Brooks leadership team. Make no mistake about it. The average ASA has no power to analyze the facts, evidence (or lack of), and act accordingly. Consequently the courts are jammed up with questionable cases that should never have been brought and should have been dismissed.
I agree on Judges….to much politics involved. It gives the good judges a bad name from my perspective.
Good luck in your decision making progress. Question in my mind is Does David Ryden represent what the average Republican envisions? I will let you answer that for yourself.
Al P is a man of integrity….Lisa Marts is a woman of integrity….Steve Trostle is also a man of integrity. Although I am not sure where Steve is at this point?
Lisa Mart’s, really? Why don’t you look into the domestic violence case she screwed up.
which led to her “resigning” and how she jeopardized the victim in that case. She admitted as much in a bizarre email she circulated to the whole office just before she left. Judge Eaves was so angry at what Lisa and the public defender did she sent out a memo on the subject. Ask Lisa about that. She did not resign because of “turmoil”, but because she screwed up royally.
I guess she cant do any worse than Ryden can…..Shall we review his major screw ups?
Some have been already covered.
That or with Lisa elimination it makes everyone’s decision that much easier. Don’t you think?
I dont know, endangering a crime victim because of ones incompetence should be pretty disqualifying. Pointing out the candidates professional flaws and errors is fair game and then the voters decide. But when you describe Lisa Marts as an ethical choice know the facts. If Ryden has similar ” major”screw ups, or Pesinger, its up to people like you or others
to point them out, dont just throw around inneundo. Then let the voters decide..
Fair enough….I am very surprised that Mr. Ryden hasn’t attacked her on this front. Unless of course he would be implicated in it by doing so. Therefore he is laying low on this one.
You make a lot of good points. I would point out, however, that Ryden has done nothing wrong. This job is important. He let the public know who they would be dealing with. As opposed to “some”, he didn’t do that through backroom innuendo, but challenged the issue head on. He told the truth and that is inescapable.
Head on? Really…..Blatantly lie about a candidates support of Police Officers in an effort to convince voters the candidate is against police? That is head on? I suppose Al P could use the Jarrettsville Case as well to make the same allegation. Would it be true?
Winning at any cost says volumes to the voter about Ryden. The “Jam Up” defendants email says volumes about Ryden.
That’s all I cam going to say. I know the voters are figuring it out.
I cant wait to see what other Zingers we will see next week on Ryden. I am sure there is plenty of material that can be used.
Can you come up with something else that untruths or misinformation on real cases? Now you’re on the jarrettsville incident? So you are such the wealth of knowledge and wisdom Donald, tell us about the Jarrttettsville incident? Whatever happened? the Outcome? You’re such follower Donald. You haven’t a clue anything about the laws of MD, the cases or anything else except standing at the defendant’s table in front of many judges for many cases and then is foolish enough to come on a public forum without the stones to use your real name or stick to one. You must have been the kid that was bullied all the time in school and now turn into an internet bully.
Hey everyone Wally is speaking…..Wally what is your real name?
<<<Pssst….lets see if he answers….anyone want to make a bet? I have $100 he won't answer >>>>
I’m confused…. I thought the police were part of the Executive Branch of Government charged with enforcing the laws. I thought the States Attorney Office was part of the Judicial Branch of the Government charged with interpreting the laws to determine their constitutionality.
It seems to me that there is more than a little blurring between the two branches of government in this state. These two branches of government are supposed to keep check on each other. Maybe the legislative branch of the government needs to get busy looking into the separation of the branches of government and re-establishing the system of checks and balances called for in the Constitution
Has anyone asked anybody involved in this debacle what they think Jesus would do in this situation?.
Maryland has made a mockery of the legal system by placing police, judges and prosecutors in the same branch, known as the Judicial Department. This allows the police, judges and prosecutors to collude with each other in the breaking of ALL law and has turned Maryland’s Courts into a brothel of crime. The our corrupt Legislature passed law giving agents of the State absolutely no criminal liability involving committing crimes while investigating and prosecuting cases involving CDS. This is what brought organized crime right into the Baltimore City Task Force and why those Detectives in Baltimore are now in Federal crosshairs. The Legislature of Maryland can NOT give immunity to crimes committed on the Federal level and this is why I bring up racketeering and treason so much. The State can run its criminal enterprise and look the other way for the terrorists and traitors it employs, but the Federal government can NOT.
If you want to have an ethical organization, you have to have ethical leaders. YAASSSSS!
Anybody else notice how Ryden and his goons (Wally and company) have become remarkably quiet on here? I think Ryden is scrambling at this point.
That’s Karma
Now Anonymous is really original Donald, Jane….Have us all fooled.
Unfortunately, there are other politicians who should be looked harder at! Curtis and Jean Beulah owe over $150,000 in tax liens. Should he be allowed to be paid by the county when he owes taxes like this? We all need to pay attention to who we are electing!
That’s a lie. It looks more like over $200,000. Apologize to him now.
Whatever– Apologize to who…. Curtis Beulah owes over $206K in taxes and is one of the most corrupt politicians in Harford County. He is a yes man who takes money from whoever will give it to him and then owes them favors or asks them to invest in his financial business. I would never invest with someone who so clearly does not have the aptitude to plan well and pay his taxes. How can we trust him with our tax dollars. He is a fraud!
Yeah, that was kind of my point. Still Mad said $150,000 and I replied that it was even worse than that.
Rob Wagner’s history is…um…interesting
Interesting….I always wondered why FOP put its support behind a different horse that year. Why isn’t there more being said about this? Clearly it lends credence to shutting down Ryden about Baltimore.
Based on what is now coming out concerning Mr. Ryden I am not sure that the endorsement by the FOP matters a whole lot. In fact I will bet the FOP is questioning why they decided to endorse him.
Republican Voters do not need States Attorneys who decide to “Jam Up” defendants. In fact nowhere in their mission statement does the word Jam appear.
I think at this point Ryden has a lot of Jam on his face!
Wrong. You want someone who coddles criminals? The state’s attorney is supposed to protect the public from criminals. Jam away.
So in Harford County a presumption of innocence does not apply? Every “criminal” that the SA comes in contact with is guilty. No need to prove this in a court of law. Very slippery slope you are suggesting. Harford County sounds more like North Korea or Syria. Is that what the people of Harford County want to be? A corrupt backwater poop hole that doesn’t respect due process? Maybe we should implement water boarding and other torture techniques to ensure we get confessions. It seems your suggesting this.
If not then the States Attorney needs to protect all people of the public. The defendants included until they have their day in court. If not then just get rid of the courts and form a dictatorship run by Ryden. He can act as the judge and jury. Glad you all like the idea. I certainly don’t.
In Harford County, you are guilty until proven innocent and illegally seized evidence is allowed because the Judges choose the treasonous rulings of the Maryland Court of Appeals over the legitimate rulings of the Supreme Court. The entire Judicial Department is an act of treason against WE THE PEOPLE. We are guaranteed the use of specific court rulings by the Supreme Court in cases we are involved in. We are guaranteed that no man will be labeled a felon from any law since September 18th, 1867. We are guaranteed that we have ALL rights in the US Constitution and that the US Constitution is the Supreme Law of the Land. Are any of these guarantees true? Has the State of Maryland held up their end of the covenants that are supposed to protect us? NO. The State of Maryland has committed Treason and a slue of other crimes against us, which makes the State’s authority and power NULL and VOID. Specifically taxation. WE THE PEOPLE are owed back every dime we have paid into the system and there isn’t any citizen of the State of Maryland that owes a tax, both currently or in the future, unless of course the State gives up it’s practice of treasonous governance.
Correction – We are guaranteed that no man will be labeled a felon from any law PASSED since September 18th, 1867. Sorry, that was my mistake.
Any bets if Al used smear tactics that Ryden would be crying like the little bitch he is? The ironic piece of this is that Ryden could quite likely lose due to this stunt
His behavior illustrates his lack of integrity and self control. He also illustrates what lengths (legal or not) he will go to “Jam Up” someone. We know about this based on his handling of the Grabber case, which made Harford County look stupid in the eyes of the country.
He asks that we allow him to lead that office? Not on our watch!
Ever notice that everyone who comes out anonymously on the dagger against Ryden seems to have a personal axe to grind? Wish these people would use heir names so everyone could go to the judiciary case search and see what there issue is.
What’s your real name?
So anybody with an issue with Rydens unethical behavior has something in Maryland Case search? How about focus on Rydens behavior lest you get “jammed Up” (Rydens Words)
Telling the truth about a candidate with serious issues who has placed political expediency about integrity is not inappropriate. Holding criminals accountable is not inappropriate. You want a state’s attorney who is weak in crime? Then vote Al…he learned from his buddy Mosby. She’s great at it.
“Weak in crime” that’s interesting…..Have I missed something or does crime rate in Harford County continue to rise? Isn’t Heroine completely out of control? Who was in office? Wait hold on I think I know who….Mr. Ryden
Evidently what he is doing doesn’t work. His tough on crime stance is at what cost? The cost of integrity of the system? Cost of National News Coverage because what is happening in Harford County is ridiculous? Millions spent and little to show for it?
Peoples lives turned upside down because the SAO is incompetent? SAO employees who are not empowered to do their job because their boss is a Narcissist? How much longer can the SAO endure the “tough on crime” narrative that does little to nothing to make anyone any safer.
I’ve come out against Ryden and I don’t have an account to grind. I just happen to believe in integrity, ethical conduct and doing a competent job. I have never been charged with a crime that involved the SAOs office. I base my opinions on purely professional reasons.
@Bluecandlein2015, I too have serious issues with Mr Ryden, his integrity, demeanor and professional conduct and the same as you I have no axes to grind with him .I do though have many issues with the way the SAO is functioning, and the ethical behavior of the top administration there. I too have never been charged with a crime, and once again have worked periodically with some of them, Ryden included. I base my opinions on professional experience. I would add its a shame that those we speak about cloud the public’s perception of the entire SA office as they have many talented prosecutors. Same could be said of the police,BPD as the perfect example. Those 8 or more dirty failures cloud the way the public looks at the good BPD and all other outstanding and proud LEOs.
Silverback, I agree and just wish Donald, Jane and the rest of the sleuth of names he uses would just either man up or give it a rest. He has nothing productive to say whatsoever. You are “Spot on”
And Jane here’s your google:
Sleuth ;carry out a search or investigation in the manner of a detective.So become a detective, detect and come up with your real name, or just stick with one; your’s Donald. Thank you and Good Night
Aren’t you a peach! No idea what you are referring to Wally. I have been busy at work and not worrying myself with scumbags like Ryden, Hyman, and yourself. Perhaps others (many others) understand the truth about “Jam them Up” David Ryden?
Could that be possible? Alas the voters are smarter than the 4 or 5 non criminal defense attorneys supporting David Ryden. What is David Ryden giving you guys? There must be something he is promising to you.
Voters in general do not like Smear Campaigns like Mr. Ryden has engaged in. Whoever gave him advice to do that should be fired. The days of the Good Old Boy Club in Harford County are numbered!
Power to the voter!
Vote the issues not the slander coming from Ryden. Vote experience and leadership not the opposite of it. Bring integrity back to the courts of Harford County. Bring a respect for due process and the precept of Innocent until proven guilty back to Harford County. Vote for someone who will not make Harford County look ridiculous across the nation like the Graber case. Vote for someone who will be tough, but fair on crime and will have enough depth and understanding to see when certain approaches are not working (aka., arrest our way out of Heroin Epidemic). Vote for someone that has humility and is not Narcissist and Arrogant. Vote for someone who will support the talented employees of the SAO and not take all the credit for himself. We are no safer than any other place in MD by the policies of the Cassilly administration. In fact the very integerity of our system is at risk due to the heavy handed unyielding convict at any cost (legal, illegal, unethical, or not) policy of Cassilly and Ryden. Republicans know bad policy when they see it.
Clearly based on the criteria above there are at least 3 choices better than Mr. Ryden. I will endorse nobody, but I don’t think you can go wrong with any one of them.
Good Day!
Temper temper now Donald, ‘I’ll explore my legal options” (ROFL) Slander, Libel, defamation of character , again ROFL. I believe one thing you say, you must be busy at work, there’s a lot of grass to cut out on APG. Sweetie Pie!!
To be expected….deflection and deception…..I think that’s all your capable of.
*Graber
Maryland Judiciary Case Search does not show EVERYTHING. Certain cases, like a divorce for example, can be “kept secret”. Sometimes this is done to hide things… like a political agenda.
Exactly….as well Maryland Case Search is not relevant to Mr Ryden’s behavior, which is self explanatory. That behavior is documented elsewhere like in the email he decided to send Sheriffs Officers. God only knows what other email traffic contains.
Suffice it to say he isn’t good for Harford County at any level at this point.
Not true. Only protective orders are shielded. Everything is right there.
@Tough Call. Thanks for confirming what a significant number if us know or are realizing…the Sheriff’s Deputy Union is full of $&it. Sorry to say it, but my respect for it’s decisions just plummeted. Not to mention this newest strategy to publicly endorse candidates and then threaten anyone who disagrees with it’s endorsements.
Ordinarily that’s true. But try looking up Mrs. Ryden under any of her various last names. You won’t find anything, even though everyone knows that she is divorced and that it happened in Harford County. And good luck finding a file in the courthouse. You won’t find that either.
Many candidates may or may not have the support they think they do. I imagine working in the SAO would be pretty difficult if you didn’t appear to support the guy next to you. This “next in line” mentality is dangerous. Especially for elected officials, what are your co-workers going to do? So, they are obligated to put a sign in your yard, it would look bad if you don’t contribute to their campaign. So in your heart you could question their ability, but in your neighborhood people say, “That guy works with Ryden, and supports him, he would know, so I will vote for him”. There are a few races that fall that way.
Truth hurts Wally…I know….Your God is being shown for who he is and you are having a hard time with it.
Look at this link it will help you to cope
https://www.wrike.com/blog/rolling-with-the-punches-how-managers-overcome-their-anxieties-of-change/utm_source=engage&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cnl&email_cnl=true&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTURka01EWXpOemxrWldVMiIsInQiOiI3SUV6UVhOcmh5cWpOZDFHS0U0T1RRaXBIaXZQY1ZTd2IyNVRpMFE4dys2RHo5NCtqcElvODByZnR4Yngyem5sSmtDd0lVb1RMVVwvSGZwUnBQK3IwNFBzOHpnVUpPaDEwc2lRem9VVUlGXC9iVlBcLzZoc0xwM2pBczZINGVRNEdtSyJ9
As true today as in its time. Lawrence Ferlinghetti seems to understand Harford County.
Pity the nation whose people are sheep
And whose shepherds mislead them
Pity the nation whose leaders are liars
Whose sages are silenced
And whose bigots haunt the airwaves
Pity the nation that raises not its voice
Except to praise conquerers
And acclaim the bully as hero
And aims to rule the world
By force and by torture
Pity the nation that knows
No other language but its own
And no other culture but its own
Pity the nation whose breath is money
And sleeps the sleep of the too well fed
Pity the nation oh pity the people
who allow their rights to erode
and their freedoms to be washed away
My country, tears of thee
Sweet land of liberty!
Believe that Mr. Persinger was also photographed at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Freddie Gray community center.
So what does that have to do with anything?
I have read the comments tonight. I am so confused by the people who are uniformed about the person Albert Peisinger is. I have read comments about his involvement in the Freddy Grey case. He had no involvement. He received a notice to be there the night before. As his job dictated, he showed up. Did he agree or disagree at that time no one will know. Albert Peisinger has always been in the background. This day he was told to be out front, something that was not his choice. I have read how people have slandered his character, which is a mute point. He has a wonderful wife and two beautiful children, who support him 100%. Not only them, he has his own family and his extended family who believe in him. And Mr. Phildirt maybe Mr. Persinger was photographed at the ribbon cutting ceremony, but it was not Mr. Albert Peisinger. So before you make inflammatory comments,get your facts correct!!!
They aren’t interested in the truth. Much like their candidate they want to know half the truth and then spin it into fake news. When asked direct questions they fail to respond. They censor their Facebook presence to make sure only what they want the public to see is displayed. Their endorsers do much the same.
Then there is Albert Peisinger who has run a clean campaign on the issues facing voters in Harford County.
Pretty clear to me who is most qualified as a leader of the SAO.
Here’s at least 33 professional photos taken that day. Please point out where Al is?
http://afro.mycapture.com/mycapture/folder.asp?event=1958365&CategoryID=50047&view=1
And for those of you who don’t believe he has ties to Harford County, (Adam) ; and I quote from his bio:
I was born and raised in Maryland and I have enjoyed being a resident of Harford County since 1998. I currently reside in Bel Air with my wife and our two sons, and I enjoy coaching their youth athletic teams in both Hickory and Churchville. We are members of St. Margaret Parish, and I am a member of the Bel Air Downtown Alliance, and the Harford County Bar Association. As a Harford County citizen who is raising my family here, I am focused on improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods, and I am committed to leveraging my experience to serve our community.
He didn’t join the bar association or the bel air downtown alliance until shortly before he announced his candidacy. Not great examples of his “local ties”
Really? Is that the best you can come up with? Is their a requirement to be a member of Bel Air bar, or even the downtown alliance? Come on folks get real!
I am curious why over the last 20 years (only 16 of which he was an attorney) why he never applied to the Harford County Sttes Attorneys Office for a position, when there ave been numerous job postings and hirings of experienced prosecutors over the last decade, if he cared so much about this community. What say you Al?
Duh Maybe because he saw the way the Current SA ran/runs things? Salary? Better benefits? Maybe he already had enough years vested? Does everyone who lives in Harford County work in the county? I can tell right off the top of my head 2-3 hundred officers, local state and Federal that work outside the county who live here. I can tell you at least 40 friends that are teachers that work outside this county. Are you really serious asking this question? Go to his home site on the web and rad how he contributes to the county since 1998, attends church here, coaches here, volunteers here, the list can go on.
*read how
Are you having problems finding something relevant to go after? In fact many Harford County SAO employees have left the SAO and taken jobs elsewhere because of what goes on in the Harford County SAO. Look at the attrition rates in that office if you don’t believe us.
Harford County SAO has had a mass exodus of talent the past 3 – 4 years because of morale issues in that office.
Five attorneys left in the last couple years because of money, not morale issues, other than those than those that insufficient pay genrates.They landed jobs paying tens of thousands more and have student loans and small children to support .Joe Cassillyhas been fightting for years for better pay for his people. This past year, finally, the county agreed to re adjust the pay plan. Three attorneys were let go for incompetence or inappropriate conduct, with complaints from judges. and one was disbarred because of the dishonesty Joe Cassilly discovered and rightfully reported reported to the Attorney Greivance Commission. Lisa Marts resigned becausd she screwed up a domestic violence casefor which she was reamed out byJudgeEaves.. Deputy States Attorney retiredd after 31 years and totally supports David Ryden. I challange Lisa Marts or Pesinger to dispute this with facts. Bring it on. No one left becausd of turmoil or poor morale..It has been falsehood started by Lisa Marts and globbed onto by Pesinger.
Sandra, I’m sure you’ve heard from all of the attorneys who left in the last two years, didn’t you? Because at least 3 of them have told me they left, not just for more money, but the drama in the office is overwhelming. And it started long before Lisa Marts quit. The staff there can’t stand Ryden and I can tell you for a fact there are at least 2 more looking to get out because they don’t want to work for him if he does win, they know he’ll make their lives hell. You want to talk about screwing up cases? Ask Mr. Ryden why his murder case was nolle prossed in August….
Which case? Do you have a case number?
12-k-16-00919 Terrell Davis
Crooked hillaRYDEN
*read how
Joe Cassilly the one who faked his retirement because he is a Narcissist and could not accept who Circuit Court Judges picked as his replacement? The same Joe Cassilly? The same Joe Cassilly who has been retired in place (RIP) for two years?
His endorsement is problematic at best. Then with much more qualified Deputy States Attorney he endorses David Ryden who is a little Joe Cassilly. Convenient don’t you think?
You claim they left because of money well that is not the information well known among Defense Attorneys in the Community. The same Defense Attorneys who interact daily with these ASAs. Sorry Mam that excuse isn’t going to work. Nice try though.
I suppose the recent Ryden email that came to light is a conspiracy as well.
I don’t know. I believe Joe announced his retirement thinking he was going to be named a Judge. When they decided on someone else, Joe decided to remain SA and it was allowable because he hadn’t officially left the SAO yet. That’s the way I saw it played out, but if there was more to the story it wouldn’t surprise me.
Donald, try using one of your other names, you ruin the well spoken and honest people here.
Once Cassilly announced his “Fake Retirement” the Circuit Court Judges convened and debated/ researched many candidates for the interim SA until the next election cycle. That person who was recommended was a higher respected Administrative Law Judge who had previously worked in Harford County SA Office with Cassilly. This ALJ has an impeccable record of being a fair, impartial, integral member of the Bench, without a doubt a perfect fit for the job. Harford County would have been so lucky and had countless opportunities to gain so much from this person’s talents. This judge gladly accepted the promotion as she would do just about anything to get Harford County get away from Cassilly style run SAO and manage it like it should been. Only one issue, when Cassilly was informed of the decision by The Circuit Court Administrative Judge, the Honorable Judge Eaves, he threw his tissy fit and rescinded his resignation because he didn’t like this Bench recommended replacement. This threw the proverbial stick in the mud in the so called plans for Joe and Crew. This same type of scenario played out again when another fine and talented ASA was chosen for another ALJ position. This sent , Cassilly, judge Candidate Tobin who has been on the “so called recommended list” as she puts it (“but has been passed over at least 4 times by the Governors on both sides of the political aisle.”) into a whirlwind. Obviously she just isn’t the one for the job. She then goes reeling into a tailspin after having to take over the District Court Division of the SAO and goes out on her tyrant upsetting nearly the entire staff and the flow at the District court Level. Then she eventually reassigned withing the office.Now she’s running for Judge? And meanwhile Ryden rides in as Cassilly’s hand picked man. This is the type of stuff going on at the HCSAO office.
Sound about right.
* highly respected, * position, not promotion * do anything within the realm of possibilities and within the rule of law . This Dagger and their censorship sometime annoys the heck out of people.
They are all scumbags. What a Poophole Harford County is. Backwater Hicks!
@Truth Be Told:. Let’s break it down for regular folks to understand how outrageous Joe and Dave’s actions were after the Circuit Court judges went through this process only to have Joe “pull” his retirement. When the State’s Attorney cannot or will not complete his or her term, the power under our MD Declaration of Rights shifts to the Circuit Court judges to fill that vacancy until the next election. Joe had notified the judges of his intention to retire but had not completed the documents necessary to collect his pension. They took his WORD for it and immediatelly advertised the position. They spent countless hours collecting resumes, conducting background checks, interviews, meeting to deliberate on the candidates, etc., all the while they’re dockets and decisions in important matters such as divorces, child custody and support, and yes, criminal matters had to wait. When they choose Joe’s replacement, Dave Ryden, who had applied with his Sheriff’s Deputy Union letter (not letters from colleagues or other important people), wasn’t even close to the top of the list. The ALJ had him beat hands down and was much more respected by the bar and bench than Ryden would ever be. When Ryden found out, he went to Joe and Joe called the judges (can we say inappropriate communication with judicial officers?) and he tried to change their minds but they weren’t having it. Joe then called up The Aegis to “retract” his fake retirement because he didn’t like the decision that the judges made – they refused to appoint David Ryden. This behavior by Cassilly and Ryden was outrageous for several reasons.
– They both sought to usurp the constitutionally vested powers of the Circuit Court judges to decide who would fill the vacancy.
– hundreds of thousands of dollars were wasted at taxpayer expense paying the judge’s, their staff and others who were involved in this process.
-Countless cases and decisions were delayed because an unqualified little boy wasn’t chosen and his over bearing predecessor couldn’t manipulate the system. If you had a divorce, child custody/support case, breach of contract, criminal trial during this time, it ALL had to wait, except for emergencies. Unfortunately, neither Joe nor David can comprehend that the world and thus, the Judges dockets do not revolve around them.
– No other candidate were permitted to just call up the judges whenever they felt like it to plea their cases.
– Mr. Cassilly completely misrepresented his intentions to the Judges. He told them he would retire, they made their decision and he didn’t like it. He had a duty and ethical obligation to respect our constitution and the decision of the judges and he didn’t. His word to the Judges was worthless. If anyone thinks David Ryden wasn’t involved in this nonsense, they’re delusional.
Because of all of this outrageous conduct, Joe’s endorsement means little to nothing. David Ryden’s motivations on anything are suspect (as if his email wasn’t enough). Unfortunately, Ryden’s other endorsers have no clue and to a great majority of intelligent people, their word has little worth. The President of the Deputies’ Union should remember that when he’s next called to testify. My only concern is Jeff Gahler who is a truly honorable man. He shouldn’t suffer because David Ryden is an unethical, spoiled child.
At this point, anyone who is running is better than David Ryden. His conduct in this whole matter is outrageous and disgusting, especially for anyone that respects our constitution.
Those are strong allegations of wasted taxpayer money and cost in time to litigants seeking resolution to their legal concerns. Do you have any way to validate your claims that hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent on the search to fill Cassilly’s seat? The same goes for cases being delayed during the search process.
@wnat to know, yeah it’s real simple math. While they were dealing with this process, 5 judges, making inexcess of $100k each, times let’s be conservative), 7 hours each equals…$3,500,000. . How do know that conservative sum was wasted? Because that respected ALj isn’t in Joe’s position, right now and he’s not in Key West drinking mojitos and collecting his pension check. Again, he gave the judges his WORD.
How do I know there was a delay to other cases? It’s quite simple… because they were involved in this process and thus couldn’t spend time on opinions, motions and protracted jury trials. They’re human beings as well and can only work so many hours. Anyone involved in the judicial process, including the mailman can figure this out.
It’s not rocket science. If you see someone staggering about who reeks of alcohol, chances are, that person is drunk. That’s not an allegation, it’s deductive reasoning based on facts.
Unless your Mimi Cooper. You then get a police escort home and a promise of an invite to the next Bull and Oyster Roast for free.
The judges make that salary for the YEAR. NOT hourly. It’s amost comical how misinformed you are.
There are 40 hours in a working week. 52 weeks in a year. 2080 working hours per year.
By YOUR suggested 100k judges salary and 7 hours of time you suggest they devoted to the appointment each judge made $336.54 for their time. Times five judges = $1682.69.
Apparently it is rocket science. But I understand…. 3.5 million certainly sounds better for your false argument.
No, your right, I messed up the math. Yes, see I’m a grown up and can admit my mistakes. Still money out of the taxpayer coffers. Doesn’t include overhead and staff time. Not to mention the priceless delay to other cases. See, because the Circuit Court does way more than just criminal cases. I know it is hard to grasp for some people but the courthouse does not revolve around the State’s Attorneys office and Sheriffs office.
No. Of course they don’t. Because very little of what is said above is true at all. Breaking what down for “the regular folks?” Your misinformation?? From what was used to apply for appointment down to the judge’s considerations and who was “at the top of the list.” Courthouse gossip vs. facts are two very different things. But on here, it doesn’t matter. Because those who don’t like Ryden and/or Cassilly will do just about anything to twist the story to fit their agenda and false narrative.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/aegis/ph-ag-cassilly-reconsiders-1223-20161220-story.html
See attached article about who was picked by the Judges. Educate yourself. Courthouse gossip wasn’t required in this instance. Joe and Dave said enough and did enough on their own.
Well aware of who was chosen and Cassilly’s reconsideration of his retirement. I don’t think you’re in a position to urge anyone to “educate” themselves given what I’ve seen above. I’m simply saying all the other fun insider additions (like what was used to apply, who was in the “top” to be considered, Cassilly’s communications with the judges,etc.) you claim to have knowledge of are FALSE….courthouse gossip. But that ok. There is no reasoning with the unreasonable.
That’s okay. If you’re so informed, then you already know. I never said anything about what was applied in the determination process. That’s not for anyone to know, you or me. I’m quite happy to support our constitution and that includes respecting the decisions of the Circuit Court judges to chose Joe’s successor. And if all of us are so misinformed, then pray tell us, why wasn’t David Ryden chosen? I mean he’s there EVERY DAY. The judges KNOW him, know how he prosecutes cases, know his intellectual capabilities, know his ethical and moral standards?? Please do explain. We anxiously await your superior insight from your elevated position.
Well Said, and we will not get into the ethical behavior of the past three or four Deputy Sheriff Union Presidents, as they all have been either demoted, transferred or at some point in their career. As for the present one, we’ll just call him “Sparky” rather shocking to say the least. Know who’s the VP? You guessed it Aaron Pennman. Figure it ouit7
*out
Pennman is a complete fruit cake…..How in the hell does he rationalize raffling an AR-15 into the community when he is in a position of leadership in the HCSO? Even I know that was a stupid idea. Then he pulls the dirty politics card by sending out a mailer about her Muslim funding. Do we need racists as our Delegates? This is 2018 after all. The KKK has been minimized in this area to a bunch of nuts.
How in the hell can Pennman be a Delegate while he works as a County Employee? Anyone else see a conflict of interest here?
Good going Donald, hit almost every hate group you’re in right? The raffle was and still is totally legal and a semi automatic. But you wouldn’t know that, the only you time you saw live fire was on the range in boot camp, and almost shot yourself and your little electronic toys.
Gee look at that….Pennman is Vice President of the Union. Guess who gets endorsed by the Union? That’s right Pennman……
Nobody questioned the legality of the raffle. We question the wisdom of the raffle. A leader does things with wise decisions. A Leader sets a proper example. A Leader in Law Enforcement does not raffle an AR-15 into the community and then claim they are protecting Public Safety.
Nice try though….Come back when you can actually discuss without calling names. K?
Apply to the Department, well wait, I won’t go any further, because you neither would have a chance let alone have the guts to be a Deputy. Nor do they take people like you who did weekends in the jail.( Public Record Donnie Boy!) And they’re not too keen on people who sit behind a keyboard, make vulgar and indescribably pathetic insults of the Deputies, the Sheriff, The SA, his ASA’s and best yet the Judges….so go cry yourself to sleep somewhere else. And I didn’t even call you a name just state facts. Live in the county? God Bless you!
@ Nine to Five; you are a very intelligent and person of integrity. If only the citizens of this County knew what “games ” were played by Cassilly and crew, during his ‘fake retirement” it would Shock the conscious of a reasonable person. As far as Myself and the hundreds or thousands of people who know whose was chosen to replace the game player, we all would have been thanking our lucky stars as that person’s talent and drive would have set this county and the broken SAO in the right direction. That chosen person is a person of honor, integrity, code, ethical excellence and a person who’s temperament is above reproach. Harford County took a hard hit when that game playing, tissy fit throwing excuse of a DA played his games. Just like the kid who takes his ball, bat and glove and runs home from the ball field because he didn’t get his way. We can’t change that foulmouthed taste left in our mouths by that political stunt he pulled but on June 26, 2018 we can vote a person of that same honor, code, integrity and even temperament in as our Republican Choice to take the reigns of the SAO and begin to reform it in December of this year after his victory in November. His Name , simple ; Al Peisinger. .
@ kfjfnrnfb , @ Jckvifjrw: PLAIN AND SIMPLE , SOUR GRAPES! Come on back when you have a legitimate argument.
Its a conspiracy…..a hand full of people hate Ryden/Cassilly. Just like those pesky judges did not do what Cassilly wanted and therefore he “had more things to finish”. I imagine two babys in diapers running around the SAO crying and screaming because they cant get their way thru manipulation and deciet.
At best Joe Cassilly has a very large Integrity Problem. Ryden is his right hand man and therefore has some of the very same issues.
While these two children play games everyone else pays. Very disgusting that so called professionals would act like this.
Why not come out and say that in a public forum Donald? Have the nerve to say anything but as you call smear and make names. Kids in diapers? you need meds, and FAST !!
Say if from anywhere besides from behind your keyboard Bully !! You’re a coward!!
Do they indeed where diapers? Seems we touched a sensitive spot. Need some baby powder for that rash?
Hey Mr Non Maryland educated person, how dumb are you? Who”where’s” diapers? All us MD graduates know the correct spelling is wear? So tell us , we’re still waiting, why aren’t you living in Harford County?
*wears…..dam spell checker
I have lived in Harford County 30+ years what the hell are you talking about?
Again, ROFL …. “dam” : that which holds back water…How about Damn?
WOW the more that comes out about David Ryden the more concerns I have. He is a Hot Mess!
Do you think he’s hotter than a hooker’s doorknob on nickel night?
How’s the herpes?
Ask your mother.
You must be suffering from heatstroke cutting the lawn today , Truth, Tonya, Jane, Donald, anonymous etc. What no break for AC so you can watch your soap opera’s and make it fir into your twisted scheme of things?
Yep….making 6 figures doing it….slow in the Divorce business? Your not clever enough to come up with anything original are you? You were educated in Maryland correct? That explains why your more than a little slow. ?
Does the bond money from when you posted your house as bond count in that 6 figures? Pesky ole Public Records coming up to sting you again Donald? Want me to post the case number so we all can enjoy?
Donald, sitting here eating lunch and cruising Harford County Public Records, those pesky things on line here free to the public eye and information. Seems you don’t even own that house anymore you posted for bond on one of your many arrests here on the site, nor do you live in Harrisburg PA like you FB says? Care to share with the class why not? My educations seems to be doing quite well now, care to comment on that? I assume you will cry that this is a veiled threat here, one of public information that’s available to all? Shall I go on? Now with that being said, why don’t you cease calling people names and bullying people here. If you want to vote for someone else beside Dave Ryden ( But can’t) campaign in a polite way for your man. God would look favorably down upon you for doing that.
Wally is a special kind of stupid isn’t he? Guess preschool is out…..The short bus is definitely home since Wally is home……
Oh Donald, back to the ignorant comments about persons with alleged disabilities. Yeah people will listen to you know. How old are you maybe 8, or was that you were born in 1968? Remember God loves his Special Children, ones like you. May the Good Lord Be With you.
Well Donald, deflection and all your other nonsense,as you said before, “Stop the Bullshit and answer the questions?” so tell us Donald, why aren’t you living in Hazzard County as you have called it? Come on Jane, Tonya, anonymous, Mike Tyson, We the People, Truth be told and any other of the sorted names you use, stand up and tell me and the rest of us why you don’t live in Harford county anymore? Come on tough internet t guy ! We are all waiting? Answers please. God have Peace on your Soul. Another veiled threat asking you to answer something, not calling names? Please Dear Lord Look Over Him. And thank God he’s stopped these barrages on my Facebook pages…probably thrown off there as well
You don’t know your ass from a hole in the ground…..
Your uninformed d-bag. Corruption is the name of it.
We will love when your candidate goes down
Harford County government is corruption. It doesn’t know how to operate without corruption. Everything is political and crime committed by the government is overlooked. From shaky land deals to completely treasonous court decisions, Harford County has it all. The reality of it is that your county is actually referred to as “Hazzard County” and this is because it is hazardous to even travel thru Harford County, yet alone do business, reside or even talk on a cell phone in your county. It truly is sad that such a beautiful area is dominated by governmental corruption and treason. Once your current SAO is gone, demand better from whomever takes over regardless of who wins. Your children deserve better and your children are your future.
I could not have said it better SoulCrusher….Its a sad state of affairs.
Fortunate that news outlets like Dagger run an open forum where the corrupt cant shut things down to protect their own interests. Gahler, FOP, Ryden, Penman, and others who run dirty campaigns consisting of lies and innuendo should be ashamed of themselves. Where have the traits of integrity, professionalism, truth, and morality have gone?
Why aren’t you living in Harford County Truth, Jane?
Why not ask your mother as I take care of her needs every week. She comes over weekly while your riding the bus to preschool.
SoulCrusher — you are so right. Harford County is so corrupt, it is very sad. The county has so much potential. We need to clean house this election. We need new leaders. The dagger is a great forum to get out the dirty politicians. I hope people take a hard look at things before they vote this year. We need to get a new Board of Education, a new County Council. We need to clear out Vincenti and Beulah. They are puppets and not even that smart. Who is really in charge of Harford County? Would love some perspective on that.
Unfortunately many are led like ignorant Sheep. If they only took a minute to be informed they would know the kind of dirt bags in office in Harford County.
Why worry Donald, you don’t live in the county
Does the bond money from when you posted your house as bond count in that 6 figures? Pesky ole Public Records coming up to sting you again Donald? Want me to post the case number so we all can enjoy?
You sure have a fascination with matters that are unrelated to Mr. Ryden don’t you? Do you believe that anyone cares about what you have been ranting about? Especially in light of the numbers of Citizens who have the very same position concerning the SA candidate? I could understand if just 1 person was making such allegations, but that’s clearly not the case.
You should really refocus your attention where it belongs, which are the issues of the campaign like:
1) figuring out what Ryden will do after he loses the election
2) trying to find a rationale excuse for the email he sent to Sheriffs Officers asking for quid quo pro support
3) explaining the poor morale of his office members and the resulting departure of highly qualified staff, which has been confirmed on here by multiple sources
4) The cases he has screwed up like Graber where he tried to Jam Up a defendant by charging a felony wiretap charge for what was a traffic stop
5) How about the Murder case he recently had to Nolle Pro because they screwed it up?
6) What experience does he have to run a SAO given he has only been a Deputy SA since January 2018
7) How about his role in the Cassilly retirement debacle where Dave Ryden applied with his Sheriff’s Deputy Union letter (not letters from colleagues or other important people), wasn’t even close to the top of the list. Why is he now suddenly most qualified when the judges in Circuit Court did not find him qualified? The only Sour Grapes is Joe Cassilly who was passed over (rightfully so) for judge.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/aegis/ph-ag-cassilly-reconsiders-1223-20161220-story.html
So you can continue with your ignorant, juvenile, hissy fit, or actually answer the real issues that are being asked by many on here. Unless of course your delusional and believe a mass conspiracy is being orchestrated by one person Dave Ryden. Ironically nobody needs to orchestrate anything because Ryden does it to himself.
So stop with the deflection, distraction, intimidation, childish games, and answer the mail that has already been presented to you above. Short of answering the real mail nobody wants or cares to listen to your rants and bullying.
Its a conspiracy…..a hand full of people hate Ryden/Cassilly. Just like those pesky judges did not do what Cassilly wanted and therefore he “had more things to finish”. I imagine two babys in diapers running around the SAO crying and screaming because they cant get their way thru manipulation and deciet.
At best Joe Cassilly has a very large Integrity Problem. Ryden is his right hand man and therefore has some of the very same issues.
While these two children play games everyone else pays. Very disgusting that so called professionals would act like this.
Never deny anything because it’s the truth. Now we see, you are telling us you’re the ” Morality Police” This coming from the man that just called the SA and others ones running around in diapers, etc, short buses? Is this a veiled threat? So now Sheriff Gahler is in on it too? You my friend lack any sense of wisdom , and that’s a fact, proven here in this forum hundreds of times, and not name calling. Why don’t you visit Pennman and Gahler in person and say it to their face. I’m sure they will gladly answer you. You know where his office is, right across the street from the courthouse you spend so much time in. Oh my is that another threat? Seams to be a question. So Tell us why, why aren’t you living in Harford county? Why worry about Harford County Leadership when you live in Cecil County and mow grass on APG?
It will be ok…..go and relax…..In fact go read the new news that just came out. Did Penman raffle a rifle? Yes….not sure what one needs to explain to him. Seems self explanatory to us. Veiled threat? Well I guess you could, but seems like a stretch to us…..You ok? Take it easy…..
Answer please Donald, we’re all waiting to hear from you?
Wally you seem to be talking to yourself? Voices in your head?
They have medication to help you with that.
It would appear that Edward Nero one of the Baltimore 6 has come out with a Public Statement in support of Al P’s recollection of events in Baltimore City. Yes you can see it on Al P Facebook page and I am sure in the papers shortly.
Evidently Mr. Nero is a Harford County resident and felt strongly that Mr. Rydens miss-characterization needed to be corrected forthwith.
You go Donald, I’m positive Al , Lisa , and Diane tobin, as well as some of the other candidates you support, even a Judge in Balto Co, which has nothing whatsoever to do with Harford County, read this trash you write and I’m really sure the’re really proud of you and your Endorsements and behind them all the way. Oh BTW backing your man Al and Lisa at the same time, didn’t you rant about Dave attending different fundraisers out of respect? Oh you forget that. Lord please bring him back his memory! And Bless him Kindly !
Well Donald, you’re not.
So it appears Ryden lied. Can you agree on that? He used scum bag tactics and now is caught. If he will go to these levels to win a race what else is he capable of?
This is a professional colleague. Circuit Court Judges ruled against him as being most qualified. Now he wants voters to think he is somehow most qualified.
The Judges see him every day and know how he conducts himself.
Seems clear to us.
Nope. No lie. Just peisinger continuing to skew facts to fit his narrative. So same old same old.
“Prosecution (Merriam-Webster): the act or process of prosecuting; specifically: the institution and continuance of a criminal suit involving the process of pursuing formal charges
The prosecution of the Freddie Gray case began on May 1, 2015 when Albert Peisinger stood proudly next to Marilyn Mosby at the public spectacle announcing the charges against six innocent police officers.
When Albert Peisinger told the detective to get sealed search warrants for the officer’s personal cell phones to obtain evidence to be used against them – HE WAS PROSECUTING. When Albert Peisinger found a new judge to get search warrants that had been previously denied signed – HE WAS PROSECUTING. When Albert Peisinger put together discovery (which is providing the State’s evidence to the defense) – HE WAS PROSECUTING.
I have nothing but the utmost respect for Officer Nero and the rest of the officers involved, but prosecution begins long before you walk into a courtroom. Albert Peisinger wants to rewrite history and lead voters to believe that prosecution only happens in court. Prosecution begins when you are working toward charging someone with a crime which is precisely what he and that office did. Using his logic, would he also say that Marilyn Mosby didn’t prosecute them, since she was not personally trying the case?
Just a few text messages from Albert Peisinger to the detective, organizing and gathering evidence to be used at trial against the officers”… are up on Ryden’s Facebook now.
If you all were smart, you’d just let it go. Move onto something more worthwhile to discuss. But, you can’t do that, can you, Mr. Ryden? Narcissists can’t ever let it go. They must always be right, even when they are wrong, the world constantly revolves around you, to the extent of doing yourself and everyone around you harm, the means always justify the end. You just got caught in a blatant lie and yet you still refuse to accept your culpability. You now expect everyone, including Harford County law enforcement to believe your worthless words over an Officer who was the victim of Ms. Mosby’s madness. You may have won the premature and grossly erroneous endorsements of the Unions, but the Unions don’t vote, it’s members do and word on the street is alot of them are changing their minds based on this last stunt you pulled. They see you using them to your own benefit in future mailers if something horrible happens and they are exonerated. I think their fears are justified.
Why don’t you just stop writing anything you moron, because you have no idea how the system works except from behind the defendants table and how could you possibly know what any of the sitting judges think, especially one who smears Judges in this County , Judge Curtin in point. Go back to your hole in Ceciltucky. Everyone’s tired of you and your wacko comments. Exercise your rights on the catching the groundhog on the golf course on APG.
It will be ok…..go and relax…..In fact go read the new news that just came out. Did Penman raffle a rifle? Yes….not sure what one needs to explain to him. Seems self explanatory to us. Veiled threat? Well I guess you could, but seems like a stretch to us…..You ok? Take it easy…..
Wally ngabogaan kontol leutik kitu anjeunna asalna on di dieu pikeun nyieun dirina ngarasa leuwih alus ngeunaan eta.
Buddies Wally urang haseup retakan sareng masihan unggal jobs niup séjén bari nyandak eta nepi burit éta
And this one refers to even more viral and disgusting comments regarding ingesting CDS, oral and anal sex. Yes This is Donald at his best folks. This is also Sundanese. He should be banned from this site.
It took him 1.5 hours to figure it out. What a dufus.
Ryden campaign must be unrecoverable as these clowns seem to have nothing but time on their hands.
Unlike you , we have wives and family and other things to done than be an internet tough guy. God Loves you Donald,
uh huh….sure you do.
The fight against racism and xenophobia is a priority for the European Union as a whole, and the fight against racism and xenophobia is also a priority.
Donald knows how to use a translator app and this is another viral comment from him. Politely translated it states that ” I have a small penis and come on the Dagger to make me feel better about it”. This language my friends is Sundanese. Nice try, why aren’t you living in the county? That’s plain old English for you. Remember Donald, God Loves you!
Answer please Donald, we’re all waiting to hear from you?
Wally ngabogaan kontol leutik kitu anjeunna asalna on di dieu pikeun nyieun dirina ngarasa leuwih alus ngeunaan eta.
Donald knows how to use a translator app and this is another viral comment from him. Politely translated it states that ” I have a small penis and come on the Dagger to make me feel better about it”. This language my friends is Sundanese. Nice try, why aren’t you living in the county? That’s plain old English for you. Remember Donald, God Loves you!
I thought I would let everyone know that I voted today. I can emphatically tell you that as a retired career police officer there was no way I could cast a vote for Al P. for State’s Attorney. I hope that he and Mosby both tank.
Hopefully you didn’t vote Ryden. Anybody but the Good Old Boy Club.
Here is the full article for those that may not be able to open it Harford prosecutor candidates object to Cassilly-backed attorney’s email to police
By: Heather Cobun Daily Record Legal Affairs Writer June 13, 2018
Harford County State’s Attorney Joseph I. Cassilly in his Bel Air, Md. office (File)
Harford County State’s Attorney Joseph I. Cassilly in his Bel Air, Md. office (File)
After nine terms in office Harford County State’s Attorney Joseph I. Cassilly is not seeking reelection this year, and a pack of four Republican challengers are vying to be on the ballot in November to take his place.
Cassilly has thrown his support behind David Ryden, his deputy as of January, but the other candidates expressed concern about some of Ryden’s campaign statements. They focused in particular on an email sent to county law enforcement in March advertising a fundraising event by suggesting their support is how they can thank Ryden for taking late-night and weekend calls, getting them out of court early, and “going out of my way to jam up some guy who spit or hit you on the road.”
Ryden said he was simply asking police to support someone who has worked with them rather than against them.
“I think it’s perfectly appropriate to remind the guys and the ladies who sacrifice themselves every day out there what type of prosecutor do you want reviewing your cases and making determinations about what we’re doing with criminals,” he said.
The “jam up” comment meant putting people in jail for assaulting police, he said.
“Attacking law enforcement is particularly offensive here in Harford County,” Ryden said, referencing the line-of-duty deaths of two deputies in 2016. “We certainly take a dim view on that.”
But Ryden’s fellow candidates in the June 26 GOP primary all expressed concern about the tone of the email and its implications.
“I am deeply troubled and offended by that email,” said Steven Trostle, current interim state’s attorney in Cecil County. “I believe it is a strong-arm tactic by Mr. Ryden, and whether or not it violates any rules of professional conduct or ethics is for another body to determine.”
Lisa Marts, a former Harford County prosecutor who left the office in 2016, said she thought the email “ethically had some issues.”
“It’s concerning when you have someone who has that kind of power,” she said. “You have to consider how’s he going to handle cases in the future.”
Albert Peisinger, a career prosecutor with the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office, called the language “questionably unethical” and “very quid pro quo.”
“I think it’s unethical to ask for favors,” he said. “I think it’s also unethical to describe your job as doing them a favor.”
Democratic candidate Carlos R. Taylor, who is running unopposed in the June 26 primary, did not respond to a request for comment.
Ryden said the email was about supporting law enforcement but if there is ever a question about the validity of a police officer’s report, it would be investigated.
“If something doesn’t smell right, there’s probably something wrong,” he said. “We don’t just take law enforcement at face value.”
Cassilly said “maybe the language wasn’t the best” but it does not mean Ryden will not be an objective prosecutor.
“The police don’t get a pass up here or some kind of immunity for criminal conduct,” he said. “They know if you’re living in Harford County you’re going to be held to the same standard as any other citizen.”
Sheriff Jeff Gahler, who is up for reelection and has endorsed Ryden, said he was not a recipient of the email, which was advertising a fundraising event with Ryden and himself, but he is familiar with it.
“I leave that to Dave Ryden to answer for,” he said. “It wasn’t my thoughts, it was his thoughts and his campaign.”
Gahler added that he does not believe his deputies face any pressure to support Ryden, though the deputies’ union has endorsed him as a whole.
“The deputies feel free when they cast their vote to vote the way they feel, not under any specific pressure,” he said.
Baltimore defense attorney Margaret Mead, who handles cases frequently in Harford County, said the email was brought to her attention about two weeks after it was sent. She said she is concerned by the language.
“I was so troubled by it because in the current climate where officers have been videotaped being horribly aggressive and abusive to a person, to an arrestee, and then he says, ‘Look if you elect me and the person who spits on you, hits you, I will jam them up,’ that’s a threat,” she said. “That is setting a tone for policies and procedures in an office that is supposed to protect the United States Constitution that is supposed to protect any citizen.”
Mead is not a Harford County resident and is not publicly supporting any of the candidates, but she said she is researching whether Ryden has potentially violated the Maryland Attorneys’ Rules of Professional Conduct.
“It’s still being questioned whether or not it does violate the rules of ethics,” she said. “I would never in a million years want to make a complaint about somebody if I were wrong. Something might be ethical and not moral.”
Why clog up the thread Donald? We’ve seen your cut and pastes before. ..
I would also like to mention the fact that it is important for us to have a common approach to the issue.
You really must be jealous of us. Posting under my name again, boy that cuts deep. So why aren’t you living in the county anymore?
My ding a ling is small so I come here
They focused in particular on an email sent to county law enforcement in March advertising a fundraising event by suggesting their support is how they can thank Ryden for taking late-night and weekend calls, getting them out of court early, and “going out of my way to jam up some guy who spit or hit you on the road.”
In reference to Ryden and what should be done:
Vote for this guy and you will get a continuance of the current Harford County State’s Attorney Office. You can NOT reform your Judicial system by placing a person taught and trained by the longest running prosecuting traitor to the United States, that currently sits in that position. Be forewarned, this man will betray you and your families and will bring forward more terrorism, racketeering, perjury and treason to your county, all under the color of law. The entire Maryland Judicial Department is an act of treason against the United States and persecution of citizens thru foreign laws of international treaties is what they are after. Put this man in and you will get more of the same…..
1. Always do the right thing, even when it is unpopular.
2. Law Enforcement is not just about convicting the guilty, it is also about exonerating the innocent.
After 4 decades of the Harford County State’s Attorney being run by one person, do you want someone (Ryden) with no government office management skills running the office, or do you want someone with that experience?
I have seen the State’s Attorney office over the decades zealously pursue seemingly minor crimes with questionable basis while the opioid epidemic has ravaged out of control. How can anyone who is in that office talk about public safety when they missed one of the greatest crises that this county has ever seen? People in our county are hurt and dying and it is time for a change.
Rydens Words: “Going out of my way to jam up some guy…..” to Sheriffs Officers whom he is encouraging to support him.
Panty waste attorneys would know what it takes to be a HCSO? Please don’t insult the Sheriff’s by your dribble. HCSO could not afford my pay requirements to begin with.
I can’t be brought.
Why is Ryden having such issues?
Brought? Must not be a Maryland Education.
That’s the best you can come up with? Pretty pathetic. Especially as your candidate is going down in flames.
He is going down as a result of his own arrogance and narcissism.
Screw both of these men. Vote Lisa Marts. No mud slinging, no bashing, no need to: she is truly and honestly experienced as a CAREER prosecutor. She is THE ONLY CANDIDATE with results in prosecuting Harford County CRIMINALS. No man charged with and execution style double homicide has walked free under her watch (unlike Ryden). No police officers were railroaded under her watch (unlike Albee). She’s not a self-serving liar; she’s not someone who destroyed a marriage. She is honest, ethical and hands down the only person running for SA who will do the job for the people and not for self-aggrandizement. Please do some research now before you vote. Neither man running has nearly the qualifications and prudence that this woman has.
Lisa Marts is the definition of a self serving liar. She resigned before she was FIRED from Harford County for violating a victims rights, mishandling a violent domestic violence case, putting the victim in danger and ultimately hearing about it from the administrative judge who was appalled at her actions. After months of sabatoge, other screw ups and lying to her coworkers and “friends.” She even sent an email outlining her own inexcusable behaviors in an attempt to save herself. Lisa Marts was a BIG part of the morale issue at the state’s attorney’s office because it fit HER AGENDA to have people believing that Cassilly was against them and the office was falling apart. She’s in the perfect place now, being the Democrat that she is. Baltimore City. Where criminals aren’t held accountable and she has Mosby for a boss. I’m sure they share similar views.
You’re an idiot. Months of sabotage? She caused the morale issue? You are delusional. Cassilly, Ryden, Tobin and Brooks were the ones who created a culture of favoritism for their cronies. Their actions, paranoia, and deceitfulness created an atmosphere of fear and loathing. Ryden is a pig who destroyed a marriage when he had an affair with a subordinate. Cassily just got exhausted, and Ryden saw that and took advantage of that. Tobin, desperate for a judge appointment, floundered further and further into a hole of despair, so she took it out on everyone. Brooks just waited to retire from that shit-show. You must know this all. Sounds like you work there.
Wow what a story…..I find it interesting that everything happening in the SAO is the fault of everyone, but those currently in charge. Why is that? I tend to believe June 26 as I have seen first hand what happens when the SAO is involved. Ultimately the buck stops with Joe Cassilly doesn’t it? And now Dave Ryden. They created this mess and now everyone else gets to live with it. Time for new leadership.
And if we are going to talk about mishandling a case let’s discuss the Nolle pros of Terrel Davis. You must know—the double execution style homicide defendant who walked AFTER A JURY WAS CHOSEN because the prosecutor (Ryden) neglected to contact the state’s main witness? (A LEO , not a civilian). An “alleged”murderer is walking around free as a bird because of Ryden’s negligence. But why would you know anything about that. It’s not like you work at SAO.
*Terrell Walton, 12-K-16-91
Take 2: Terrell Darnell Walton, 12-K-16-919.
Double homicide. Maryland judiciary has Scott Lewis as the ASA of record, but Ryden called the shots.
Wasn’t it Bernard Davis she was talking about? Double Shooting in Edgewood some 10 years ago? I may be wrong?
Wayne, Adam, Caylin: Happy 4th of July! Is the sneak that you supported for SA marching in the parade today?
So far little has changed in that office. We see more of the Cassilly/Ryden policy that simply doesn’t work. Unnecessary cases being pursued at huge cost to the taxpayer and limited resources continues. Staff are not accountable and are manipulated by those who manipulate the overall justice system to their own ends. Its a sad state of affairs.
Those of us who supported his candidacy expect change. Not more of the same with different names. Four years comes quickly.