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Maryland State Police troopers bowing their heads on stage during a graduation ceremony in 2019.

Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford will speak at the graduation ceremony for the Maryland State Police 149th Trooper Candidate Class in Reisterstown, MD.

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How Qualified Immunity Protects Cops Who Kill

Peyton Ham, a 16-year-old from Leonardtown, Md, stands next to his grandfather, Keith Raley, while doing tree clearing work. Two days after this photo was taken Ham was shot and killed by a Maryland State Police trooper.

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Federal Appeals Court Questions Handling Of Case Against Cop Who Killed Peyton Ham

16 Year Old Fatally shot By Maryland State Trooper

Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Cop Who Killed Peyton Ham

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