Ivan Bates
Ivan Bates is the Baltimore City State's Attorney, known for his commitment to justice and integrity in the legal process. Recently, he made headlines by withdrawing a motion to vacate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, stating that the previous administration's motion contained false and misleading statements.
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Baltimore State Attorney Ivan Bates discussed the city’s drop in homicides in 2025, crediting tough on crime prosecution.
Baltimore homicides drop to 134 in 2025 from 202 in 2024 under Bates
United States· 2026-01-25
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates tells Fox News Digital how a crackdown on repeat offenders and tougher laws has helped drive murders down.
Baltimore prosecutor credits targeting repeat offenders for falling murdersUnited States· 2025-10-07
Ivan Bates, the state's attorney in Baltimore, describes the incident as a powerful reminder of the city's ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic.
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Iceland· 2025-07-11
The city's state attorney, Ivan Bates, said the incident 'serves as a powerful reminder of our city's ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic'.
Dozens taken to hospital after suspected mass overdose in Baltimore
United Kingdom· 2025-07-11
Ivan Bates is the current Baltimore state's attorney who expressed belief in the jury's verdict.
U.S. judge formally sentences Adnan Syed to time served in Serial podcast case
Canada· 2025-03-15
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates had to decide whether to continue his predecessor’s efforts to vacate Syed’s conviction.
Judge rules Adnan Syed will remain free, granting his motion for sentence reductionUnited States· 2025-03-06
Ivan Bates is Baltimore City State’s Attorney who withdrew the motion to vacate Syed’s conviction.
Adnan Syed case: Baltimore prosecutors give up fight to vacate murder conviction ahead of hearingUnited States· 2025-02-26