Subject: Afternoon Buzz: ‘I’m a prince’: After years of searching for family history, a Maryland pastor discovers royal ties to Africa
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Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2019 21:19:25 +0000

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Ex-Montgomery official gets 4 years in federal prison for embezzling $6.7 million; Gov. Larry Hogan to President Trump: ‘What are you so afraid of?’

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A descendant of slaves, the Rev. Jay Speights discovered his ancestors in Benin sold others into slavery. He’s working to reconcile both parts of his family’s past.

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Ex-Montgomery official gets 4 years in federal prison for embezzling $6.7 million <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/ex-montgomery-official-gets-4-years-in-federal-prison-for-67m-embezzling-scheme/2019/02/22/125096bc-3552-11e9-854a-7a14d7fec96a_story.html?utm_term=.7f26071f6a79&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Byung Il “Peter” Bang pleaded guilty last November to federal charges of wire fraud and fraud and false statements. He still faces sentencing on state charges of a theft scheme over $100,000 and misconduct in office.

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Two suspects in the Oct. 31 incident at Damascus High School remain charged as adults.

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Students were required to simulate moving through the Underground Railroad.

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The region’s leaders have been in a standoff over bringing back late-night service. The latest idea would keep the system open until 2 a.m. on weekends and midnight during the week.

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Va. Republicans plan public hearings into sex assault allegations against Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax <https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/va-republicans-plan-hearings-into-sex-assault-allegations-against-lt-gov-justin-fairfax/2019/02/22/92eb5038-36b4-11e9-af5b-b51b7ff322e9_story.html?utm_term=.468fa5ed2d71&wpisrc=nl_buzz&wpmm=1>

Over objections from Democrats, Republican leaders say they will invite women to testify

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