PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On Friday, August 18th, criminal charges were dropped against Del. Jeffrie E. Long Jr., a Democrat representing parts of Calvert and Prince George’s County.
In April 2023, Long was charged with home invasion and first-degree assault after he allegedly entered a Huntingtown home uninvited and threatened a woman with a metal pipe. The woman in question was apparently Long’s aunt.
These charges were, however, later reduced to misdemeanor charges of fourth-degree burglary and second-degree assault on May 31st.
“Since day one I have always maintained my innocence and I would like to thank those who stood with me during this process,” said Long after the charges were officially dropped in court. “I wish all parties well as I continue to pray for them. I look forward to continuing to work for Maryland and represent the great residents of District 27B.”
Attorney Michael Adams, who represented the delegate in court, was also very satisfied with the results of the court proceedings, saying, “The allegations were false and Jeffrie has finally been vindicated.”
Long has recently expressed interest in being an advocate for addressing mental health within Maryland’s African American Community.
He was first elected to the state legislature in November 2022 at the age of 26, making him the second youngest current member of the House of Delegates. He also serves as a pastor in his local church.
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Must be nice to be so privileged…
Facts
It was probably Trump’s fault anyway.
** remember this article, because charges can be dropped, its a matter of it being done ** The criminal justice reform movement respectfully requests that you handle your differences without committing a crime.
Enter some peoples’ homes uninvited with a weapon (iron pipe) in your hand and you will not need to worry about the charges being dropped.
I agree it must be nice to be so privileged… If he continues to behave this way his friends and love ones will be planning his funeral. I am a nurse and I have loves one’s who struggle with mental illnesses and I would never want this guy to help them out and I will never tell any of my friends and family to attend his church.