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Pasadena Student With Special Needs Named Prom Queen

In Pasadena, a prom queen is sitting high on her throne. In fact, you could say she’s on cloud nine.

2013/05/08

Sheryl Crow Headlines Down Syndrome Charity Event

Singer Sheryl Crow is headlining a fundraiser for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation in Washington.

2013/05/08

Advocacy Groups Want Investigation Into Death Of Man With Down Syndrome

It’s a case that made national headlines. A Frederick County man with Down syndrome died in police custody and no charges were filed against the deputies. Now the Department of Justice may step in.

2013/04/24

Down Syndrome Groups Seek Probe Of Md. Death

National advocates for people with Down syndrome said Tuesday they are pressing for an independent investigation into the death of a man who suffocated while three security officers were trying to forcibly remove him from a movie theater.

2013/04/23

Freelance Journalist Trent Rosecrans Joined Ed And Steve

Freelance journalist Trent Rosecrans joined Ed & Steve to talk about an article he wrote.

1057 The Fan–2013/04/22

Justice Department Looking Into Death Of Man With Down Syndrome At Movie Theater

Days after new details emerge in an autopsy report, the Department of Justice says it will continue looking into the death of a disabled man who died while in police custody in Frederick.

2013/03/28

Down Syndrome Advocates Meet With Justice Dept.

Advocates for people with Down syndrome say the custody death of a Maryland man has caught the attention of the U.S. Justice Department.

2013/03/26

No Charges Against Officers In Md. Disabled Man’s Death

Outrage in Frederick. Three officers will not be charged in the homicide of a young man with Down syndrome who died in their custody.

2013/03/22

Frederick County Sheriff Speaks Out For First Time Since Disabled Man Dies In Police Custody

The Frederick County Sheriff is breaking his silence after a developmentally disabled men dies when deputies remove him from a movie theater.

2013/02/22

Group Urges Police Training On Down Syndrome

A Frederick County support group is urging increased police training related to developmental disabilities after a man with Down syndrome died in police custody.

2013/02/21