The legal troubles of Perry Ealim and Demetria Stallings were just two of several matters The Capital learned about last week while checking the backgrounds of the 44 candidates running for county executive, County Council and various offices in the county's Circuit Courthouse.
Online searches of the state and federal court system and trips to several area courthouses also revealed numerous old lawsuits, traffic tickets and...
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This is the best we have? - 2010-07-14 13:40:41
We need a a candidate like Herbert Spencer to run!
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Accompanying Box? - 2010-07-13 19:38:13
The article says 'The names of at least 22 candidates for public office in Anne Arundel County appeared as defendants or plaintiffs in the state and federal court systems, according to searches performed by The Capital. (See accompanying box.)'
Where is the 'accompanying box'?
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Redmond - 2010-07-12 14:54:59
Everyone is talking about Ealim.Tom Redmond is one of the biggest crooks I've ever seen.Has anyone ever had the experience of dealing with one of his obnoxious tow truck drivers.Go ahead and reelect Redmond.You think Owens was bad.People will be running to other counties.
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I'm confused - 2010-07-12 10:14:19
Someone correct me if I am wrong but isn't Perry Ealim married? Hasn't he been married for some time? Where does the girlfriend and illegitimate child fit in?
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Glad to see... - 2010-07-12 08:02:23
...the Capital on the ball this time after Paul Foer embarrassed them last year with the Zina Pierre revelations.
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A Real 'Piece of Work' - 2010-07-12 07:23:11
This Perry Ealim sounds like a real "model citizen" we would definitely want involved in decision-making for the County (NOT)! He's physically capable of striking a woman with an object, yet he can't walk to a second floor class on anger management? He doesn't follow his personal affairs close enough to know there's a warrant for him? He uses the by now cliched excuse of the 'race card' when stating Md courts are unfair?
Way to "man-up" Perry! Best to clean up your own house before starting on the County maybe?
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What a moron - 2010-07-11 19:21:15
"I'm color blind, but the courts are not," [Ealim] said.
I don't think slandering the legal system in Maryland is the best way to start a political career, champ. You have just given a nice talking point to your opponent: "Ealim Says Maryland Judicial System is Racially Biased."
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Let - 2010-07-11 13:23:17
the race baiting begin, someone told him place the race card it never fails.
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Perry Ealim - 2010-07-11 08:44:34
Read the following quote from Ealim and tell me if this makes sense to you:
"Ealim said the allegations were "totally lies." He said he pleaded guilty only because he is black and his girlfriend was white. He said his attorney told him he would look like "a big black bully" if he challenged the charges in court."
Sorry, I don't buy it.
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