News & Press

Greenberger Comments on Al-Qaeda Kidnapping a U.S. Aid Worker

May 7, 2012
WBAL TV

CHHS Founding Director Michael Greenberger appeared on several local television stations in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. to discuss the Warren Weinstein case. The Rockville, Md. native is a foreign aid worker who was kidnapped by Al-Qaeda in Pakistan last year. The terrorist group released a video of the man as a way to negotiate with the U.S.

CHHS Director Comments on Anniversary of Osama bin Laden's Death

The first week of May 2012 marks one year since U.S. Special Forces raided Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan and shot the Al Qaeda leader to death. Baltimore news outlets WJZ-TV and WBAL-TV turned to CHHS Director Michael Greenberger for his perspective on what the anniversary means for the continued fight against terrorism and the strength of Al Qaeda.

Policy Analyst Patrick Rose Named Emerging Leader in Biosecurity

CHHS congratulates Policy Analyst Patrick Rose on being named an Emerging Leader in UPMC’s Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Initiative.

Michael Greenberger Breaks Down Majid Khan Case for Local CBS Television Investigation

April 26, 2012
WJZ-TV

Once described as a nice, normal suburban teenager, former Maryland resident Majid Khan soon became an al Qaeda operative planning attacks in the U.S. and abroad. WJZ-TV wanted to take a closer look at the case and they turned to CHHS Founder and Director Michael Greenberger for perspective.

CHHS Staff Members Contribute Cybersecurity Articles to ABA Webzine

March 15, 2012
Law Practice Today

CHHS staff members Marcus Rauschecker, Nishamarie Sherry, Peter Fox, Lori Romer Stone, Peter Suh, David Mandell, Karla Schaffer and Ulka Ghanta contributed articles to the American Bar Association's monthly webzine, Law Practice Today.

Anthony Villa Guests on FOX 45 to Discuss the Shooting of Afghani Civilians

March 13, 2012
WBFF TV

The alleged murders of 16 innocent Afghani civilians, 9 of whom were children, at the hands of a U.S. soldier has President Obama apologizing and the Taliban calling for revenge. CHHS Senior Law and Policy Analyst Anthony Villa appeared on FOX 45's morning show to explore the impacts this shooting will have on U.S.-Afghanistan relations and the planned withdrawal of troops.

Adrian Wilairat Discusses Police Response to a University of Maryland Student's Threatened Rampage

March 12, 2012
WBAL TV

CHHS Associate Director Adrian Wilairat spoke to WBAL about a student’s online threats to open fire on University of Maryland’s campus. He touched on why a campus wide alert was not issued and how individuals were able to help law enforcement with the case.

Michael Greenberger Comments on "Kony 2012" Video

March 9, 2012
WJZ-TV

CHHS Founder and Director Michael Greenberger discuss the global impact of the "Kony 2012" video. Greenberger hopes this movement leads to similar efforts to put a spotlight on other human rights violations happening around the world.

Vernon Herron Featured in Baltimore Sun Story on Campus Emergency Alerts

March 3, 2012
Baltimore Sun

CHHS Senior Policy Analyst Vernon Herron told The Baltimore Sun issuing college campus-wide alerts is never a bad thing. The 27-year veteran of the Maryland State Police went on to say, "it's easy to come back and say, 'All's clear.' If you have to think about sending an alert, you should send an alert."

Media Calls Upon CHHS for Major Terrorism Court Case Analysis

March 1, 2012

CHHS Founder and Director Michael Greenberger and Senior Law & Policy Analyst Anthony Villa appeared in The Chicago Tribune, The Baltimore Sun,

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