Sean Urbanski, who stabbed Lt. Richard Collins III at UMD, seeks new trial Urbanski's attorneys argue the trial court acted inappropriately by allowing the jury to see racist memes from Urbanski’s phone. Abigail Russ October 15, 2021
Sean Urbanski sentenced to life in prison in murder of 1st Lt. Richard Collins The former UMD student killed Collins in the early hours of May 20, 2017. Amanda Hernández January 14, 2021
Seniors reflect on a tragic and tumultuous four years at UMD For many, the painful memories linger. Diamondback Staff April 29, 2020
Sean Urbanski’s sentencing delayed until June due to coronavirus concerns Urbanski murdered 2nd Lt. Richard Collins in 2017. Christine Condon April 1, 2020
Maryland General Assembly passes hate crime bill in honor of Richard Collins The bill still requires Gov. Larry Hogan's signature. Matt McDonald March 17, 2020
“Our son’s legacy”: Parents of Richard Collins take to Annapolis to back hate crime bills The bills would amend Maryland’s hate crime statute to include crimes that are partially hate-based. Lyna Bentahar February 12, 2020
City council backs state hate crime bills supported by family of Richard Collins The bills would modify Maryland's hate crime statute to include offenses committed either in whole or in part because of hate. Angela Mecca February 12, 2020
Richard Collins’ family will take to Annapolis next week in push for hate crime law reform The state legislature is slated to hear bills Tuesday that would broaden Maryland's hate crime statute. Christine Condon February 7, 2020
Year in review: The Diamondback’s 2019 in pictures A recap of our biggest stories and moments — in images. Julia Nikhinson December 30, 2019
Family of Richard Collins planning to push for changes in Maryland’s hate crime law Jurors convicted a former UMD student of first-degree murder in Collins' death. Diamondback Staff December 18, 2019