4 updates on U of Maryland Medical System's board scandal

In chronological order, here are four updates on a business scandal involving members of Baltimore-based University of Maryland Medical System's board:

March 18: Baltimore mayor resigns from U of Maryland Medical System board amid scrutiny
Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh resigned from the UMMS board of directors amid scrutiny for failing to disclose a previous $500,000 book deal with the organization.

March 19: 3 board members resign from U of Maryland Medical System, 4 others on leave of absence: 5 things to know
Two more board members resigned from UMMS one day after Ms. Pugh gave up her role on UMMS' board.

March 20: Baltimore mayor returns $100K from $500K book deal with U of Maryland Medical System
Ms. Pugh missed several public appearances March 20 amid criticism over the $500,000 book deal she had with UMMS while sitting on the system's board of directors.

March 21: CEO of U of Maryland Medical System to take leave of absence amid scandal
The president and CEO of UMMS agreed to take a leave of absence, effective March 25, amid a scandal involving business deals between the system and several of its board members.

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