Crime & Safety

Cal Ripken Will Address Mother's Abduction In News Conference

National Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken will speak to the media about Vi Ripken's abduction.

Cal Ripken has given many speeches and news conferences from the B&O Warehouse at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Not like this.

Ripken, the National Baseball Hall of Famer, will address the media Friday morning in regards to the abduction of his mother.

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will provide a recap of the press conference.

Violet Ripken, 74, was taken from her home by a man hiding in her garage between 7 and 8 a.m. on July 24, and returned unharmed to her neighborhood, where she was found tied up in her car around 6:15 a.m. on July 25, police said.

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Cal Ripken will be the only family member to speak at the news conference, which will begin with an update from law enforcement.

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