BALTIMORE (AP) — Mayor Martin O'Malley has apologized to the city prosecutor in their first meeting since he publicly berated her for dropping charges against a police officer accused of corruption.

"There was no yelling and screaming. We were all very civilized and civil," State's Attorney Patricia Jessamy said after the Thursday meeting.

O'Malley, in a profanity-laced tirade two weeks ago, told reporters Jessamy didn't have the "guts" to try Brian L. Sewell, a police officer accused of fabricating drug charges.

Jessamy said she dropped the misconduct charges against Sewell because critical evidence was lost as a result of a break-in at a police department unit.

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O'Malley said he wanted a fresh start.

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