Judge in Lindsay Clancy case says he'll declare a mistrial, then gives defense 1 hour to appeal
The deliberations have taken a dramatic turn late in the week when the foreperson told the judge that a lone holdout was refusing to follow the court’s instructions about reasonable doubt.
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MassHealth to defund homeless health care program that serves thousands statewide
Employees worry patients will suffer and health care costs will ultimately rise under what’s supposed to be a cost-saving measure. -
Boston law enforcement experts call vulgar texts revealed in Karen Read lawsuit ‘appalling’
Retired Boston Police Officer Donna Gavin said “I think there is the mentality that women don’t belong, that we may have taken a job that a man really deserved. I don’t think we’re looked at as equals.” -
Mass. plaintiff, attorneys cheer ruling against Trump immigration policies affecting 39 countries
In a ruling harshly criticizing the administration, Chief Judge John McConnell Jr. accused the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of ignoring the law. -
Is this allergy season in Massachusetts really as bad as it feels?
We're at the tail end of tree pollen season and the beginning of grass pollen season, so there’s an overlap. This is one reason the second half of May into June can often bring about some of the worst allergies. -
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Advisory warns visitors of immigration constraints ahead of World Cup
Groups say surveillance, human rights, and entry are all in question, especially at airports -
Police seek public’s help investigating arson at Boston Museum of African American History
The National Park Service and Boston police are investigating an incident in which package contents were ripped open and set on fire behind the building on Joy Street in Beacon Hill. -
Mass. boosts spending with minority-owned businesses but gaps remain, report finds
Massachusetts increased spending with minority-owned businesses by $4.53 billion since last year, according to a report released by the state’s Supplier Diversity Office. But that upward trend obscures the state continuing to fall short of its goals for LGBTQ- and veteran-owned businesses.
