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Appeals court tosses convictions of 2 parents in 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scandal
The ruling is a blow for prosecutors, who netted more than 50 convictions in the scandal. -
Harvard student struck by equipment plans to sue MBTA
her attorney says the real goal is to get more information on how the MBTA is handling safety concerns -
Corporate manslaughter and worker's comp: What's at stake after Newburyport chemical plant worker's death
The explosion at a Seqens/PCI Synthesis chemical plant remains under investigation. -
Wrongfully convicted Massachusetts man gets $13M settlement
He said he has forgiven those who put him behind bars. -
Why estate planning isn’t only for the wealthy
The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts will take up a case about a pet trust. -
27,000 OUI convictions in doubt after ‘huge’ SJC ruling, former public safety secretary says
The state’s highest court paved the way for tens of thousands of requests for new trials in drunk-driving cases spanning nearly a decade. -
Former Holyoke Soldiers’ Home leaders can be prosecuted for COVID deaths, SJC rules
AG Campbell’s office said the decision returns the case to Hampden Superior Court, where they face criminal charges in the more than 70 deaths. -
New evidence could exonerate girlfriend charged in Boston police officer’s death, defense claims
A year ago, John O'Keefe was found dead in a snowbank and Karen Read was charged with several crimes. -
Abortion supporters cautiously celebrate Supreme Court preserving access to abortion pill
“A temporary sigh of relief.” “This is good news, but it shouldn’t have gotten to this point.” -
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill for now
The court's action Friday almost certainly will leave access to mifepristone unchanged at least into next year as appeals play out.