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Court Reinstates Late Aaron Hernandez's Murder Conviction
The Supreme Judicial Court on Wednesday scrapped the legal principle that erased Hernandez's conviction after he killed himself in prison. -
College coaches, others indicted in admissions bribery case
College coaches and others have been charged in a sweeping admissions bribery case unsealed in federal court. -
Could The Suspect In The Jassy Correia Case Get The Death Penalty?
While Massachusetts has abolished the death penalty for state crimes, it is possible that suspect Louis Coleman could face capital punishment under federal law. -
Manafort’s Sentence: Justice Served Or An Easy Out?
Many are decrying Paul Manafort's sentencing of less than four years as far too lenient. -
Maryland Court Denies New Murder Trial For 'Serial' Convict Adnan Syed
The ruling is the latest in a protracted legal drama surrounding a 20-year-old murder case. Attorneys for the man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend say they haven't exhausted their legal options. -
Supreme Judicial Court Upholds Record Fine on Local Alcohol Distributor
The SJC upheld the finding that a beer distributor in Everett violated the law by paying more than $100,000 to local bars to put their products on tap. -
Ginsburg's Recovery Prescription: Plenty Of Opinions
Eleven days before her 86th birthday, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was in fine form as she announced two of the court's three opinions on Monday. -
Manafort Seeks Leniency In Sentencing
Trump campaign adviser Paul Manafort pleaded guilty last year to conspiracy against the United States. His lawyers are arguing that at his age, a long imprisonment would amount to a 'life sentence.' -
Judge Rules Male-Only Draft Violates Constitution
Now that women serve in combat roles, it's no longer justified to exclude them from draft requirements, a federal judge ruled. The case was brought by a men's advocacy group. -
New York City Admits Defrauding FEMA Out Of Millions After Superstorm Sandy
The city sought reimbursement for vehicles it said were damaged by Sandy. But many of them were already "junk" years before the storm, according to a settlement.
