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Chicago Crime Spikes As Police Avoid Becoming 'The Next Viral Video'
Chicago is having a bloody year.Already since January, more than 100 people have been murdered in the city — double the number of homicides in Chicago… -
After 35 Years In Prison For Murder, A Somerville Man Gets A Chance For A New Trial
Thirty-five years after Burlington native James Rodwell was convicted of the high-profile murder of a Massachusetts police captain’s son, a Superior Court… -
Research On Maturing Brains Leads To Attempts To Reduce Youth Recidivism
Judicial officials and Beacon Hill policymakers are starting to develop new methods of disciplining adolescents, focused more on their level of maturity… -
56 Members Of MS-13 Gang Charged In Massachusetts
Federal authorities say they have charged 56 members of the MS-13 gang in and around Boston.U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz held a news conference Friday… -
Boston Mayor Walsh Touts Drops In Crime And Arrests In His 2nd State Of The City Address
To mark the midpoint of his first term at the helm of the city of Boston, Mayor Marty Walsh spoke with confidence about his administration’s achievements… -
7 British Men Guilty Of Massive Easter Gem Heist
Over the Easter holiday in 2015, millions of dollars worth of cash, gems and jewelry were stolen from a facility where London jewelers stored their wares.… -
Boston Police Officer Shot In Leg, Is Expected To Survive; Suspect In Custody
Boston’s police commissioner says a known drug dealer shot an officer in the leg during a traffic stop and was captured after a foot pursuit.The officer… -
U.S. Marshals Seize $1M In Cash Former State Rep. Stashed In Safe Deposit Boxes
U.S. Marshals seized more than $1 million in cash from safe deposit boxes belonging to former state Rep. John George, who was convicted this year on… -
All Revved Up: Why The Black Community Won't Call For More Guns
This year seems to mark an unprecedented period of violence and fear, with more mass shootings than days—and more guns than people. As more major mass… -
Mass. General Will Pay $2.3M To Settle Drug Violations
Massachusetts General Hospital will pay $2.3 million to settle multiple violations of the Controlled Substances Act, including its employees stealing…