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Restorative justice programs heal Boston communities and classrooms
Restorative justice offers an alternative to court sentencing by bringing victims, offenders and the community together to understand and repair the harm caused. -
Remembering journalist Brent Renaud: 'People trusted him, and that was his talent'
Renaud was killed by Russian troops in Ukraine. -
In swift retrial, Darrell Jones acquitted of 1985 Brockton murder
Darrell Jones is a free man. The 52-year-old man walked out of Plymouth County Superior Court on Tuesday after being found not guilty in his second trial… -
After $1 mil payout for wrongful conviction, Fred Clay back at work
A day after learning that he’ll receive a $1 million settlement from the state, Fred Clay treated it like just another work day — punching the clock at a… -
AG wants investigation of Bristol sheriff
Attorney General Maura Healey is calling for an investigation into the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office, citing concerns about suicides and allegations of… -
No retrial for man freed following NECIR investigation
Jack Nicas is thrilled that the Lowell man whose innocence case he first wrote about for the New England Center for Investigative Reporting in 2010 is… -
Massachusetts GOP demands explanation for $75,000 East Boston earmark
Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Kristen Hughes called out East Boston Democratic state Sen. Anthony Petruccelli today for sponsoring an earmark… -
Healey backs new law protecting homeowners from tax lien sales
Representatives from Massachusetts Atty. Gen. Maura Healey's office testified today in favor of legislation meant to protect elderly and disabled… -
Unexplained infant deaths to be reported to state social workers
Social workers will be routinely alerted to investigate all unexplained infant deaths in Massachusetts for signs of abuse and neglect, according to new… -
"Virtual" school investigated by NECIR faces possible probation
The Massachusetts Education Board will consider placing the state’s first - and controversial - virtual school on probation Tuesday because of growing…
