The former Weymouth, Massachusetts, police officer accused of punching a man while he was in custody is due in court Tuesday.
Justin Chappell resigned from the Weymouth Police Department after being notified he was facing termination for the incide…
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Blogger ‘Turtleboy’ expected in court Tuesday
Aidan Kearney, the controversial blogger known as “Turtleboy,” is expected in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing.
Kearney is facing charges in connection with the Karen Read murder case.
He’s been covering the case, which has garnered extensive attention, and has led prosecutors to charge him with witness intimidation. He’s pleaded not guilty.
In February, prosecutors accused Read of feeding confidential information to Kearney through a third party.
Read is being charged with second-degree murder in the January 2022 death of Boston police Officer John O’Keefe. Her defense team has alleged she is being framed in a far-reaching coverup.
Gas prices in Mass. jump 19 cents in the past week
If you filled your gas tank recently, you may have experienced some sticker shock, as gas prices are soaring.
According to AAA Northeast, gas in Massachusetts is up 19 cents a gallon over the last week. Compared to one month ago, the average price …
Another chilly start Tuesday followed by sunny and mild afternoon
Chilly starts are common in April, and Tuesday morning is no exception. Bit of frost to shake off in the suburbs, but this is quickly overcome by all the sun we’ll see. Keep in mind that the UV index is still high during the day, despite the coo…
Harvard suspends Palestinian advocacy group
Harvard University’s leading Palestinian advocacy group says it has been suspended as protests over Israel’s war in Gaza rock college campuses.
The Harvard Undergraduate Palestine Solidarity Committee announced the suspension on social …
Climate change protesters block Moakley Bridge in South Boston
Climate change protesters gathered in Boston for Earth Day, marching in an event that shut down traffic on the Moakley Bridge in South Boston Monday afternoon.
Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion organized the event, which they called Bosto…
