Safety policies for state-run shelters are inconsistent, security presence at sites vary “significantly,” and a lack of coordination between state officials, providers, and police hinders the ability to share information about residents’ backgrounds, a report released Friday said.
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Northboro man gets 2 years prison for embezzling from nonprofit
WORCESTER — A Northborough man was sentenced Friday in federal court for wire fraud and money laundering charges after embezzling approximately $366,477 from a nonprofit organization in Sturbridge. Kyriakos Kapiris, a/k/a Rick Kapiris, 38, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman to two years in prison, to be followed by five years […]
Karen Read’s redacted motion to dismiss murder charge released
Karen Read’s legal team has submitted a redacted version of its latest motion to dismiss her case “on the basis of extraordinary governmental misconduct” — primarily the alleged withholding of evidence that could prove her innocence.
Boston, DC brothel operator pleads guilty
James Lee used both his own name and a series of fake and stolen identities to leas high-end apartments where the sex took place. For this work, prosecutors say, he was paid a $1,000 per month commission per active lease.
‘Game on’: Congressional oversight committee drops video ahead of sanctuary hearing featuring Boston
The Congressional committee that will question sanctuary city leaders next week about how their policies impact public safety has dropped a promotional video, declaring ‘Game on.’
State education board advances MCAS-replacement coursework standard
The state education board is advancing a replacement for MCAS standardized testing requirements mandating students complete certain courses before graduation – but also elected to consider adding an option to take MCAS as an alternative.
