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Adnan Syed calls for investigation into prosecutorial misconduct on protracted legal case
National News While Syed has remained free since his release last year, he could potentially be sent back to prison — a point he noted on Tuesday. Adnan Syed, right, presents evidence of alleged prosecutorial misconduct during a media conference at his family’s home as his younger brother Yusuf Syed listens, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, […]
Trial date set for Karen Read in controversial Canton murder case
Crime In a marathon hearing Friday, the judge in Karen Read’s murder case heard several motions and set a trial date for next March. Karen Read appeared in Norfolk County Superior Court for a pre-trial hearing in May. John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe, File Prosecutors and defense attorneys for Karen Read went head-to-head in […]
Nantucket yacht case: ‘Pornographic films’ allegedly shot on boat where doctor was arrested
Crime An affidavit filed by Nantucket police reveals further details about what allegedly happened on Scott Burke’s yacht. A Coast Guard patrol boat is shown tied to the yacht Jess Conn, owned by Scott Anthony Burke, in Nantucket Harbor. Kit Noble/ Nantucket Current Pornographic films were allegedly shot on the yacht where a retired surgeon […]
Saugus woman murdered in 1992 featured on cold case podcast
Crime Susan Taraskiewicz, 27, was found stabbed and badly beaten in the trunk of her car in Revere on Sept. 14, 1992. Thursday marks the 31st anniversary of the discovery of 27-year-old Saugus resident Susan Taraskiewicz’s body inside the trunk of her car. Susan Taraskiewicz was killed in 1992 when she was 27 years old. […]
Despite early struggles, Kendrick Bourne states his case as Patriots No. 1 receiver with 2-touchdown game
Patriots After only reeling in one touchdown over 16 games in 2022, Bourne doubled his TD output in one game on Sunday. Kendrick Bourne reeled in six catches and two touchdowns during New England’s Week 1 loss. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper It feels like a long time ago that the Patriots’ inability to reel in […]
Family of beating victim in Woburn football case sues school, city officials
The Boston Globe The Coucelos family is seeking $750,000, or a greater amount if warranted by the evidence at trial, according to their complaint. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe Staff By Bob Hohler, The Boston Globe updated on September 8, 2023 The parents of a young football player who was pummeled by a mob of teammates in a […]
Doctor in Nantucket yacht case held on $200,000 bail
Crime Scott Anthony Burke is facing a slew of drug and firearms charges after officials allegedly found cocaine, ketamine, guns, and ammunition aboard his yacht. Scott Anthony Burke appeared in Plymouth District Court Thursday for a detention hearing. He is facing several firearms and drug charges after a Sept. 5 incident aboard his yacht off […]
Prosecutors in Karen Read case seek unaired footage from her TV interviews
Crime In televised interviews with NBC and ABC, Read opened up about her relationship with John O’Keefe and shared her version of events from the night he died. Karen Read, 43, is charged in connection with the 2022 death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe Prosecutors are […]
Mark Meadows pleads not guilty to charges in Georgia election case and waives right to arraignment
Politics Meadows and four others are seeking to move the charges against them to federal court. Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File By KATE BRUMBACK, Associated Press updated on September 5, 2023 | 5:27 PM ATLANTA (AP) — Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows has pleaded not […]
‘Lady of the Dunes’ case officially closed; husband to blame for brutal murder, DA says
Local News For decades, authorities could not identify the body of Ruth Marie Terry, who was killed sometime in the summer of 1974. More than 49 years since Ruth Marie Terry’s body was found near Provincetown, becoming known as the “Lady of the Dunes,” authorities have officially closed the investigation into her death. Images of […]