In Campbell serial rape trial, case hinges on videos captured by the defendant
A Suffolk County jury is now weighing the case of a man accused of raping at least seven women over nearly three years and filming the encounters. Prosecutors say Alvin Campbell repeatedly impersonated an Uber driver to pick up drunken women outside Boston bars so he could sexually assault them. In some cases, he is ac
New video in excessive force case raises questions about Mass. State Police probes
Newly obtained video in a case more than seven years old is raising questions about the way Massachusetts State Police handle excessive force investigations involving one of their own. Former state Trooper Paul Conneely fired his weapon while subduing a suspect in Brookline. An investigation of that shooting determined
US Marshals nab 49 violent Massachusetts fugitives in May
BOSTON (WWLP) – The U.S. Marshals Service District of Massachusetts Fugitive Task Force apprehended 49 violent fugitives in May. A news release by the U.S. Marshals Service on Wednesday stated that these individuals were wanted for serious alleged crimes, including homicide, child rape, other sex crimes, escape from cu
A dream, a bankruptcy, and a fateful email: Inside the collapse of Clover
Clover rode a rising trend of health-conscious dining into a rapid expansion. But as interest in meat alternatives faded in recent years, the company was unable to maintain its lofty vision. 5 minutes to read. Ayr Muir founded Clover with one food truck near MIT and spent 15 years turning...
Hitting, versatility on display for St. Mary’s
Mark Aboyoun LYNN — When No. 16 Westwood rattled off two runs and tied Wednesday’s game, 2-2, against top-ranked St. Mary’s, it was time to respond. That’s exactly what the Spartans did. They won, 6-2, and punched their ticket to the Div. 2 Round of 8 against No. 25 Masconomet (1 p.m. this Saturday at Fraser Field). […
Jaylen Brown’s Fort Point penthouse is back on the market for $4.9m
The Celtics legend re-listed his penthouse, this time with the adjacent studio residence. Forget “JB for 3.” How about for $4.9 million? That’s how much Jaylen Brown’s Fort Point penthouse is back on the market for. The beloved Celtics star, whose name has been connected to...
A Mass. beach town is bracing for a ‘takeover’ this weekend
Police in a Massachusetts town are taking action to thwart a planned “takeover” at a popular beach this weekend. Hull Police Chief John Dunn said in a statement that the department is aware of social media posts for a planned takeover at Nantasket Beach on Friday. Dunn said residents brought the posts to the attention
Hull police prepare for planned ‘large gathering’ at Nantasket Beach
The increased police presence comes after several incidents involving unruly crowds at New England beaches in recent weeks. The Hull Police Department will increase its staffing levels Friday in response to a “potential large gathering” at the town’s Nantasket Beach, the department said. Hull Police Chief John...
Boston officer charged in deadly shooting to return to court after manslaughter indictment
A Boston police officer indicted on voluntary manslaughter charges in the fatal Roxbury shooting of Stephenson King is due back in court.
A first look inside Kowloon’s new tiki bar, opening in Revere
It’s slated to open the first week of June. Welcome to the hotly anticipated Kowloon Tiki on the Beach. Owner Bob Wong plans to unveil the new restaurant on Revere Beach (21 Revere Beach Blvd.) this week, with seating for 115 diners indoors and 60 more on the outdoor patio. The Globe got a sneak preview of the space, a
