Norfolk DA Morrissey’s controversial cases have spurred several rivals to run for his seat
Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey has overseen some of Massachusetts’ highest-profile cases in recent years — from the prosecution of Karen Read in the death of her boyfriend to the investigation into the death of Sandra Birchmore, a 23-year-old pregnant woman who authorities now allege was strangled...
Buddy in Boston? Mass. man goes viral for his reimagining of ‘Elf’
A Massachusetts man is going viral for his reimagining of the classic Christmas movie "Elf." Picture it. Instead of Manhattan, Buddy the Elf ends up 200-plus miles away here in good old Boston. The Zakim instead of the Lincoln Tunnel. The Common instead of Central Park. And of course, Dunks,...
Person seriously hurt after stabbing in Boston
A person was seriously hurt after a stabbing in Boston on Wednesday.
Longtime employee accused of stealing $429K from Saks Fifth Avenue
A longtime employee at Saks Fifth Avenue in Boston's Back Bay is facing charges accusing him of embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from the company. Suhail Kwatra worked nearly two decades as a personal shopper, dressing Boston socialites, until an internal investigation revealed he was allegedly processing...
Mother, daughter both die in Framingham fire
Leyla Mendieta, 49, died Dec. 3 and her daughter, 23-year-old Nethalya Samaniego, has since also died, officials announced Tuesday. A mother and daughter have both died after an apartment building fire in Framingham on Nov. 30, officials said Monday. Leyla Mendieta, 49, died Dec. 3. Her 23-year-old daughter, Nethalya...
Boston man convicted in ‘vicious’ attack on homeless woman
Anthony Dew, 43, was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years to nine years and will be retried for additional charges in January. A Dorchester man was sentenced to up to nine years in prison on Monday for a 2024 “vicious” attack on a homeless woman. Anthony Dew, 43, was sentenced...
South Bay jail inmate dies after allegedly attacking officers, getting restrained
Shacoby Kenny, 32, began exhibiting "erratic behavior" on Sunday night, officials said. An inmate at the South Bay jail in Boston died after attacking corrections officers on Sunday night and then getting apprehended and restrained, according to the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department. Around 8:40 p.m., Shacoby...
DOJ won’t seek death penalty for ex-officer in Birchmore case
Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty against former Stoughton, Massachusetts police officer Matthew Farwell, who is charged with killing Sandra Birchmore.
Controversial Nativity scene at Massachusetts church will stay for now
The display features a sign that reads “ICE was here” instead of the figures of Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.
25 Investigates: Discipline recommendations for Boston police officers left sitting for months
25 Investigates found the independent office created to improve police transparency is investigating citizen complaints and making recommendations, but some believe Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox is ignoring them.
