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Feds broaden criminal case against Cape Cod state rep
Federal prosecutors expanded the criminal case against Rep. Christopher Flanagan, adding charges that he laundered stolen money through his campaign account, filed false tax returns, and used misappropriated funds for personal expenses.
Brown University shooting suspect driven by ‘accumulation of grievances,’ FBI says
The FBI said on April 29 that it had determined the suspected gunman behind December's fatal mass shooting at Brown University spent years planning the attack and was "driven by an accumulation of grievances that he collected throughout his life."
Judge rebuffs attempt to hide identity of ICE officer in Fitchburg arrest
Following multiple unsuccessful motions by the federal government to conceal the identity of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused in a lawsuit of strangling a Fitchburg man unconscious, the officer has been named and summoned to court.
Bourne, Plymouth men plead guilty to Halloween fireworks conspiracy
Two Massachusetts men pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to conspiracy to damage Harvard Medical School with fireworks on Halloween.
Ex-U.S. Attorney Rollins pursuing run for Suffolk DA
Former U.S. Attorney Rachael S. Rollins reportedly has pulled nomination papers for her old post as Suffolk County district attorney.
Sword-wielding man arrested over threats to Trump, FBI says
A Great Barrington man was arrested after threatening President Donald Trump on Facebook and brandishing a sword during a standoff, according to the FBI.
U.S. attorney announces new unit to target ‘benefit and voter fraud’
U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley announces a new team to aggressively investigate "benefit and voter fraud" in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts man charged with threatening girlfriend of FBI Director Patel
A Massachusetts man was charged with making threats against FBI Director Kash Patel's girlfriend after sending a threatening email.
U.S. attorney discusses immigration, warns of ‘nihilistic’ network targeting children
U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley highlights a 'nihilistic' online network targeting children and discusses immigration enforcement policies in Massachusetts.
Illinois man admits to hacking Snapchat accounts to steal nude photos
An Illinois man pleaded guilty to hacking Snapchat accounts of nearly 600 women using phishing schemes to steal and trade nude photos online.
U.S. Attorney’s Office charges 4 in $1M SNAP and pandemic benefits fraud scheme
Federal prosecutors charged four defendants with using stolen identities to steal over $1 million in SNAP food aid and pandemic unemployment benefits across multiple states.
Former Sen. Dean Tran’s prison time extended with obstruction sentence
Former Massachusetts state Sen. Dean Tran received additional prison time after pleading guilty to obstruction of justice and false statements.
Verdicts & Settlements
- Injury during baby’s adenoidectomy leads to stroke
- Construction worker’s hand caught in cement mixer
- Worker trapped in freezer, dies during steam cleaning
- Pedestrian, 69, hit by motor vehicle while in crosswalk
- Four-vehicle pileup leaves driver with spinal cord injury
- Nursing home staff blamed for kidney-failure death
- Pharmacy’s late delivery blamed for patient’s death
- Man, 25, drowns after swimming lesson at fitness club
Opinion Digests
- Jurisdiction – Forum selection clause – Non-signatory
- Criminal – Responsibility
- Attorneys – Lien
- Landlord and tenant – Default judgment
- Zoning – Constructive grant – Comprehensive permit
- Fraud – False Claims Act – Settlement share
- Civil practice – Discovery – Cybersecurity
