The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court yesterday affirmed the murder conviction of a defendant who was paid to gun down a man in Newton.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Foxworth. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today affirmed the second-degree murder conviction of a man who shot to death his enemy in March of 2010.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Blanchard. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today upheld the murder conviction of a man who killed his girlfriend's mother by lighting her on fire.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Bell. (more…)

It was a bad week for local law enforcement, as two local police officers found themselves in court answering to criminal charges. (more…)

It's been a bad month for the Brookline Fire Department, with two firefighters hauled into court and charged with crimes during the last few weeks.  The Boston Globe reported the Brookline Board of Selectmen responded on Tuesday by firing both men. (more…)