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Massachusetts Joins 38 States In Cracking Down On Robo-Calling Charity Scam
The robocalls tricked consumers "to exploit their generosity," Attorney General Maura Healey said. -
A Former Police Chief In Md. Was A 'Serial Arsonist,' Authorities Say
Updated at 2:40 p.m. ETAfter David Crawford left his job as the police chief of Laurel, Md., in 2010, he spent the next decade nursing grudges and setting… -
Did Record Gun Sales Cause A Spike In Gun Crime? Researchers Say It's Complicated
As experts compile last year's data for gun buying and shooting, the debate grows over whether the two are connected. -
State Misses Another Deadline In Policing Reform Law
A panel to explore hiring procedures is still taking shape. -
Virginia Abolishes Death Penalty In A Surprisingly 'Progressive Move,' Says Former Suffolk County Sheriff Andrea Cabral
The state that used to lead the country in the number of executions has now abolished capital punishment. -
Boston FBI Agent Who Was Whitey Bulger's Handler During His Crime Sprees To Be Freed From Prison
The Florida Commission on Offender Review voted 2-1 in favor of releasing 80-year-old John Connolly, who has cancer and is believed to have less than a year to live. -
It's Not Over: Trump's Acquittal Is Not The End Of The Legal Challenges Against Him
GBH News legal analyst Daniel Medwed says an investigation into the former president's alleged attempts to meddle in the Georgia election is "pretty straightforward" and could lead to charges. -
DOJ Charges 3 More Men For Roles in Capitol Riot
Two men face federal conspiracy charges, and a third was indicted for obstructing an official proceeding. -
New Police Commissioner On Leave Following Domestic Violence Allegations
"These disturbing issues were not known to me or my staff, but should have been at the forefront," Mayor Marty Walsh said in a statement. -
Former Methuen Police Chief Facing More Scrutiny Over Salary
GBH legal analyst Daniel Medwed weighed in on reports that a federal grand jury is investigating.