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Report on abuse in Mass. Catholic churches puts new focus on legal limits for survivors
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell proposed eliminating the charitable immunity cap; eliminating the statute of limitations for civil liability in cases of childhood sexual abuse; and create an indefinite “lookback” window. -
Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children in Springfield, Worcester, Fall River dioceses: report
The report from Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s office stops short of issuing any indictments. -
911 call, witness account raise more questions about car crash involving Worcester city councilor
City Councilor Kathleen Toomey has said she was not impaired when she struck a parked vehicle around midnight Sept. 2. -
New Bedford City Council wants Flock cameras taken down, but it may not happen
Police Chief Jason Thody suspended use of the cameras earlier this month, after a New Bedford police officer was accused of using Flock cameras to track her former romantic partner. Opponents of the cameras say they need to be removed to restore public trust. -
Opening statements begin in Sherriff Tompkins’ federal extortion trial
Prosecutors say the sheriff used his office to coerce a marijuana entrepreneur into giving him equity in his business. -
Newly obtained DOJ letter sheds light on decision to close investigation into Worcester Police
Worcester city leaders suggested the DOJ may have revoked or rescinded its findings about police misconduct. But a copy of the department’s letter doesn’t make any mention of it. -
Worcester residents call for leaders to finally act on recommendation for police oversight board
Ten months ago, a local think tank said creating an independent police oversight body would increase officer accountability. -
Trump administration sues Mass. RMV for refusing to give ICE undercover plates
The state’s Registry of Motor Vehicles stopped issuing those license plates just over two weeks ago. -
Police support ShotSpotter after Cambridge City Council votes to end gunfire detection
Councilors said it raised privacy concerns and data being potentially accessed by federal law enforcement. -
Tablet learning is booming in Mass. prisons
The tablets’ content offer basic education, vocational courses, resume building, job training and reentry preparation.