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DOJ launches investigation into Worcester police over discriminatory policing
Federal officials will determine whether police engage in excessive force based on race and sex. -
Racial disparities in juvenile justice start with how Black and Latino youth are arrested, report finds
Being physically arrested, as opposed to getting a summons to appear in court, happens more often to youth of color. -
In Plymouth County DA Race, long-time incumbent faces high-profile insurgent
DA Tim Cruz is attempting to fend off a challenge from former Mass. ACLU director Rahsaan Hall. -
CNN's Jake Tapper and his father fight for wrongfully convicted Philadelphia man
C.J. Rice was convicted of attempted murder when he was 17. -
Trafficking, Inc., Part 2: For labor trafficked immigrants, T-visas are a life-saving but flawed relief
Applications can take a long time to process, and many applications are denied. -
Middlesex DA launches investigation into Woburn cop who allegedly helped organize 2017 Charlottesville rally
Officer John Donnelly was placed on leave Thursday over his alleged involvement. -
Biden's marijuana pardon 'hugely significant,' experts say, but state action still needed
The pardon can open doors to decriminalization in the future, experts said -
Advocates and families press Mass. prisons to stop photocopying mail
Lawyers worry about attorney-client privilege, families worry about a loss of dignity. -
Hayden doubles down on his commitment to juvenile justice reform
Issues from his bruising primary win still in the spotlight. -
Officials probing whether Northeastern explosion was staged
Investigators became skeptical because his injuries did not match wounds typically consistent with an explosion, said one official.
