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21 hours ago

Retired Mass. State Police sergeant pleads guilty in PPP fraud scheme

Damian Halfkenny, 54, of Boston, was charged with one count of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley's office said. A plea hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Boston
#murder
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
SF parents

Braintree man sentenced to life in prison for murdering Salem State student 40 years ago

fromBoston.com
2 days ago
SF parents

Braintree man sentenced to life in prison for murdering Salem State student 40 years ago

Boston food
fromBoston.com
22 hours ago

Former Boston police commissioner, off-duty cop, firefighter, and restaurant partner save choking man

Quick action by off-duty responders saved an 80-year-old man choking at a Chestnut Hill restaurant on Easter eve.
#nypd
fromNew York Post
2 days ago
Law

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
fromGothamist
2 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter after killing a man during a drug bust.
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fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison in cooler death case

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to 3-9 years for manslaughter after throwing a cooler at a suspect, causing a fatal crash.
Law
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Ex-NYPD sergeant hauled off to jail after he learns fate for fatal NYC cooler throw: One of the 'darkest days' in our profession

A former NYPD sergeant received a 3-to-9 year prison sentence for killing a fleeing drug suspect, marking a significant case in law enforcement.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
fromGothamist
2 days ago
Law

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

Public health
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Excise Taxes Can Help Fund Needed Addiction Treatment in NY

New York's alcohol sales generate $12 billion annually but do not address related health issues.
Poker
fromReadWrite
1 day ago

Ex Philadelphia probation officer sentenced in illegal gambling case

A former probation officer was sentenced for running an illegal sports betting operation, facing jail time, home confinement, and financial penalties.
Toronto startup
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Tech support chap's boss got him out of jail to finish a job

A tech support employee was detained in Mexico due to visa issues, highlighting the importance of understanding travel regulations for international assignments.
Pets
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Police search for owner, dog after man and dog are attacked in Everett

Police are searching for a dog owner after their pet attacked another dog and its owner in Everett.
California
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Former Mass. police chief charged with committing fraud while leading department

A former police chief was indicted on fraud charges related to false reimbursement claims and larceny exceeding $1200.
#rikers-island
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Editorial | Rikers Island closure plan becomes an island of uncertainty | amNewYork

New York City struggles to meet the 2027 deadline for closing Rikers Island due to incomplete community-based jail plans and rising inmate population.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mayor Mamdani opens new Bellevue Hospital unit for Rikers detainees

A new $241 million unit at Bellevue Hospital will house Rikers Island detainees with serious medical needs, improving care and supporting jail closure efforts.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Treat jailed drug dealers like radical extremists, says prisons watchdog

Jailed drug dealers should be isolated and managed assertively to reduce violence and chaos in prisons.
Film
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

'Ketamine Queen' gets 15 year jail sentence for selling the drugs that killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha was sentenced for her role in the overdose death of actor Matthew Perry, with a plea deal acknowledging her responsibility.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

'Ketamine queen' faces prison for selling drug that killed Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to one count of maintaining a drug-involved premises, three counts of distribution of ketamine, and one count of distribution of ketamine resulting in death or serious bodily injury.
SOMA, SF
NYC parents
fromChalkbeat
3 days ago

NYC public school suspensions dropped substantially during the first half of the school year

Suspensions in NYC public schools decreased by 8% in the first half of the school year compared to the previous year.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
Fundraising
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

How a blind man from Mass. made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

Bricks for the Blind provides accessible Lego building instructions for blind and visually impaired individuals.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Mass.'s new boating law is in effect. Here's what to know.

Massachusetts requires motorboat operators born after 1989 to complete a safety course and carry certification to avoid fines.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
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fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Worcester man receives life sentence for home invasion

Concepcion Rodriguez was sentenced to life in prison for a 2022 home invasion and multiple other charges.
Pets
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Police look to identify owners of 2 dogs found dead on South Shore

Police are searching for the owners of two dead dogs found in Weymouth, one of which raised suspicion due to its circumstances.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Swansea police recover 5 guns from home after report that second grader brought weapon to school

Officers received a report Monday night that, on a previous day, a second grade student at Mark G. Hoyle Elementary School may have brought a gun to school and showed it to at least two other students.
SF parents
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor opens Bellevue medical outpost for Rikers detainees, saying it's a step toward closing the jail | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a new medical unit at Bellevue Hospital, marking progress towards closing Rikers Island and improving care for detainees.
#massachusetts
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban social media for children under 14 and restrict cellphone use in schools.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

A Massachusetts bill bans social media for children under 14 and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, along with a cellphone ban in schools.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

Massachusetts lawmakers are advancing legislation to ban social media for children under 14 and restrict cellphone use in schools.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Mass. House passes bill restricting teen social media and phones in schools

A Massachusetts bill bans social media for children under 14 and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds, along with a cellphone ban in schools.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

State commits $4M to address substance use crisis at Mass. and Cass

$4 million will support housing and treatment programs in Boston's opioid crisis area, focusing on recovery and diversion from incarceration.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Prison guard and gang jailed over contraband plot

Jason Thompson, a guard at HMP Isis, was suspended as the Metropolitan Police investigated his involvement in smuggling drugs and contraband into the prison. He was sentenced to four years and six months for conspiracy and misconduct.
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fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Lindsay Clancy will admit to killing her children if trial is split into 2 parts, defense says

Lindsay Clancy's defense seeks to split her murder trial into two phases, focusing on culpability and sanity, after a previous request was denied.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

New Bedford man gets decades-long prison sentence for raping young relative

The victim shared numerous incidents of 'indecent touching' and accounts of rape by 'penile penetration' by Turcios Torres, the DA's said.
SF parents
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fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Man accused of assaulting two workers, stealing car during 3 separate trips to Dedham gas station

A West Roxbury man assaulted two gas station employees and later stole a car from the same location.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on prisons: sentencing reform has not eased the sense of crisis | Editorial

Prisons in England and Wales face a crisis with high violence, staff shortages, and inadequate reforms, necessitating urgent government action.
US news
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

Delays in reunification led to a young girl suffering alleged sexual abuse in foster care after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Brenda Power: Botox behind bars and no jail terms for financial crime - radical ways to shake up our broken prison system

A detective garda who brutally assaulted his wife in front of their young children walked free from court without a custodial sentence, raising serious concerns about justice.
Law
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Family of Stephenson King Jr., the man killed by Boston police officer now charged with manslaughter, demands transparency

Family of Stephenson King Jr. demands release of body-camera footage following his fatal shooting by a Boston police officer.
#state-police
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

3 state troopers plead not guilty to charges connected to death of recruit after boxing match

Three State Police members pleaded not guilty in the death of a recruit from unsafe training practices.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

3 state troopers plead not guilty to charges connected to death of recruit after boxing match

Three State Police members pleaded not guilty in the death of a recruit from unsafe training practices.
SOMA, SF
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Mass. police officer arrested for OUI, department says

Norwood police officer Shawn Willman was arrested for OUI while off duty and is on administrative leave pending investigation.
Law
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Garda jailed for a year over attack on teenager released after less than a month

A garda was sentenced to a year in prison for assaulting a teenager but was released after less than a month.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Screen the guards: Albany ponders prison bills

New York proposes random full-body scanner screening for corrections officers entering state prisons to reduce contraband, while also allowing visitor re-evaluation instead of immediate rejection when scanners detect suspected contraband.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass. man sentenced for online threats to public figures, children, elementary school

A Wilbraham man was sentenced to 32 months in prison for making violent threats against public officials, children, and a local school.
#child-abuse
#prison-reform
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

Most offenders facing up to a year in jail in England and Wales will now likely receive suspended sentences under new reforms.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Plan to scrap most short jail terms comes into effect

Most offenders facing up to a year in jail in England and Wales will now likely receive suspended sentences under new reforms.
Medicine
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Baystate Health doctor on probation after lewd behavior inside his office

A Springfield neurologist received five-year probation after being caught masturbating in his office visible to cancer center employees, with his license initially suspended but later reinstated under conditions.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Person seriously injured in fall at Firefighting Academy facility

Emergency crews responded around 9:05 a.m. to the Department of Fire Services Firefighting Academy facility, where a person had been reportedly injured in a fall.
Boston
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Boston police fatally shoot suspect allegedly wielding sword near Northeastern University campus

An armed man experiencing a mental health crisis was fatally shot by police after attacking them with a sword near Northeastern University.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Former Boston Public Schools teacher sentenced to 10 years in prison for child exploitation

A former Boston science teacher received a 10-year prison sentence for using Discord to solicit sexually explicit images from minors across multiple states and countries.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Massachusetts Unseals Records of Abuse of Disabled People in State Institutions

Our estimate is that we've opened more than 10 million records with this law. The argument is that family members have a right to see that information, know it, and safeguard it. And eventually the public does as well, so that it can understand the enormous atrocity that has occurred.
Healthcare
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Tens of thousands of prisoners in England and Wales at risk of cell fires

The government abandoned its pledge to make all prison cells fire-safe by end of 2027, leaving tens of thousands of prisoners at risk despite knowing for nearly two decades that a quarter of prison places are unsafe.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Police are searching for North Shore suspect in string of indecent assaults

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-7 with a thin build and short dark hair, according to a statement from the Revere Police Department. In one of the incidents, he was reportedly wearing a black jacket and light-colored jeans.
Mission District
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fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Chelsea man released decades after murder conviction won't be retried, prosecutors say

Suffolk County prosecutors dropped charges against Thomas Rosa Jr. after 34 years in prison, citing new DNA evidence, lost evidence, and changes in case law that dismantled their case against him.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Mass. man gets 10 years for child porn possession after Google reports him

A man received a 10-year federal prison sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material detected by Google and reported to authorities.
#prison-violence
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Governors warn of increasing violence of nothing-to-lose' inmates attacking notorious prisoners

Prisoners serving lengthy or whole-life sentences in high-security prisons increasingly attack notorious inmates because they face no additional punishment and gain status through violence.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Governors warn of increasing violence of nothing-to-lose' inmates attacking notorious prisoners

Prisoners serving lengthy or whole-life sentences in high-security prisons increasingly attack notorious inmates because they face no additional punishment and gain status through violence.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Advocates sue Worcester over response to mental health 911 calls, alleging discrimination

Worcester's 911 service sends armed police to all mental health calls, leading to escalated violence against people with mental health disabilities and autism, prompting a federal discrimination lawsuit.
#prison-education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Therapy, remorse: A look at how 'monster' child molester got parole and new efforts to alter law

He abused these children horrifically. He stole their childhoods. Someone that does these type of things, they don't deserve a second chance in life.
California
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former Mass. state senator receives more prison time for fraud

During an investigation into fraudulent unemployment assistance, federal law enforcement asked Tran about a false letter he gave to unemployment agency officials in an attempt to have his benefits reinstated after they were temporarily suspended, said prosecutors.
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

This Is Why Criminal Justice Needs Number Nerds - Above the Law

Data-driven evidence, not ideology, should guide criminal justice reform through incentive-based systems and rigorous testing of policies.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: A California diversion program saved her from prison and dying young

Community-based diversion with behavioral health, job training, and supports can break cycles of trauma and incarceration and enable educational and professional recovery.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Fired Mass. cop arrested in N.H. for allegedly impersonating a police officer

Mikel Beltran, 37, of Andover, was pulled over on Rockingham Road in Londonderry, N.H. after he was spotted flashing blue lights from his SUV, CBS News reported. The officers who stopped him saw that he was wearing a Lawrence Police Department jacket and had a corresponding badge. Beltran identified himself as a Lawrence police officer to the Londonderry officers who pulled him over.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Do rehabilitation programs in prison help, both legally and personally? amNewYork

RDAP is a voluntary program that lasts between nine and 12 months (ordinarily, it requires roughly 38 weeks to complete in five-day workweeks, three-hour-a-day segments). The 500-hour program strives to educate inmates on the dangers of addiction. Most importantly, relapse prevention is stressed with the goal of helping inmates during post-release stay clean and sober to avoid reoffending. Congress appropriates more than $100 million annually for RDAP.
Public health
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Parole rate is up in Mass., including for people with life sentences

Massachusetts parole rates increased in 2024, with life sentence parole rates rising from 57% to 72%, largely due to the Mattis court decision prohibiting life sentences without parole for offenders under 21.
Social justice
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: Real Public Safety Comes from Support, Not Jail Cells

Systematic disinvestment in neighborhoods, not juvenile justice reform, drives youth violence by removing supportive resources and trusted adults.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

BPD ignored all requests from ICE to detain immigrants last year

The Boston Police Department received 57 ICE detainer requests in 2025 and declined to honor any requests under the Boston Trust Act and legal limits.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Fire erupts at MCI-Norfolk prison, no major injuries reported

A fire at MCI-Norfolk, Massachusetts' largest medium-security prison, broke out Wednesday afternoon in a housing unit, injuring three incarcerated individuals and one staff member.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Boston man paroled after serving 16 years of life sentence for fatal stabbing outside bar

Corey Patterson, convicted of second-degree murder for a 2009 Allston bar stabbing, was granted parole after serving 16 years in prison.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Former State Police union head, lobbyist get more prison time for fraud, racketeering

Former Massachusetts State Police union president Dana Pullman and lobbyist Anne Lynch were convicted and sentenced for racketeering, fraud, obstruction, and tax crimes.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Record number of offenders being recalled to prison in England and Wales

Record offender recalls have surged; many deliberately breach licence terms to return and traffic drugs while early-release rules and overcrowding reduce support and housing.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man threatens another bus passenger with a gun in East Boston, police say

A 26-year-old with a prior firearm conviction was arrested for threatening a passenger with a .40-caliber Beretta on an MBTA bus in East Boston.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

4 State Police members relieved of duty as they face charges in recruit's death

A State Police lieutenant and three troopers face involuntary manslaughter and related charges after a recruit died during unauthorized boxing sparring at the academy in 2024.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Video shows corrections officers brawling in elevator at Boston jail

Three correctional officers fought inside an elevator at the Suffolk County House of Correction; an investigation is underway and disciplinary action may follow.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Cape Cod man sentenced for threatening federal official and their family

A South Dennis man was sentenced on Wednesday after threatening to murder a federal official and their family in March 2025, federal prosecutors said. Michael Mahoney, 64, was sentenced to two years of supervised release with three months of house arrest and must pay a $5000 fine, the office of the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, Leah Foley, said in a press release.
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fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Driver in custody after car crashes into lobby of Massachusetts police station

A 2022 BMW SUV crashed into the Shrewsbury police station lobby; driver detained and hospitalized; no officers, staff, or public injured.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

14-year-old arrested after man kicked into moving train at Back Bay

A 14-year-old was arrested for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after allegedly kicking a man into a departing Orange Line train.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Man found guilty of sex trafficking child in mother's Dorchester basement

Tramonte Jamier Queen was convicted of sex trafficking a 16-year-old and transporting a minor for sexual activity across state lines.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Ex-Trooper Michael Proctor fires back against Karen Read's coverup claims

Michael Proctor denies framing Karen Read, asserts qualified immunity, says he acted in good faith without malice, and seeks dismissal with attorneys' fees.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'I hope you die': State Police trooper suspended after he allegedly strangled ex

Wendel Seney, 32, is charged with strangulation or suffocation, two counts of assault and battery on a family or household member, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and a firearm possession felony, court records show. Earlier this month, Seney's law enforcement certification was suspended by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training, or POST, Commission. He was ordered to surrender his Massachusetts State Police credentials and equipment, according to the Jan. 14 suspension order.
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