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Supreme Judicial Court overturns murder conviction of alleged getaway driver in fatal Boston shooting

The Massachusetts Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction of Dewane Tse, declaring him not guilty due to lack of evidence of shared intent.

Massachusetts high court rules voters can decide question to raise wages for tipped workers

Massachusetts court upheld proposed ballot question to raise minimum wage for tipped workers and allow tip pooling between all employees.

Mass. Gov. Maura Healey nominates her ex-girlfriend to state's highest court

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has nominated former partner Gabrielle Wolohojian to the state Supreme Judicial Court.
Wolohojian has an exceptional understanding of the law and a strong commitment to justice, according to Healey.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey nominates former partner for high court, raises GOP ire

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has nominated her former romantic partner to the state's highest court, sparking criticism from Republicans.
Gabrielle Wolohojian has been recommended unanimously by the state's Supreme Judicial Nominating Commission and now needs confirmation from the Governor's Council.
Gov. Healey defends her nominee, stating that Wolohojian is the most qualified for the position despite their personal relationship.

Supreme Judicial Court overturns murder conviction of alleged getaway driver in fatal Boston shooting

The Massachusetts Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction of Dewane Tse, declaring him not guilty due to lack of evidence of shared intent.

Massachusetts high court rules voters can decide question to raise wages for tipped workers

Massachusetts court upheld proposed ballot question to raise minimum wage for tipped workers and allow tip pooling between all employees.

Mass. Gov. Maura Healey nominates her ex-girlfriend to state's highest court

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has nominated former partner Gabrielle Wolohojian to the state Supreme Judicial Court.
Wolohojian has an exceptional understanding of the law and a strong commitment to justice, according to Healey.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey nominates former partner for high court, raises GOP ire

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has nominated her former romantic partner to the state's highest court, sparking criticism from Republicans.
Gabrielle Wolohojian has been recommended unanimously by the state's Supreme Judicial Nominating Commission and now needs confirmation from the Governor's Council.
Gov. Healey defends her nominee, stating that Wolohojian is the most qualified for the position despite their personal relationship.
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Karen Read: State's highest court schedules dismissal arguments

The Supreme Judicial Court will consider dismissing charges against Karen Read on Nov. 6, following a mistrial in her murder case.

Karen Read case: ACLU backs appeal to investigate jurors' acquittal claims

The ACLU supports Karen Read's appeal to drop charges, criticizing the judge's mistrial declaration as premature and advocating for a post-trial hearing.

Livestream: Karen Read's lawyers make dismissal arguments before SJC

Karen Read's lawyers argue for dropping two charges based on jurors' alleged intent to acquit before a mistrial was declared.

Karen Read: State's highest court schedules dismissal arguments

The Supreme Judicial Court will consider dismissing charges against Karen Read on Nov. 6, following a mistrial in her murder case.

Karen Read case: ACLU backs appeal to investigate jurors' acquittal claims

The ACLU supports Karen Read's appeal to drop charges, criticizing the judge's mistrial declaration as premature and advocating for a post-trial hearing.

Livestream: Karen Read's lawyers make dismissal arguments before SJC

Karen Read's lawyers argue for dropping two charges based on jurors' alleged intent to acquit before a mistrial was declared.
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Colleen Ritzer's family speaks out after Philip Chism asks SJC to vacate convictions in teacher's 2013 murder

Philip Chism's family appeals for a new trial as Colleen Ritzer's family vows to oppose the motion citing a lack of remorse.

Maura Healey nominates a judge - and former romantic partner - to the state's highest court

Gov. Maura Healey has nominated appeals court judge Gabrielle R. Wolohojian to an open seat on the state's highest court.
Wolohojian is Healey's second nomination to the Supreme Judicial Court.
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