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Deliberations Continue in Retrial of Man Charged with Murders of Police Sgt. and Bystander

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Quincy, Massachusetts – A Massachusetts jury is currently in its fourth day of deliberations in the retrial of Emanuel Lopes, who is facing murder charges for the killings of a police sergeant and a bystander in 2018. The second Norfolk Superior Court jury to consider the case has thus far been unable to reach a verdict, similar to the outcome of the first trial. The jury was denied a request for a mistrial by Judge Beverly Cannone on Wednesday and instructed to continue their deliberations. In the retrial, both the prosecution and the defense presented … Read more

Controversial Vote on Multi-Family Housing Puts Milton Residents at Odds over Affordability and Traffic Concerns

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Milton, Massachusetts residents are facing a divisive decision as they prepare to vote on a controversial plan for multi-family housing. The proposal, which would create a zoning area for affordable housing near public transportation, has pitted neighbors against each other. The vote will determine whether Milton will join other municipalities in complying with the MBTA Communities Act, a state law that requires cities and towns served by the T to develop affordable housing without a special permit. Originally scheduled for Tuesday, the vote was delayed due to a storm system. Under the plan, nearly 2,500 … Read more

Lawsuit Against Seattle Children’s Hospital Highlights Emotional and Financial Toll of Mold Exposure

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Seattle Children’s Hospital has been ordered to pay a total of approximately $215,000 in damages following a lawsuit over Aspergillus mold exposure. Although none of the plaintiffs contracted the potentially deadly mold, they claimed that their children had experienced distress or discomfort as a result of the hospital’s negligence. The jury agreed that the hospital had caused harm, but the amount awarded seemed relatively low for a medical trial. The damages were divided among three families involved in the lawsuit. Seattle Children’s Hospital had already accepted responsibility for their patients’ exposure to mold, leaving it … Read more

Georgia Criminal Defense Attorney Ashleigh Merchant Takes Center Stage in Case Against Former President Trump

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Atlanta, Georgia – In a high-stakes hearing that could upend the sprawling election meddling and racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and 18 other defendants, Ashleigh Merchant, a Georgia criminal defense lawyer, will take center stage on Thursday. Known as a “badass” attorney who also runs marathons in her spare time, Merchant filed a bombshell motion in January on behalf of her client, GOP political operative Mike Roman, alleging an “improper” relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and a special prosecutor she appointed. Merchant argues that this alleged conflict of interest should … Read more