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Judge Rejects Delay in High-Profile Trial of Woman Accused of Killing Boston Officer

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DEDHAM, Mass. – The trial of Karen Read, accused of fatally hitting her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, with her vehicle during a snowstorm, took a step forward in court Thursday as a judge denied a defense request to postpone the upcoming proceedings set to begin on April 1. Read, a 45-year-old resident of Mansfield, faces charges of second-degree murder following the January 2022 incident involving O’Keefe, a Boston police officer. During Thursday’s hearing at Dedham Superior Court, Judge Beverly Cannone emphasized the necessity of maintaining scheduled dates due to the logistics of organizing a large jury … Read more

Gardner Museum Marks 35 Years Since Unsolved Heist as Boston Debates Future of Historic White Stadium

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Boston, MA – Thirty-five years have elapsed since the mysterious theft at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a crime that remains one of the world’s most perplexing unsolved art heists. On this anniversary, the museum commemorated the event, highlighting the still-empty frames in its Dutch Room, a poignant reminder of the 13 artworks valued at $500 million today that were stolen in 1990. In a legal matter that’s captivated local interest, the renovation of White Stadium in Boston has spurred a contentious debate as well as a courtroom battle. The proposed overhaul aims to transform … Read more

Community and City Clash in Court Over $200 Million Boston Stadium Renovation Plan

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Boston, MA — A significant legal challenge is underway in Boston this week as civic groups clash with city officials and private partners over the proposed $200 million redevelopment of White Stadium in Franklin Park. The project, which has stirred considerable community debate, is accused of being an illegal privatization of publicly held trust land. Plaintiffs, including local park defenders and community advocates, argue that the renovation plans, managed by the city along with Boston Unity Soccer Partners, would restrict public access to a historically communal space. In contrast, city officials and the development team … Read more

Inside the Strategy: Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox Discusses Immigration Enforcement and DEI On WCVB’s ‘On The Record’

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Boston, MA — Since his appointment by Mayor Michelle Wu in 2022, Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox has steered the Boston Police Department (BPD) through complex dynamics related to law enforcement and community policing. Upholding Massachusetts law, BPD officers are restricted from engaging in federal immigration enforcement, a stance that has drawn attention amid broader national debates. Recent actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the state have raised questions about potential conflicts. Commissioner Cox clarified the department’s position, emphasizing adherence to state and local statutes that prevent the involvement of city police … Read more