Massachusetts

Deliberations Continue Without Verdict in Massachusetts Trial of Woman Accused of Killing Police Officer Boyfriend

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DEDHAM, Mass. — After more than eight hours of deliberation spanning two days, a jury has yet to reach a verdict in the trial of Karen Read, a 44-year-old Massachusetts woman accused of the fatal 2022 incident involving her boyfriend, a Boston police officer. The deliberations will continue Thursday morning at Norfolk Superior Court. Read, who works as a financial analyst and college professor, faces charges of second-degree murder among other allegations. She pleaded not guilty, asserting that her indictment was the result of a police conspiracy intended to frame her. “There is no case … Read more

Massachusetts Business Awarded $160,000 in Lawsuit Against High-Tech Woodworking Machine Manufacturer

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SAVANNAH, Ga. – A federal jury in Georgia has ruled that a manufacturer of a cutting-edge woodworking machine is responsible for breaching warranty obligations to the buyer of the device. The jury awarded a substantial sum of nearly $160,000 to a Massachusetts business that had previously claimed damages. The Massachusetts business filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, accusing them of failing to live up to their warranty duties for the high-tech woodworking machine. After careful deliberation, the jury sided with the plaintiff, ultimately holding the manufacturer accountable for the alleged breach. During the trial, the … Read more

Massachusetts Legislators Gather at Anna Maria College to Advocate for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

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Paxton, Massachusetts – On February 15, Anna Maria College and the Molly Bish Center hosted their 3rd Annual Legislative Breakfast, focusing on the protection of vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. The event brought together senators and representatives from Massachusetts to express their support for proposed legislation regarding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. The legislators in attendance included Representative David LeBoeuf, Representative Meghan Kilcoyne, Representative James J. O’Day, Representative Danielle Gregoire, as well as representatives from the staff of representative David Muradian, Jr. and senator Ryan Fattman. During the Legislative Breakfast, the proposed legislation … Read more

Massachusetts Man Found Guilty of Double Murder of Police Officer and Bystander after Lengthy Deliberations

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WEYMOUTH, Mass. – After six days of deliberations, a second jury has found 26-year-old Emanuel Lopes guilty of the murder of Weymouth police sergeant Michael Chesna and Weymouth resident Vera Adams in July 2018. Lopes was convicted of first-degree murder for killing Chesna and second-degree murder for killing Adams. The courtroom erupted in cheers as the guilty verdicts were read, and Chesna’s widow, Cindy Chesna, expressed relief and gratitude outside the courthouse. Lopes also faced several other charges, including assault, carrying a firearm without a license, and larceny of a firearm. This second trial followed … Read more