Democrats scramble to fill federal judgeships in Massachusetts, appeals court
The First Circuit Court of Appeals is the only one of the nation’s 12 circuit courts that does not have a Trump appointee.
Healey nominates 3 to Massachusetts Superior Court
If Gov. Maura Healey’s nominations are confirmed, Sarah Kim, Ira Gant and Adam Hornstine will join the ranks of the 82 ...
Ex-fiancée must return $70K ring after failed engagement, court says
Massachusetts’s highest court reversed a longstanding ruling by saying an engagement ring must be returned to the buyer if ...
Haitian charged with raping a child in Massachusetts will keep high bail, SJC rules
The Haitian national charged with raping a 15-year-old “disabled” girl at a Rockland hotel converted into migrant housing will remain held on $150,000 bail after Massachusetts’ highest court rejected ...
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Highest court in Massachusetts hears arguments in Karen Read’s bid to dismiss murder charge
FILE- Defendant Karen Read, center, departs Norfolk Superior Court, Wednesday ... Paul O’Keefe at right listen during the ...
Massachusetts highest court nixes legal rule on which ex gets the engagement ring
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has overturned a 65-year-old rule that required judges to identify and give ...
Massachusetts man who fled to Mexico midway through his trial found guilty of rape
Cesar Lagunas, 51, of Pittsfield, left the country on Monday following testimony by a person who accused him of rape while his trial was still going on.
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MA Supreme Court Rules Ring Must Be Returned If Wedding Is Called Off
I N A CLOSELY watched case that has earned national attention, the Supreme Court of Massachusetts ruled last week that ...
'The judge must ask': Karen Read's lawyers make a case to Massachusetts highest court
Did Judge Beverly Cannone have to ask the jury about each count? Massachusetts' highest court to decide future of Karen ...