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Karen Read’s lawyers say jury agreed ‘not guilty’ on murder charge, move to dismiss
Attorneys for Karen Read are seeking to dismiss two counts against the Mansfield woman — including second-degree murder — by claiming that jurors reached a unanimous decision to acquit her on that count last week at the conclusion of her first trial. Read’s attorneys filed a motion to...
Is it time for a change in how jurors are picked in RI?
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. As far as jury duty stories go my experiences are probably pretty unique. The first time I was called, I sat in the waiting until the mid-afternoon when we were informed the case had been settled. We were thanked...
Dense fog advisory affecting Bristol and Plymouth counties until Tuesday midday
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 7:45 p.m. valid from 11 p.m. until Tuesday 11 a.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service says, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," says...
Dangerous heat will make it feel like 100 degrees Monday and Tuesday
BOSTON - Be prepared for dangerous heat Monday and Tuesday. It will feel like 100 degrees outside across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire so be prepared.The WBZ-TV Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the high heat and humidity.Heat AdvisoryThe National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for several counties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. It will go into effect at noon on Monday. It is set to last through 8 p.m. Tuesday. While many parts of central and western Massachusetts are not included in the advisory, it's important to proceed with caution, as heat index values in...
49-year-old New Bedford cocaine trafficker, repeat offender sentenced to prison
“A 49-year-old New Bedford cocaine trafficker with a lengthy record of drug dealing was sentence to serve five to six years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Demingo Browning pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court to an indictment charging him with trafficking in...
Bristol and Plymouth counties under a dense fog advisory until Monday morning
On Monday at 2:56 a.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Monday between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility less than one mile in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Hot...
Allston Man Among Two Fatalities in Rhode Island Kayaking Incident on Fourth of July
An Allston man was one of the two individuals found dead after a kayaking journey in Rhode Island, an event that has cast a shadow over the Independence Day celebrations. Both individuals have been identified following a search and rescue operation on Omega Pond, as reported. Boston 25 News announced...
Hearing for Trooper Michael Proctor to be held following Karen Read trial
A duty status hearing for Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, who admitted to sending “unprofessional” and derogatory text messages about Karen Read during his investigation into her, will be held on Monday. After Read’s murder trial ended in a mistrial on Tuesday, State Police relieved Proctor, who...
'He can't survive': Analyzing political impact of Karen Read's mistrial
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Two political analysts believe that the embarrassing details that emerged during the prosecution of Karen Read, whichended in a mistrial last week, will eventually contribute to the retirement of a long-time Massachusetts district attorney. A jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict in Read's high-profile trial,...
'President Raimondo'; illegal seawall; US Senior Open: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of June 30, supported by your subscriptions. Gaston Malloy grew up poor in a segregated town in North Carolina and couldn't afford a trumpet when he joined his school band, forcing him to borrow a taped-together trombone instead. When he later became a musician and a band director in East Providence, he began refurbishing secondhand instruments and providing them free to any students who needed them. Thirty years later, he's still an unsung hero in putting music in reach of everyone, regardless of family income. Read his inspiring story.
Update: Heat advisory for 6 Massachusetts counties until Wednesday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 3:18 a.m. in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Middlesex, Essex, Hampden, Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 99 degrees." "Hot temperatures...
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