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Trump seeks to overturn criminal conviction, citing Supreme Court decision
Donald Trump is trying to leverage a Supreme Court decision holding that presidents are immune from federal prosecution for official actions to overturn his conviction in a New York State criminal case.A letter to the judge presiding over the New York case was made public on Tuesday. It was filed Monday after the Supreme Court's landmark holding further slowed the former president's criminal cases. "[T]he Trump decision confirmed the defense position that [the district attorney] should not have been permitted to offer evidence at trial of President Trump's official acts," Trump attorneys Todd Blanche and Emil Bove wrote. "The verdicts in this...
Trooper Michael Proctor "relieved of duty" after Karen Read mistrial
CANTON - Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Read case, was "relieved of duty" Monday, hours after a mistrial was declared in Norfolk Superior Court.Who is Michael Proctor?Proctor has been with the state police for about 10 years. He can no longer perform the duties of a state trooper.On the witness stand during the trial, Proctor admitted sending inappropriate and offensive text messages about Read during the investigation. He was forced to read those texts to the jury in court.Read's attorneys accused Proctor of covering for witnesses who are also his friends and planting evidence....
Biden condemns Supreme Court's ruling on Trump immunity case
Washington — President Biden condemned the Supreme Court's landmark decision that former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office, saying it "almost certainly means that there are virtually no limits on what the president can do." "This is a fundamentally new principle and it's a dangerous precedent, because the power of the office will no longer be constrained by the law, even including the Supreme Court of the United States," Mr. Biden said Monday in brief remarks from the White House. "The only limits will be self-imposed by the president alone." Mr. Biden said the decision...
Save up to 75% on glasses at the Zenni Optical 4th of July sale
Prescription eyewear can be expensive, especially if you need progressive lenses and prefer the most stylish designer frames. But there's no need to pay full price for prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses -- at least not when you shop at Zenni Optical this month. Right now, during the company's 4th of July sale, on top of already discounted prices, you can get an additional 20% off one pair of glasses, 30% off two pairs of glasses, or 40% off when you order three or more pairs of glasses. The savings go as deep as 75%. Simply use code STARS24 at checkout to enjoy this extra...
Juror describes what it was like to be involved in the Karen Read murder trial
CANTON - One of the jurors in Karen Read's murder trial spoke out to WBZ about their experience on the case before it was declared a mistrial.Juror #3, as she would like to be called, was an alternate juror. That means she sat through the entire trial, but did not participate in deliberations. She spoke with WBZ-TV shortly after Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial.Interview with a juror from the Karen Read trialQuestion: How are you feeling?Juror #3: "Exhausted. Disappointed. I was not in the room where it happens. It was a lot to sit in a quiet room for...
WBZ's Call for Action helps correct error that hurt Ipswich woman's credit score
BOSTON - The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score. Nancy Manning said her troubles began when she bought a new car and traded in her old one. The dealership told her it would pay off the bank loan on her trade in. But months later the bank said she still owed the money.Error impacted credit scoreManning traded her in old Kia Soul and bought a blue Subaru. She drove off the dealership lot without a care in the world. ...
Cape Cod rental prices are dropping; how you can get the best deal
CAPE COD - If you're looking for a summer vacation deal, check out Cape Cod. Right now, there are more rentals available than there have been in years - and that means rentals are more affordable than usual.Supply and demand are lowering rental pricesRealtors say there are homeowners with lots of availability in their vacation rentals this summer, so many are offering incentives to get those units filled.Traditionally, vactioners lock in rentals during winter or spring, but according to Blake Decker of Pretty Picky Properties, this year, renters waited until the last minute. That's created competition among owners, forcing them...
Jayson Tatum reportedly signs supermax, becomes NBA's highest-paid player
BOSTON -- Jayson Tatum is not only an NBA champion, but the Celtics' star may now be the highest paid player in the NBA. Tatum has reportedly signed his supermax extension with the Boston Celtics, which will pay him nearly $315 million over the next five seasons. It would be the richest contract in NBA history, surpassing the deal that Jaylen Brown signed with Boston last offseason.It makes for an expensive price tag for Celtics ownership, but one they'll happily pay if it keeps resulting in banners. The Celtics would now have their top two players signed for the long run,...
How will Karen Read's mistrial impact other related investigations?
CANTON - The Karen Read murder trial was declared a mistrial on Monday, but there are still three other investigations that are tied to the case. State Trooper Michael ProctorState Trooper Michael Proctor, who was the lead investigator in the case, is being investigated internally. Proctor admitted on the stand that he sent inappropriate texts about Read during his investigation. He was "relieved of duty" by state police on Monday night and can't currently work as a state trooper. He is still undergoing an internal investigation.It is unknown if his leave was because of this specific case, but his conduct may...
Supporters of Karen Read and John O'Keefe reflect on jury's division
DEDHAM - As a deeply divided jury declared they couldn't reach a verdict after five days of deliberation, supporters of Karen Read and supporters of Officer John O'Keefe were divided in the streets outside the courthouse in Dedham.State Police barricaded the front of the Norfolk County Superior Court as news of the mistrial arrived. Read was accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer O'Keefe, hitting him with her SUV outside a house party in Canton on January 29, 2022. Read has denied the allegations.Read supporters believe she was framedKaren Read's supporters erupted in cheers - then quickly dispersed - after a...
Karen Read's attorneys say they "will not stop fighting" following mistrial
DEDHAM – Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial ended on Monday when Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial due to a hung jury. Read's attorneys say they will continue to fight charges against their client.Read was on trial since April, charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of personal injury and death. Prosecutors say Read hit her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, with her SUV and left him to die in the snow outside a Canton home in January 29, 2022. Defense attorneys argued that Read was the victim of a coverup during what...
Massachusetts prosecutors plan to re-try Karen Read case after mistrial
DEDHAM - Just minutes after a judge declared a mistrial in the Karen Read murder case due to a deadlocked jury, prosecutors in Massachusetts made their next move clear."The Commonwealth intends to re-try the case," Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said in a statement.When will Karen Read be back in court?Judge Beverly Cannone has set a status conference for July 22 at 2 p.m. in Norfolk Superior Court. Read is set to appear in-person with her lawyer David Yannetti. It could be several months or even over a year before another trial happens, legal analyst Jennifer Roman previously told WBZ-TV....
Karen Read trial ends in mistrial with "starkly divided" hung jury
DEDHAM – The Karen Read murder trial ended Monday after a "starkly divided" hung jury failed to reach a verdict, forcing Judge Beverly Cannone to declare a mistrial. The decision came after 27 hours of deliberations in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts.Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, by hitting him with her car in Canton on January 29, 2022. She denies any involvement and claims he was killed at a house party with police and other law enforcement. Will Karen Read be retried?Judge Beverly Cannone set July 22 for the case to be back in...
The 5 best stackable washers and dryers in 2024
If you live in an apartment, smaller home, or even an RV, you might not have the space for a full-size washer and dryer. And trekking back and forth to a laundromat and having to maintain a stash of quarters is not exactly convenient. The solution: A stacked washer and dryer combo. These take up significantly less space without sacrificing full washer and dryer functionality. Some full-size washer and dryer units can be stacked, but this roundup focuses on single units that have a washer and dryer.Best stackable washer and dryer overall: LG single unit WashTowerBest budget stackable washer and dryer:...
Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck plans to sell his stake in team
BOSTON – Boston Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck is planning to sell his stake in the team within the next year.NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN first broke the news. The Celtics confirmed the report a short time later. According to the team, Boston Basketball Partners LLC reached the decision to sell controlling ownership of the team in 2024 or early 2025.As a part of the plan, the balance will close in 2028 and Grousbeck is expected to remain as the Governor of the team until then.The development comes just weeks after the Celtics celebrated the 18th championship in franchise history....
Derrick White, Celtics agree to 4-year extension worth $125.9 million
BOSTON – Derrick White and the Boston Celtics have agreed to a 4-year contract extension, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Monday.According to Wojnarowski, the deal is worth $125.9 million over four years and includes a player option.White is fresh off helping the Celtics win the 2024 NBA championship and has become an important piece to Boston's success – and a fan favorite among Celtics fans -- with his incredible two-way game since arriving via a trade with the San Antonio Spurs in 2022. White spent his first months with the Celtics coming off the bench, but has been a starter...
Bruins reportedly agree to sign Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm in free agency
BOSTON – The Boston Bruins have made a splash in NHL free agency, reportedly agreeing to terms with defenseman Nikita Zadorov and center Elias Lindholm.Zadorov and Lindholm were both with the Vancouver Canucks at the end of last season after starting the year in Calgary.According to Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada, Lindholm landed a 7-year deal with $7.75 million annually.The Bruins are giving Zadorov a 6-year deal at $5 million per season, Darren Dreger of TSN reported on Monday.Jakub Lauko tradedOn Saturday, the Bruins traded forward Jakub Lauko and pick No. 122 to the Minnesota Wild.In exchange, Boston...
Chipotle's portion sizes can vary by up to 87%, analysis finds
Chipotle isn't getting any help from Wall Street in trying to tamp down social media complaints about the the fast-casual restaurant chain's serving sizes. TikTok users, including influential food reviewers, have been sharing images of skimpy looking helpings, claiming they get bigger meals when they film workers putting their orders together. Attempting to put the "weight debate" to rest, analysts at Wells Fargo recently ordered and weighed 75 identical burrito bowls from eight Chipotle locations in New York City, with half ordered online and half in-store.Their findings: The consistency of Chipotle's portions "varied widely," with some locations selling bowls with identical...
Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official acts in landmark case
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he took while in office, a landmark decision at the height of an election season that could further delay the start of his criminal trial in Washington, D.C.The 6-3 decision along ideological lines tosses out a ruling from the federal appeals court in Washington that concluded Trump is not entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges stemming from an alleged scheme to hold on to power after the 2020 election. The justices sent the dispute back to...
Read trial jury "deeply divided," judge gives them final chance for verdict
UPDATE: A mistrial was declared Monday afternoon in the Karen Read trialDEDHAM - The jury in the Karen Read murder trial told the judge Monday morning it is "deeply divided" and cannot reach a verdict after 23 hours of deliberations so far.The jury of six women and six men told Norfolk Superior Court Judge Beverly Cannone in a new note Monday morning that they have "fundamental disagreements" and are still deadlocked. What is Tuey Rodriguez?Cannone once again told them to keep deliberating, but this time with what's known as a "Tuey-Rodriguez instruction." That is essentially a "last resort" instruction to deliberate...
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