Former Whitey Bulger attorney to lead Karen Read's second trial
Hank Brennan, who worked on the defense team for Whitey Bulger, has been added to lead the prosecution team in the retrial of Karen Read.
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Hank Brennan, who worked on the defense team for Whitey Bulger, has been added to lead the prosecution team in the retrial of Karen Read.
Hank Brennan, who worked on the defense team for Whitey Bulger, has been added to lead the prosecution team in the retrial of Karen Read. WBZ-TV's Tammy Mutasa reports.
The Norfolk County District Attorney's office has hired Hank Brennan to take over as lead prosecutor in the case.
Karen Read's legal team has filed an appeal to the state's highest court.
Karen Read wants the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to dismiss two of the three charges against her in the Canton murder case.
Kevin Albert was placed on leave by the Canton Police Department during the Karen Read murder trial.
State Police went through Michael Proctor's phone and turned over what they found to the Norfolk District Attorney. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Supporters for Karen Read held standouts in various locations around Massachusetts and other locations.
Supporters of Karen Read held demonstrations around Massachusetts and in various locations around the country.
Karen Read supporters organized "standouts" across the country in support of Read, who is facing a second trial in the death of her boyfriend John O'Keefe.
The arrest of a former Stoughton police officer on allegations he killed a pregnant woman has again tightened the microscope on Norfolk County.
John O'Keefe's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday against Karen Read and two bars in Canton, Massachusetts.
John O'Keefe's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday against Karen Read and two bars in Canton, Massachusetts. WBZ-TV's Chief Investigator Cheryl Fiandaca reports.
The brother of John O'Keefe filed a civil lawsuit against Karen Read and two bars in Canton, Massachusetts Monday. WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Karen Read's attempt to get two of the charges against her dismissed has been rejected, but she plans to appeal.
Karen Read's attempt to get two of the charges against her dismissed has been rejected, but she plans to appeal. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Judge Beverly Cannone denied Karen Read’s motion to dismiss two charges against her Friday. Read plans to appeal, her attorneys said. WBZ TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Karen Read's attempt to get two of the charges against her dismissed was rejected by Judge Beverly Cannone on Friday.
Karen Read's defense wants a judge to throw out two charges against her in John O'Keefe's death.
A judge will hear Karen Read's motion to dismiss two charges against her in the high-profile murder case. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Karen Read's attorney will try to get two charges against her dismissed Friday, but some say it's an uphill battle.
Karen Read’s newest attorney – Martin Weinberg – will argue a motion to dismiss two charges against Read. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Karen Read's attorneys have made another push to dismiss the second-degree murder charge against her. WBZ"s Chris Tanaka has more on that and other top stories in Boston.
Karen Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, but the high-profile case ended in a mistrial last month.
Prosecutors from the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office say they've heard from four jurors in the Karen Read trial willing to discuss information.
There's growing backlash after a Medfield, Massachusetts Select Board member's comments about the pride flag at a public meeting.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of running a sweatshop in New York City, the Manhattan DA said Wednesday.
In Lowell, a mammoth building stores data from more than a hundred customers ranging from hospitals to universities to police stations.
Reinforcements for the Tartan Army have officially arrived from Scotland, and they have quickly turned into Boston's favorite house guest.
A man who died in an assisted living home in Boston went unnoticed for nine days and was decomposing when he was found, according to a lawsuit filed by his family.
In Lowell, a mammoth building stores data from more than a hundred customers ranging from hospitals to universities to police stations.
A rare tick-borne virus left a New Hampshire man critically ill and in the hospital for more than a month.
There's growing backlash after a Medfield, Massachusetts Select Board member's comments about the pride flag at a public meeting.
Scotland's soccer fan base, known as the Tartan Army, is rallying behind one of their own ahead of the team's World Cup match against Morocco at Boston Stadium.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
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Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.