Massachusetts News

Marvin McClendon Jr.’s first trial ended in a mistrial in 2023 after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.

While supporters say such development can generate more clean energy, fishermen have protested against the projects, saying they harm their livelihood.

Massachusetts supported the attorney’s appeal, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling on Sixth Amendment rights.

Massachusetts’s highest court ruled that the state’s wiretap law doesn’t apply to websites tracking user activity, raising questions about digital privacy gaps.

The two candidates vying for the governor’s council seat in the 5th District put spotlight on judicial system and public safety.

The court ruled that rape qualifies as a predicate offense under state law, allowing pretrial detention without bail.

Gun-rights advocates had hoped to gather enough signatures to delay the law until a potential referendum.

The governor’s office said the move was needed to keep it open, while an asset management firm previously said the state’s officer was too low.