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New Texts Released in Case of Woman Accused of Encouraging Boyfriend to Take His Life
A Boston College student charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly encouraging her boyfriend to take his life has been arraigned. Twenty-one-year-old Inyoung You, a South Korean national, appeared before a judge at Suffolk Superior Court Friday morning where a not guilty plea was entered on her behalf. Prosecutors say You sent Alexander Urtula, of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, more than...
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‘Target Tori' Receives Over $30K in Donations After Customer Complaint Goes Viral
A Target employee who was criticized on social media by a customer received an outpouring of support, along with $30,000 in donations. Tori Perrotti works at the store’s Swansea location. On Friday, she encountered a customer who was upset with a sale and decided to snap a photo of Perrotti and post it to Twitter with several complaints. “My first…
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US Supreme Court Denies Michelle Carter's Appeal in Texting Suicide Case
The United States Supreme Court said Monday that it will not take up an appeal brought by Michelle Carter, who was convicted of encouraging her boyfriend through texts and phone calls to take his own life. The decision leaves Carter’s conviction intact, though she is expected to be released from jail Jan. 23. Carter was convicted in 2017 of involuntary…
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Husband Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Beloved Lynn Teacher
A Massachusetts man was sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his wife, a beloved Lynn teacher, though he maintained at the Monday hearing that he was innocent. Andrew MacCormack, 31, was found guilty last month of strangling, beating and stabbing 30-year-old Vanessa MacCormack on Sept. 23, 2017.
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Push for New Safety Measures at Boston Bars
Following the death of a woman who disappeared outside a Boston night club, city leaders want to review how bars and clubs are ensuring the safety of their customers. During a meeting Wednesday, Councilor At-Large Annissa Essaibi-George asked for a hearing on the issue, citing the death of Jassy Correia, whose body was found in the trunk of a car...
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‘She Just Took Off': 3-Year-Old With Rare Disease Gains Mobility
Since the day she was born, Kailyn Bennett has been fighting for her life. Diagnosed with a rare genetic disease, doctors said the 3-year-old would lose her sight, hearing and ability to speak or move. But now, she is taking a step to change that.
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Limping Coyote Has West Roxbury Residents on Edge
A coyote on the prowl in Boston’s West Roxbury neighborhood has prompted concern from homeowners. Since September, residents in the area of Newfield Street said they have spotted the same coyote, walking with a distinctive limp, roaming throughout their neighborhood.
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Rallies Against Trump's National Emergency Declaration Held Across State
Multiple rallies were held across Massachusetts on President’s Day to protest President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency. Protesters in Massachusetts wanted to send a message to Trump that they have no interest in paying for his wall.
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‘Do the Right Thing': Family Pleads for Answers in Death of Man Outside Quincy Bar
The family of a Massachusetts man who died after an altercation at a Quincy bar is pleading for witnesses to come forward in the case. Christopher McCallum, 44, was found outside the Robert I. Nickerson American Legion Post in the early morning hours of Jan. 27. McCallum had attended a concert at the bar earlier in the evening. Quincy police...
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Volunteers Attend Funeral of WWII Vet With No Living Family
Volunteers in Massachusetts showed up to pay their respects to a fallen World War II veteran who died without any living family members left. Veteran James McCue died Thursday at Cedar View Rehabilitation and Health Care Center at the age of 97. He died without any surviving family members, leaving him without anyone to attend his funeral.
