Judges rips gun access at sentencing of ‘career criminal’

Judges rips gun access at sentencing of ‘career criminal’ By Laura Crimaldi  |   Wednesday, April 27, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage A Hub judge disgusted by easy access to guns on city streets...

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Blackstonian on Greater Boston WGBH. Apr. 25, 2011: A controversial flier on police brutality

Blackstonian on Greater Boston WGBH. Apr. 25, 2011: A controversial flier on police brutality Was it research, or an excuse to gang up on police? The Boston Herald's Michele McPhee and Jamarhl Crawford of the Boston Black Men's Leadership Group join...

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Police call Suffolk student project ‘cop-hate baiting’

Police call Suffolk student project ‘cop-hate baiting’ ‘REGRETTABLE’: This flier for a Suffolk student project drew the ire of Boston police. By Michele McPhee  |   Monday, April 25, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local...

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Running into trouble?

Running into trouble? By Adrian Walker Globe Columnist / April 23, 2011 You might remember the glossy campaign brochure, the one that proclaimed the current mayor good, but his challenger better. Or the quirky 11th-hour alliance between the second-...

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Lantigua is focus of federal, state probe Corruption allegations for Lawrence mayor

Lantigua is focus of federal, state probe Corruption allegations for Lawrence mayor "I do want to stress that I remain committed to the job that I was elected to do," Lantigua said in a statement April 4. By Sean P. Murphy and Maria Sacchetti Globe Staff...

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Location, location, location for police

Location, location, location for police By Natalie Sherman  |   Saturday, April 23, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage New tracking technology is making police work more efficient, even as it creates...

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Ex-gangbanger helps rid Dorchester of his shooter

Ex-gangbanger helps rid Dorchester of his shooter VALIANT: Tramane Smith struggles to maintain his emotions inside Suffolk Superior Court yesterday prior to the sentencing of Donald Williams, inset. Photo by Patrick Whittemore By Peter Gelzinis  |...

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GOP eyes drug abuse, welfare link Bill would require random testing

GOP eyes drug abuse, welfare link Bill would require random testing By Jessica Fargen  |   Saturday, April 23, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Politics Some Bay State welfare recipients with a history of...

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Some Brockton police officers object to fundraiser in memory of Danroy ‘DJ’ Henry of Easton Brockton officer warned after using work email to complain about Taunton event

Some Brockton police officers object to fundraiser in memory of Danroy ‘DJ’ Henry of Easton Brockton officer warned after using work email to complain about Taunton event Wayne Dozier of Boston, left, grandfather of college football player Danroy “DJ”...

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Pace student’s kin file wrongful death lawsuit

Pace student’s kin file wrongful death lawsuit Photo by Steven Senne By Marie Szaniszlo and Laura Crimaldi  |   Thursday, April 21, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage The Easton family of a slain Pace...

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Lawrence mayor’s report of threat rejected No evidence of attack on Lantigua, police say

Lawrence mayor’s report of threat rejected No evidence of attack on Lantigua, police say Mayor William Lantigua of Lawrence has clashed with the city’s Police Department almost since the day he took office. By Andrea Estes and Maria Sacchetti Globe Staff...

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Deval Patrick signs books at Boston Barnes & Nobles TODAY Thurs. 4/21 5pm

Deval Patrick signs books at Boston Barnes & Nobles"A Reason to Believe" TODAY Thurs. 4/21 5pm Friends, I want to thank everyone who has purchased my book, "A Reason to Believe."  I hope you've enjoyed it. If you would like your book signed,...

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Boston NAACP moves to recapture relevance

Boston NAACP moves to recapture relevance BY: GABRIELLE GURLEY ISSUE: SPRING 2011 April 12, 2011 THE NAACP'S BOSTON branch all but dropped out of sight in recent years, but new president Michael Curry is looking to erase doubts about the all-volunteer...

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Black officer sues Harvard police, claims bias

Black officer sues Harvard police, claims bias By Associated Press  |   Thursday, April 21, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage The Harvard University Police Department passed over a black officer for...

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Boston Activists Condemn Pleasantville Police Benevolent Association “Officer of the Year” award

Boston Activists Condemn Pleasantville Police Benevolent Association “Officer of the Year” award to Officer Aaron Hess controversial police shooter of Danroy “DJ” Henry CONTACT: Jamarhl Crawford Blackstonian.com 617-297-7721 APRIL 15, 2011FOR IMEMDIATE...

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DJ Henry’s family files federal suit against N.Y. cop

DJ Henry’s family files federal suit against N.Y. cop By Laura Crimaldi  |   Wednesday, April 20, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage The family of a Pace University football player from Easton who was...

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SJC: Odor of marijuana not enough to order suspect out of car

SJC: Odor of marijuana not enough to order suspect out of car By Martin Finucane, Globe Staff The odor of burnt marijuana is no longer enough for police officers to order a person from their car, now that possession of less than an ounce of marijuana...

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Questioning corporate taxes ‘Offshoring’ costs each Bay Stater $608 a year

Questioning corporate taxes ‘Offshoring’ costs each Bay Stater $608 a year By Jerry Kronenberg  |   Tuesday, April 19, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Business & Markets Photo by Faith Ninivaggi Local activists...

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AG Coakley says wiretap laws need updating to fight 'disorganized crime'

AG Coakley says wiretap laws need updating to fight 'disorganized crime' April 18, 2011 02:35 PM By John R. Ellement, Globe Staff Attorney General Martha Coakley today called for updating wiretap laws so law enforcement can attack the “disorganized...

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Boston police officer sues city

Boston police officer sues city By Associated Press  |   Tuesday, April 19, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage BOSTON - The former president of a Boston police union has filed a lawsuit against the...

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Drug smuggling charge against Mass. jail officer

Drug smuggling charge against Mass. jail officer By Associated Press  |   Monday, April 18, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage BOSTON - A Massachusetts corrections officer has been arrested on allegations...

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Go fish! Jamaica Pond restocked with trout and salmon

Go fish! Jamaica Pond restocked with trout and salmon Photo by Mark Garfinkel By Colneth Smiley Jr.  |   Friday, April 15, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage Sink your hooks into Jamaica Pond, where...

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House wary of governor’s public defender plan Deval Patrick aims to add 1,000 lawyers, staff to state payroll

House wary of governor’s public defender plan Deval Patrick aims to add 1,000 lawyers, staff to state payroll By Chris Cassidy  |   Friday, April 15, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Politics House leaders...

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This photo of Mass. speakers speaks volumes

This photo of Mass. speakers speaks volumes LINEUP: From left, former House speakers Salvatore F. DiMasi, Thomas M. Finneran and Charles F. Flaherty, and current House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo attend funeral services for former state Rep. Edward LeLacheur...

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Mayor Menino: Filene’s pit? So what! Moves forward, says stalled project ‘not my fault’

Mayor Menino: Filene’s pit? So what! Moves forward, says stalled project ‘not my fault’ N.Y.-BOSTON RIVALRY: Mayor Thomas Menino, right- speaking with Sam Carlyle, co-owner of Scholars American Bistro in Downtown Crossing yesterday- blamed Vornado Realty...

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Cop’s award latest odd twist in Pace case

Cop’s award latest odd twist in Pace case Photo by Ryan T. Conaty (file) By Margery Eagan  |   Thursday, April 14, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Columnists You hear it. You almost can’t believe it. The police...

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2 teens charged with assaulting MBTA bus driver

2 teens charged with assaulting MBTA bus driver By O’Ryan Johnson and Richard Weir  |   Thursday, April 14, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage Two teens were arrested last night on charges of assaulting...

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Bentley senior faces racial assault charge

Bentley senior faces racial assault charge By Marie Szaniszlo  |   Thursday, April 14, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage A Bentley University senior was released yesterday on $2,000 bail after he...

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Voter ID billboard irks Latino advocates

Voter ID billboard irks Latino advocates image from FoxNews Latino Associated Press / April 13, 2011 SOUTHBRIDGE — A billboard near a largely Latino district in Southbridge asking voters to show ID for Tuesday’s special election primary for a State...

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Officer who shot Danroy Henry named 'Officer of the Year'

Blackstonian Editor's Note: I find this disgusting. Completely unprofessional, insensitive and this should be regarded as intimidation and harassment. Officer who shot Danroy Henry named 'Officer of the Year' Danroy Henry Jr. By Milton J. Valencia, Globe...

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Police Brutality Nationwide Statistics

Police Brutality Nationwide Statistics Via: Term Life Insura...

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Police seek second Mashpee shooting suspect

Police seek second Mashpee shooting suspect The police are seeking John Cardoza of East Falmouth in connection with Thursday’s shooting in Mashpee.Photo by Mashpee Police Department By Heather Wysocki / Cape Cod Times  |   Wednesday, April...

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YouTube video eyed for clues in bus attack: VIDEO HERE

YouTube video eyed for clues in bus attack By Richard Weir and Laura Crimaldi  |   Wednesday, April 13, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage T Police are analyzing a YouTube video of the chaotic aftermath...

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$2.4B budget eliminates programs, jobs

$2.4B budget eliminates programs, jobs By Dave Wedge  |   Wednesday, April 13, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage The city is pulling 30 staffers out of five community centers and bracing for potential...

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Rape suspect ordered to stay away from children

Rape suspect ordered to stay away from children By Laurel J. Sweet  |   Wednesday, April 13, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Coverage A Dorchester man was held on $10,000 cash bail yesterday and ordered...

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Columbus Avenue in Jackson Square could get indoor skating rink and rec center

Columbus Avenue in Jackson Square could get indoor skating rink and rec center By adamg - 4/12/11 - 7:38 am What the building could look like. Urban Edge yesterday submitted plans to the city to build the recreational facility at 1562 Columbus Ave....

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Artist behind iconic Roxbury mural is keeping the faith

Artist behind iconic Roxbury mural is keeping the faith (Alexandra Legend Siegel photo for boston.com) Posted by Roy Greene April 11, 2011 04:15 PM Gary Rickson painted the “Africa is the Beginning” mural on the side of the YMCA building on Warren Street...

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Revere police officer charged with lying to FBI agents probing corruption

Revere police officer charged with lying to FBI agents probing corruption The FBI said in court papers that these images show Revere police Officer Todd Randall collecting $200 in cash from a confidential informant. Posted by John Ellement April 12,...

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NAACP National Report - Misplaced Priorities: Over Incarcerate, Under Educate

NAACP National Report - Misplaced Priorities: Over Incarcerate, Under Educate The National NAACP Director Benjamin Jealous recently released the National Report Misplaced Priorities: Over Incarcerate, Under Educate Since its release it has been discussed...

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Gruff Deval Patrick rankled Beacon Hill

Gruff Deval Patrick rankled Beacon Hill By Hillary Chabot  |   Tuesday, April 12, 2011  |  http://www.bostonherald.com  |  Local Politics Photo by Mark Garfinkel Gov Deval Patrick’s memoir, “A Reason to Believe,” scheduled...

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