Biker struck and killed near Bay State Road
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle near Bay State Road Sunday afternoon, officials said. Boston Police Department Officer James Kenneally said a car hit the pedestrian near Beacon Street and Charlesgate West at about 3:30 p.m. The pedestrian, a female bicyclist in her early twenties, was pronounced dead at the scene, according [...]
James ‘Whitey’ Bulger not allowed to use immunity claim
In a major blow to James “Whitey” Bulger’s case, U.S. District Court Judge Denise Casper ruled Thursday that the mobster cannot claim immunity for his crimes as a defense in his trial. “In response to Bulger’s motion for discovery relating to this issue, the government denied the existence of any such immunity agreement, but also [...]
24-hour Walgreens flagship store opens in Downtown Crossing
After more than a year of planning and construction, Walgreens opened its 24-hour flagship store in Downtown Crossing Wednesday. More than 20,000 square feet of area, the store takes the place of Borders on the corner of Washington Street and School Street. It is the ninth flagship Walgreens has opened and offers more services than [...]
Tsarnaev’s lawyer renowned for high-profile cases
Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, Altlanta Olympics bomber Eric Rudolph and Boston Marathon bomber Dhzhokhar Tsarnaev now have more in common than their alleged criminal acts. They all have or had acclaimed defense attorney Judy Clarke behind their table. U.S. Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler appointed Clarke to aid Miriam Conrad, head federal defender on the case, and [...]
3 men arrested in connection to bombings
Three men were arrested and charged Wednesday for impeding the process of the Boston Marathon bombings investigation. Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, both 19 and residents of New Bedford, were charged for willfully conspiring with each other in offense against the U.S. and for destroying and concealing evidence by plotting to dispose of a laptop [...]
