Boston

US 23 hours ago

Hatchet-wielding man faces charges after Boston road rage attack caught on video

Boston police said Andrew Oprian had been charged in connection with a May 16 road rage incident that was caught on camera.

Massachusetts 1 day ago

Former Harvard Medical School morgue manager pleads guilty to swiping, selling stolen body parts

Cedric Lodge, ex-Harvard morgue manager, pleads guilty to stealing and selling body parts. He faces up to 10 years in prison for interstate transport of remains.

Immigration 1 day ago

EXCLUSIVE: Illegal alien whose deportation was paused by ‘activist’ judge sexually assaulted a disabled woman

The Department of Homeland Security bashed a Biden-appointed “activist" judge whose ruling paused the deportation of an illegal alien who sexually assaulted a disabled woman.

Jordon Hudson 1 day ago

Jordon Hudson makes fun of Bill Belichick's age in social media post amid engagement rumors

Jordon Hudson's playful Instagram post with Bill Belichick sparks engagement rumors, while her influence on his public image stirs controversy.

Karen Read 2 days ago

Brain surgeon testifies John O'Keefe died from fall on frozen ground in Karen Read trial

In the murder trial of Karen Read, expert testimony highlights John O'Keefe's fatal head injuries and the role of hypothermia in his death.

Karen Read 3 days ago

Karen Read trial witness faces brutal cross-examination over vehicle data

Expert Shanon Burgess faces scrutiny over timeline errors and credentials in Karen Read's trial as the defense challenges the reliability of vehicle and phone data analysis.

Karen Read 4 days ago

Expert witness in Karen Read murder trial caught with 'errors' inflating his credentials

In Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial, DNA links hair on her SUV to victim John O'Keefe, but witness credibility issues arise during cross-examination.

Karen Read 6 days ago

Karen Read judge blocks Sandra Birchmore mentions; expert says cases should be wake-up call for police

The Massachusetts judge presiding over Karen Read's second trial in the death of Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe has barred references to the botched Sandra Birchmore investigation.

Karen Read May 17

Karen Read murder trial: Niece reveals 'frantic' behavior on morning Boston officer was found dead

Testimony from John O'Keefe's niece highlights tensions with Karen Read before his death, as Read faces trial for the Boston officer's murder.

Karen Read May 16

Medical examiner details skull fractures in Karen Read murder trial testimony

An autopsy by Dr. Scordi-Bello found head trauma and hypothermia in O'Keefe's death with trial implications for Karen Read in Massachusetts.

Karen Read May 14

Karen Read's defense opens door for special prosecutor to bring in new evidence: court docs

Evidence about a prior fight between Karen Read and John O'Keefe may be allowed in court after defense team's questioning created an opening for prosecutors.

Karen Read May 13

Karen Read defense floats theory that ‘jealous’ Brian Higgins fought John O’Keefe before death

Defense in Karen Read trial proposes that Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe's death might be linked to a "jealousy"-fueled fight with ATF agent Brian Higgins.

Karen Read May 10

Karen Read trial reveals flirty text messages with ATF agent behind boyfriend's back

Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Yuri Bukhenik testifies in a case involving Karen Read, who is accused of hitting her boyfriend with an SUV and leaving him to die.

Karen Read May 9

State trooper points to possible weapon in John O'Keefe death – and it's not Karen Read's car

Massachusetts State Police sergeant's testimony in Karen Read's murder trial reveals doubts about John O'Keefe's injuries, questioning hit-and-run charges.

Airlines May 8

Viral video shows Frontier Airlines reps' airport meltdown that left passenger stunned

A man who purchased a ticket to travel from Raleigh to Boston was not allowed to check in for his flight, which led to Frontier Airlines cutting ties with two representatives.

Karen Read May 8

Karen Read's Google timeline derailed again as 2nd expert disputes defense claims

In the Karen Read trial, forensic experts testify on smartphone data, challenging the defense's timeline of events in the murder case of Officer John O'Keefe.

Karen Read May 7

Karen Read's voicemails to John O'Keefe played in murder trial: 'I f---ing hate you'

Massachusetts prosecutors played eight of Karen Read's voicemails sent to John O'Keefe on the night she allegedly struck him with her Lexus SUV and left him to die.

Karen Read May 6

Karen Read trial: Canton cop explains using leaf blower, red Solo cups, Stop & Shop bag for evidence

Former Canton police lieutenant in Karen Read investigation testifies about ordering a leaf blower, red Solo cups and a Stop & Shop bag used for evidence collection.

Massachusetts May 4

College admissions worker arrested for allegedly offering visiting high school student money for sex

Jacob Henriques, 29, allegedly used his position as an assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College in Boston to contact prospective students for sex.

Boston Red Sox May 3

Umpire curses himself out on hot mic after missing call

Bill Miller is only human. The MLB umpire got a call wrong in Friday's Red Sox-Twins game in Boston, and he was not at all happy with himself.

Karen Read May 1

Jennifer McCabe doubles down on Karen Read’s alleged 'I hit him' confession, but can't find it in paper trail

Key witness Jennifer McCabe testifies Karen Read said 'I hit him' three times after finding John O'Keefe's body. Defense challenges inconsistencies in her account to grand jury.

Massachusetts April 30

Blue city's Democratic committee prints thousands of 'red cards' urging immigrants to know their rights

A Boston-area Democratic committee is purchasing some 8,000 cards designed to remind immigrants of their constitutional rights if approached by ICE.

Karen Read April 30

Karen Read scores major win as judge allows crash reconstruction testimony

Judge Beverly Cannone will allow experts from ARCCA, a crash reconstruction firm, to testify at Karen Read's second trial in the murder of John O'Keefe.

Karen Read April 29

Karen Read crash expert admits he sent notes to defense, broke sequestration order in first trial

Expert crash reconstruction witness Dr. Daniel Wolfe received information about prior testimony and sent notes to Karen Read's defense team during first murder trial.

Karen Read April 26

Karen Read's ambulance ride admission becomes flashpoint at second trial

A firefighter testified about what Karen Read said during an ambulance ride about an argument she had with John O'Keefe the morning he was found dead.

Karen Read April 25

Karen Read says she poured extra shots into her cocktails before John O'Keefe's death

Karen Read revealed in a 2024 TV interview that she added extra shots to "weak" drinks the night her boyfriend, John O'Keefe, died in 2022.

VIDEO April 24

Thousand compete in 129th annual Boston Marathon

FOX Weather correspondent Katie Byrne reports from the Boston Marathon as runners prepare for the 129th race.

Karen Read April 24

Key Karen Read witness admits grand jury testimony wasn't true

Kerry Roberts admits never hearing Karen Read ask for a Google search about hypothermia after finding John O'Keefe dead, contradicting earlier testimony.

Karen Read April 23

Karen Read retrial kicks off with wire-to-wire drama, lawyers brawl in tense hearing after jurors sent home

Karen Read's defense and prosecutors paint dueling pictures in Boston police officer death case, as the judge accuses defendant's team of discovery violations.

Enforcement April 22

Russian Harvard scientist Kseniia Petrova 'knowingly' smuggled illicit items to US: feds

The Department of Homeland Security alleged that Kseniia Petrova, a Russian scientist working at Harvard Medical School, "knowingly broke the law."