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Former Boston Housing Secretary Sentenced for Overtime Fraud
A former Boston Housing Authority secretary received probation and restitution for falsifying over 100 overtime forms, collecting more than $72,000 in fraudulent pay by forging signatures.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementBusinessFederal GovernmentLegalEmployment and Labor Helen MurrayBoston Housing Authoritywire fraudovertime fraudfederal courtBostonPublic CorruptionFBI
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Boston Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Cocaine Trafficking
Adonis Graham received a 46-month prison sentence for cocaine trafficking in Boston. His co-defendant, Giovany Fouyolle, received 10 years. The charges followed a raid on a Dorchester apartment, uncovering over a kilogram of cocaine and two loaded firearms.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Adonis GrahamGiovany FouyolleCocaine TraffickingBostonDorchesterGang CrimeFederal CourtFBI
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Chinese National Indicted for Running Boston Sex Trafficking Operation
A New York woman, Zengzeng Liu, faces federal charges for allegedly operating an international sex trafficking ring in Boston, recruiting foreign nationals for commercial sex acts in residential brothels across Allston and Brighton.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesAsia Zengzeng LiuBostonSex TraffickingAllstonBrightonFBIRacketeering
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Former Boston Housing Secretary Sentenced for Overtime Fraud
Former Boston Housing Authority secretary Helen Murray received two years’ probation and must pay $72,131 restitution for wire fraud. She falsified over 100 overtime forms between 2023 and 2024, forging signatures to collect unearned pay.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEmployment and Labor Helen MurrayBoston Housing AuthorityWire FraudOvertime FraudProbationRestitutionBostonFBI
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Boston Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Cocaine Trafficking
Adonis Graham received a 46-month prison sentence for cocaine trafficking in Boston. His co-defendant, Giovany Fouyolle, received 10 years. The charges followed a raid on a Dorchester apartment, uncovering over a kilogram of cocaine and two loaded firearms.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Adonis GrahamGiovany FouyolleCocaine TraffickingBostonDorchesterGang CrimeFederal CourtFBI
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Chinese National Indicted for Running Boston Sex Trafficking Operation
A New York woman faces federal charges for allegedly running an international sex trafficking operation in Boston. Zengzeng Liu, 40, is accused of recruiting foreign nationals for commercial sex acts in residential brothels.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentWorldFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesAsia Zengzeng LiuSex TraffickingBostonAllstonBrightonRacketeeringFBI
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Store Owner Sentenced for Multi-Million-Dollar SNAP Fraud Mill in Boston
A Boston store owner received a two-year prison sentence for operating a multi-million-dollar SNAP fraud scheme. Antonio Bonheur trafficked nearly $7 million in food benefits through his sham 150-square-foot store, even collecting benefits himself.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentEconomySocial Issues Antonio BonheurSNAP FraudBostonMattapanJesula Variety StoreWire FraudBenefit FraudFBI
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Former DOE Employee Sentenced for Bribery Scheme
Former DOE Security Specialist Edward Doherty received probation and a $10,000 fine for bribing a public official to secure government contracts for his company. The scheme involved multiple payments and was reported by the targeted employee.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalPublic Corruption Edward DohertyDepartment of EnergyBriberyBostonMAE SystemsSentencingFBI
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Randolph Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
A Randolph man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and firearm charges in Boston federal court. Jose Mendes faces sentencing in October 2026 after authorities found fentanyl, cocaine, and modified firearms at his residences.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Jose MendesRandolphBostonDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesFentanylHarvard Street GangFBI
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Tiny Desk Contest Tour Continues Across U.S., Featuring New Talent and Local Showcases
NPR's Tiny Desk Contest tour continues with upcoming shows in Boston, New York, and D.C., following a successful Minneapolis stop. Local NPR stations also host showcases, celebrating diverse musical talent nationwide.
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Serial Bank Robber Sentenced to Over Nine Years for Weymouth Heist
Quincy man Glenn Legere received over nine years in prison for the armed robbery of a Weymouth Santander Bank. This sentencing follows his guilty plea and highlights his extensive history of bank robberies across Massachusetts.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState Governments Glenn LegereWeymouthSantander BankArmed RobberyBostonMassachusettsFBI
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Lowell Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine Distribution
Lowell's Gino Hem pleaded guilty to distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine after being caught with over 53 grams of cocaine base. He faces significant prison time, with sentencing set for September 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Gino HemLowellFentanylCrack CocaineDrug TraffickingFederal CourtBostonFBI
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New Jersey Man Sentenced for Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business Linked to Online Scams
A New Jersey man received a prison sentence for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. He moved funds from online scams to accounts in China and Turkey, admitting to lying to a bank about the deposits.
Law EnforcementBusinessWorldLegalBankingAsiaEuropeEconomy Shadrach AnapalumUnlicensed Money TransmittingOnline ScamsFinancial FraudPrison SentenceBostonNewarkFBI
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Idaho Man Sentenced to Two Years for Cyberstalking Massachusetts Professor
Edward John Kay, 54, of Rigby, Idaho, received a two-year prison sentence in Boston for cyberstalking a Massachusetts online university professor. He sent over 80 harassing messages after becoming fixated on her.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalEducationComputers and InternetSocial Issues Edward John KayCyberstalkingBostonRigby, IdahoUniversity ProfessorFBILegal Issues
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Boston Gang Member Sentenced to Over Seven Years for Illegal Firearms
Kenneth Bigby-Williams, a Boston gang member, received 90 months in prison for illegally possessing five firearms and ammunition. The Hyde Park man's sentencing is part of Operation Take Back America, targeting violent crime.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Kenneth Bigby-WilliamsBostonBailey Street gangFirearmsAmmunitionSentencingOperation Take Back AmericaCrimeFBI
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Randolph Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking and Firearm Charges
Randolph man London Cohen pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking and firearm charges in federal court, stemming from a gang investigation. Sentencing is set for September 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues London CohenRandolphBostonDrug TraffickingFirearms OffensesGuilty PleaHarvard Street GangFBI
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H-Block Gang Member Sentenced for Smuggling Drugs into Massachusetts Prison
H-Block gang member Dominique Carpenter-Grady was sentenced to prison for smuggling PCP and K2 into a Massachusetts prison. His conviction is part of a larger investigation into the violent Boston-based gang's drug trafficking activities.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Dominique Carpenter-GradyH-Block gangDrug TraffickingMassachusetts prisonPCPK2BostonFBI
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Serbian National Extradited to U.S. on $1.4 Million Stolen Luxury Watch Charges
A Serbian national was extradited to the U.S. to face charges for allegedly transporting over $1.4 million in stolen luxury watches. Dusan Pericic, 41, was arrested in Amsterdam and appeared in Boston federal court.
Law EnforcementWorldLegalTransportationSocial Issues Dusan PericicExtraditionLuxury WatchesStolen GoodsBostonSaint-BarthelemyOrganized CrimeFBI
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Former Quincy Elder Services Director Sentenced for Embezzlement
Thomas F. Clasby, Jr., former Quincy Elder Services Director, received a six-month prison sentence for embezzling over $136,000 in city funds, used for personal items like steak tips, a car, and a self-portrait.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalEconomySocial Issues Thomas F. Clasby Jr.QuincyEmbezzlementPublic CorruptionElder ServicesBostonFederal Bureau of InvestigationFBI
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Ella Faye's "Aurora" Crowned WBUR's 2026 Massachusetts Tiny Desk Contest Favorite
Massachusetts artist Ella Faye's "Aurora" wins WBUR's 2026 Tiny Desk Contest favorite for its natural beauty and harmonies. She will open for Cure For Paranoia in Boston.
EntertainmentMediaMusicEducation Ella FayeWBURTiny Desk ContestBostonCure For ParanoiaAurora
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FBI Boston Warns Drone Operators of World Cup 2026 Flight Restrictions
FBI Boston issues a public service announcement warning drone operators about temporary flight restrictions during the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Violations carry severe penalties, including fines and prison time.
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Chicago Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Exploiting Massachusetts Minor
Joshua Rogers, 31, of Chicago, pleaded guilty in Boston to sexually exploiting a 14-year-old Massachusetts minor via Snapchat. He coerced explicit acts and discussed kidnapping, facing 15-30 years. Sentencing is set for September 29, 2026.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Joshua RogersChicagoBostonSexual ExploitationMinorSnapchatProject Safe ChildhoodFBI
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Boston Man Sentenced for Threatening Federal Agent
Kenneth Pacheco, a Boston man, received a 16-month prison sentence for threatening a federal law enforcement officer. His threats followed interventions by authorities after online activity and concerns from a relative.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Kenneth PachecoBostonFederal Law EnforcementThreatsSentencingNational SecurityFBI
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Randolph Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine and Firearm Offenses
A Randolph man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for cocaine trafficking and firearm possession. Giovany Fouyolle's conviction stems from a raid that uncovered over a kilogram of cocaine and two loaded guns in a Dorchester apartment.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Giovany FouyolleRandolphBostonCocaine TraffickingFirearm PossessionHarvard Street GangDrug TraffickingFBI
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Former Non-Profit Nursing Home CEO Sentenced for Misapplying Funds
Tony Francis, former CEO of Edgar P. Benjamin Health Center, received a six-month prison sentence for misapplying over $190,000 in federal and organizational funds, including SBA loans and personal loan payments, while the non-profit faced financial distress.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalReal Estate Tony FrancisEdgar P. Benjamin Health CenterMisapplication of FundsSentencingBostonFraudNon-profitFBI
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Trinitarios Gang Leader Pleads Guilty to Racketeering, Murders in Boston
Luis Jeffrey Santana, a leader of the Trinitarios gang's Manchester Chapter, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy in Boston. He admitted involvement in two murders and two attempted murders, part of a major federal investigation into the violent criminal enterprise.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Luis Jeffrey SantanaTrinitariosRacketeering ConspiracyBostonSalem, Mass.Operation Paper MachetesViolent CrimeFBI
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Second Suspect Charged in Massachusetts Armed Bank Robberies
A West Yarmouth man, Angel Gonzalez, faces armed bank robbery charges for two incidents in Massachusetts on April 28, 2026. He allegedly brandished a firearm and threatened employees, with a co-defendant also charged.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsBanking Angel GonzalezArmed Bank RobberyBostonMassachusettsFBISantander BankTD Bank
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Federal Reserve Governor Powell Accepts 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
Federal Reserve Governor Powell accepted the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award at the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, recognizing his public service and leadership.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEconomyBankingGeneral Politics Governor PowellFederal ReserveJohn F. Kennedy Profile in Courage AwardJohn F. Kennedy Library FoundationBostonMassachusettsPublic ServiceU.S. Federal Reserve
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Boston Firefighter Dies After Fall at Three-Alarm Blaze
Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr., 53, died May 23, 2026, after falling from a third-floor porch during a three-alarm residential fire. A 24-year veteran, he was a third-generation Boston firefighter.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducation BostonFirefighterRobert Kilduff Jr.Line of Duty DeathResidential FireMaydayMassachusetts
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NPR Tiny Desk Contest Spotlights Diverse Local Music Talent Nationwide
The NPR Tiny Desk Contest showcases local music talent across the U.S., from Boston to San Diego. Member stations highlight diverse artists, with interviews and a special focus on top Latin entries, demonstrating the contest's broad reach.
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