Catholic deacon reassigned after claiming he was reprimanded for criticizing church’s handling of abuse cases David Baillargeon, a deacon who claimed he was reprimanded for speaking out against the church’s handling of clergy sexual abuse,... Learn More
Mystic Valley coach accused of past sexual abuse WCVB reports that a girls’ basketball coach has been accused of sexual abuse and assault at a prior school. You... Learn More
Massachusetts man accused of sexually assaulting minor in Connecticut A Massachusetts man, incarcerated on similar charges, is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile female in residences in Waterford, CT... Learn More
Mass. Man Arrested in NY for Sexual Abuse A Massachusetts man is behind bars after police allege he had sexual contact with a minor in Steuben County. New... Learn More
Martha’s Vineyard Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse The father of a girl who was sexually abused in 2014 said Wednesday in Court that she is terrified of... Learn More
Massachusetts Woman Files Suit Against Chicago Art School A Massachusetts woman claims in a new federal lawsuit she suffered “extreme sex discrimination,” harassment, violence, retaliation, and abuse at... Learn More
Springfield Casino Gets Late Last Call The first resort casino in Massachusetts, scheduled to open later this summer in Springfield, will be able to serve alcohol... Learn More
Supreme Court’s Free Speech Ruling May be Blow To Massachusetts Unions In a major freedom of speech decision on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to public sector labor... Learn More
Recreational Marijuana In Massachusetts – What You Need To Know The marijuana industry in Massachusetts has reached a major milestone, as recreational sales of cannabis is now legal. As of now, you... Learn More
States Aim To Halt Sexual Abuse Of People With Intellectual Disabilities NPR reports that people with intellectual disabilities are victims of some of the highest rates of sexual assault. NPR found previously... Learn More
Mass. Attorney General Issues Guidance on New Equal Pay Law On March 1, 2018, the Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) issued detailed guidance on the amendments to the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act (MEPA),... Learn More
Legislature Passes Salem Liquor License Changes Brothers Taverna and Mercy Tavern will be able to offer diners alcoholic drinks year round, following the approval of liquor... Learn More
Massachusetts task force wants relaxed alcohol laws, higher taxes As reported by the Boston Globe, the price of beer, wine, and liquor in Massachusetts would increase, but unpopular restrictions... Learn More
Needham Native Raisman Speaks Out on Abuse Needham native and multiple Olympic medalist Aly Raisman was hoping victim impact statements would be heard in court during the... Learn More
Mass. Senate approves campus sex-assaults bill The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously passed a bill strengthening the laws surrounding sexual assault on college campuses, in response to... Learn More
Beacon Hill Sex Harassment claims prompt policy reviews State leaders are reviewing sexual harassment policies and calling for more protections for accusers amid allegations of unwanted sexual advances... Learn More
Norwell Selectmen Revoke Mobil Mart’s Liquor License The Norwell Board of Selectmen have revoked the liquor license for Mobil Mart at 89 Washington Street after Norwell Police... Learn More
Billerica man indicted on sexual exploitation charges A Billerica man was indicted on sexual exploitation charges in U.S. District Court in Boston Philip Toronto, 43, faces two counts... Learn More
Craft Brewer Challenges $2.6 Million Penalty Massachusetts beer wholesaler Craft Beer Guild announced that it would appeal a judge’s order that upheld a $2.6 million fine... Learn More
Stoughton Legion Facing Serious Allegations The Stoughton American Legion now faces new legal problems following allegations of a drug and illegal gaming operation. Six people,... Learn More
Mass. Lawmakers Hear Calls For A Higher Minimum Wage: $15 An Hour The Associated Press reports that backers of a drive to gradually boost the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour... Learn More