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Dorchester native Larry DiCara, a former Boston City Councillor and one of the city’s most sought-after attorneys on municipal matters, is recovering from serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle in a tragic accident earlier this month in Marion, Mass., where he has a home. DiCara, 72, was injured on the afternoon of Thurs., Jan. 7, as he walked on a sidewalk near his
Parents in ‘Balloon Boy’ incident among those to receive pardon from Governor Polis Richard and Mayumi Heene received pardons from Colorado's governor for their roles in the 2009 "balloon boy" incident. Author: Allison Sylte Updated: 5:19 PM MST December 23, 2020 DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis (D-Colorado) issued four commutations and 18 pardons Wednesday. Among the people who received a pardon are the parents involved in the 2009 “balloon boy” incident that made international headlines. “We are all ready to move past the spectacle from a decade ago that...
DENVER – Today, December 23, 2020, Governor Jared Polis announced four commutations and eighteen pardons. “Pardons and commutations make second chances possible for people. As Governor, I understand that granting pardons and commutations is a tremendous responsibility and requires careful consideration of every individual who applies,” said Governor Jared Polis. “These individuals have taken responsibility for their past actions, paid a price to society, and demonstrated the ability to turn themselves around and live responsibly. In the spirit of the holiday season, let us reflect u...
BROCKTON — The controversy began with a lawsuit from a disgruntled former employee. Veteran prosecutor John Bradley sued the Plymouth County district attorney’s office for wrongful termination, alleging his former bosses retaliated against him after he stopped volunteering time and money to District Attorney Timothy Cruz’s reelection campaigns. The litigation lasted years, generating testimony from former prosecutors and troves of internal documents that offered an unprecedented window into the politics inside the DA’s office, the arm of state government that turns arrests into c...
There are other videos of support too, some in different languages like this french speaking militant who calls on muslims in france to join the jihad. experts say while isis isn't the first extremist group to build support online they may be the most savvy to date as social media is an important tool for extremist groups. >> 95% of terrorist groups today use facebook, use things like twitter, so this is a huge, huge way for groups to collect information. it's a huge way for them to finance and get people to provide assistance to recruit members. social media is where it's at. >> reporter: how...