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Boston June 5, 2023

NJ lawyer tied to Boston cold-case rapes through drinking glass, prosecutors reveal

A New Jersey attorney working in Manhattan was linked to a rape spree in Boston more than 15 years ago through DNA on a drinking glass, authorities said Monday.

Boston Red Sox June 3, 2023

Son of former Red Sox player killed 8-year-old son, then himself, police suspect

George Scott III, the son of the former Boston Red Sox first baseman, is believed to have killed his 8-year-old son and then himself, police say.

New Jersey June 1, 2023

NJ lawyer waives extradition in 2008 Boston serial rape case

Matthew Nilo, a Weehawken, New Jersey-based lawyer accused of a Boston rape spree spanning 2007 and 2008, has waived extradition to Massachusetts.

CRIME June 1, 2023

New Jersey attorney linked to string of Boston rapes apparently proposed to fiancée weeks before arrest

Matthew Nilo, a 35-year-old New Jersey resident who works as a lawyer in New York, apparently proposed to his fiancée weeks before he was charged in a string of Boston rapes.

US May 31, 2023

Mystery Boston serial rapist identified as New Jersey attorney 15 years later through DNA analysis: FBI

Boston police and FBI announced the arrest of Matthew J. Nilo, a New Jersey attorney connected by investigative genetic genealogy and DNA analysis to a series of rapes from 2007-2008.

Massachusetts May 30, 2023

Man dies after falling under Boston subway train

A man who was attempting to board the Green Line trolley in Boston, Massachusetts, fell and died on early May 30, 2023. His name hasn't been made public.

Massachusetts May 26, 2023

Massachusetts Senate passes $55.9B budget proposal

The Massachusetts Senate on Thursday approved a $55.9 billion state budget proposal, with a focus on higher education spending headlining its top provisions.

True Crime May 26, 2023

Massachusetts professor charged in cop boyfriend's killing calls it a 'cover-up'

Karen Read, a Boston-area professor accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O'Keefe, in January 2022, called the case against her a "cover-up."

Media May 25, 2023

Boston Reparations task force coordinator fired after trespassing, resisting arrest in City Hall

Boston reparations task force leader was fired after being arrested last week in City Hall for trespassing and resisting arrest.

Boston May 24, 2023

Woman accused of murdering Boston police officer boyfriend back in court, as defense subpoenas new witnesses

Karen Read, who pleaded not guilty to the murder of Boston police officer John O'Keefe, was back in court on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.

US May 24, 2023

Rick Hoyt, a Boston Marathon icon with his father, has died at 61: 'Inspired millions around the world'

Rick Hoyt, a quadriplegic who successfully completed the Boston Marathon with the help of his father, has passed away. He and his father were icons in the running community.