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May 18, 2017 DARTMOUTH — For the first time in over 100 years, a representative of Bristol County sits on Massachusetts' highest court.
Elspeth "Ellie" Cypher was sworn in Thursday at a ceremony at UMass Dartmouth to the Supreme Judicial Court...
March 8, 2017 Judge Elspeth "Ellie" Cypher of Assonet was unanimously confirmed to the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts by the Governor's Council on Wednesday...
February 28, 2017 FALL RIVER - A Fall River man is sentenced after being convicted Monday of raping his girlfriend's teenage daughter.
The Bristol County District Attorney's Office says 44-year-old Osvaldo Leite pleaded guilty Monday in Fall River Superior Court to an indictment charging him with two counts of rape of a child, two counts of indecent assault and battery on a person under 14, and one count of assault with intent to rape...
February 8, 2017 A local woman has been nominated to the state's highest court.
Elspeth Cypher, 57, of Assonet was nominated today by Governor Charlie Baker to replace Justice Margot Botsford, who will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 this March...
August 23, 2016 Concerned about local involvment in environmental projects, the president of C.L.E.A.N. is leading environmental justice representatives on a tour of New Bedford's contaminated sites...
During his tenure late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was often a controversial figure, especially for those on the left.
February 13, 2016 U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia passed away this morning at the age of 79.
December 6, 2013 The state is looking into the possibility of updating it's judicial infrastructure.
Members of the Massachusetts Trial Court and local legislators toured New Bedford's four court buildings, observing safety hazards and security concerns for workers and visitors alike...
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