Taunton Trial Court

The Bristol County DA's Office says 22-year-old Michelle Carter’s request to remain free while her attorneys appeal her manslaughter conviction has been denied.

A Taunton man is facing charges after he allegedly hit a police officer with a cellphone. Police tell the Taunton Gazette the incident took place Friday morning inside a bathroom at the Taunton Trial Court building on Broadway. 25-year-old Robert Damon is accused of sucker-punching the officer after being told to shut off his phone because it was playing offensive music...