Jasiel Correia Corruption Trial Set for January
The former Fall River mayor and his one-time chief of staff will be tried together in U.S. District Court.
US District Court
Feds: 'King Tego' of New Bedford Faces Gun Charge
The suspect was not among the New Bedford Latin Kings arrested in December's 'Operation Throne Down' dragnet -- but now he faces a federal firearm charge.
Judge Orders Dozens Released from Bristol County ICE Lockup
A federal judge ordered the release of 49 immigrant detainees in response to a lawsuit claiming crowded conditions could spark an outbreak of COVID-19.
Five Cape and Rhode Island Men Charged in Violent Kidnapping
One suspect was once described as the ringleader of a far-ranging narcotics network on Cape Cod.
Judge: Sealed Court Docs in Correia Pot Scandal May Be Released
Five marijuana firms are linked to a bribery case against former Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia, and the state's Cannabis Control Commission wants the details.
State Board Seeks Sealed Evidence on Fall River Pot Shop Deals
Evidence in the case has been sealed from public view, but the Cannabis Control Commission wants to take a look.
Judge Releases Latin King Teen, Queen, and New Bedford Landlord
A New Bedford teen accused of violent crimes was among several Latin Kings associates recently released from detention by a judge.
Two Oil-Dumping New Bedford Fishing Boats Must Pay $1M in Fines
The F/V Enterprise and Pacific Capes were caught dumping oily bilge into New Bedford Harbor. The vessels' owners were hauled into federal court.
Postal Worker Pleads Guilty
Austin Correia will be sentenced on November 20th after pleading guilty to stealing money from the Postal Service.
Plaintiff In Wal-Mart Suit Dies
The wife of a Massachusetts woman who filed a class-action lawsuit accusing Wal-Mart of wrongly denying employee benefits for same-sex spouses has died.
GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders says Dee Smithson, of New Bedford, died Friday of ovarian cancer.
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