Monday, May 18 2015 10:39 PM EDT2015-05-19 02:39:32 GMT
Accused criminals agree to plead guilty, but then change their minds after they find out their punishment. It is a game of chance for defendants who then go on trial instead, but for crime victims and their families the ordeal can be excruciating.
Accused criminals agree to plead guilty, but then change their minds after they find out their punishment. It is a game of chance for defendants who then go on trial instead, but for crime victims and their families the ordeal can be excruciating.
Monday, May 18 2015 10:39 AM EDT2015-05-18 14:39:29 GMT
A FOX25 Northeastern University School of Journalism investigation found the city of Boston has paid more than $30,000,000 to settle cases against the police department in the last decade. One of those cases involved a $400,000 payout to Jacob Carnelli who was charged with assaulting officer Adarbaad Karani after a night out at a Boston bar.
A FOX25 Northeastern University School of Journalism investigation found the city of Boston has paid more than $30,000,000 to settle cases against the police department in the last decade. One of those cases involved a $400,000 payout to Jacob Carnelli who was charged with assaulting officer Adarbaad Karani after a night out at a Boston bar.
Tuesday, May 5 2015 3:44 PM EDT2015-05-05 19:44:19 GMT
They've committed heinous crimes, but they're not locked up in prison. Some defendants end up in hospitals after being found not guilty by reason of insanity. Treatment for mental illness has resulted in dozens of people being released back into the community in Massachusetts.
They've committed heinous crimes, but they're not locked up in prison. Some defendants end up in hospitals after being found not guilty by reason of insanity. Treatment for mental illness has resulted in dozens of people being released back into the community in Massachusetts.
Thursday, April 30 2015 11:01 PM EDT2015-05-01 03:01:31 GMT
The MBTA finally turned over hundreds of emails this week for two top employees, nearly three months after FOX Undercover first asked for them through a request under the state's Public Records Law.
The MBTA finally turned over hundreds of emails this week for two top employees, nearly three months after FOX Undercover first asked for them through a request under the state's Public Records Law.
Thursday, April 30 2015 9:04 PM EDT2015-05-01 01:04:40 GMT
Three correctional officers indicted for involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Bridgewater State Hospital patient. It's a story FOX Undercover's Mike Beaudet broke three years ago, and we've been following ever since.
Three correctional officers indicted for involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Bridgewater State Hospital patient. It's a story FOX Undercover's Mike Beaudet broke three years ago, and we've been following ever since.
Wednesday, April 1 2015 5:51 PM EDT2015-04-01 21:51:12 GMT
A Massachusetts lawmaker who is fighting to strengthen the state's texting and driving ban hosted a legislative briefing Wednesday on Beacon Hill to raise awareness about shortcomings in the current ban and drum up support for a new law.
A Massachusetts lawmaker who is fighting to strengthen the state's texting and driving ban hosted a legislative briefing Wednesday on Beacon Hill to raise awareness about shortcomings in the current ban and drum up support for a new law.
Monday, March 16 2015 7:05 PM EDT2015-03-16 23:05:03 GMT
Secrecy in Massachusetts is under scrutiny this week as open government groups push for changes to the state's public records law. FOX25 investigative reporter Mike Beaudet found the latest example of alleged government stonewalling, this time with the MBTA.
Secrecy in Massachusetts is under scrutiny this week as open government groups push for changes to the state's public records law. FOX25 investigative reporter Mike Beaudet found the latest example of alleged government stonewalling, this time with the MBTA.
Wednesday, February 25 2015 12:11 PM EST2015-02-25 17:11:06 GMT
Amanda Martin traveled the same road to school every day, leaving her home in Southbridge for the 15 minute drive to Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical School in Charlton.
Amanda Martin traveled the same road to school every day, leaving her home in Southbridge for the 15 minute drive to Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical School in Charlton.
Monday, February 23 2015 11:07 PM EST2015-02-24 04:07:04 GMT
It's a case you've never heard about, until now. Boston Police Sergeant, Edwin Guzman, is accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a minor. 38-year-old Guzman was charged in November, but the case has remained under the radar for months, frustrating the alleged victim and her family who worry justice will not be served.
It's a case you've never heard about, until now. Boston Police Sergeant, Edwin Guzman, is accused of sending sexually explicit messages to a minor. 38-year-old Guzman was charged in November, but the case has remained under the radar for months, frustrating the alleged victim and her family who worry justice will not be served.
Thursday, February 19 2015 9:55 PM EST2015-02-20 02:55:56 GMT
It's an understatement to say it's been a rough couple of weeks for the MBTA. The problems are ongoing, frustrating commuters on a daily basis. So what's it going to take to fix it?
It's an understatement to say it's been a rough couple of weeks for the MBTA. The problems are ongoing, frustrating commuters on a daily basis. So what's it going to take to fix it?
Tuesday, February 10 2015 4:32 PM EST2015-02-10 21:32:35 GMT
Anyone with a student loan knows how painful it can be to pay back that debt each month. Some are choosing not to, stiffing the government in the process, and leaving taxpayers on the hook.
Anyone with a student loan knows how painful it can be to pay back that debt each month. Some are choosing not to, stiffing the government in the process, and leaving taxpayers on the hook.
Thursday, February 5 2015 10:18 PM EST2015-02-06 03:18:57 GMT
Many have heard horror stories about young women becoming victims of sexual assaults after someone slips something into their drinks. Investigative Reporter Mike Beaudet obtained video of it allegedly happening at a local bar, in this FOX Undercover exclusive.
Many have heard horror stories about young women becoming victims of sexual assaults after someone slips something into their drinks. Investigative Reporter Mike Beaudet obtained video of it allegedly happening at a local bar, in this FOX Undercover exclusive.
Wednesday, November 26 2014 6:47 PM EST2014-11-26 23:47:52 GMT
Dozens of high-ranking state officials are getting free parking in one of Boston's most luxurious hotels, courtesy of the Massachusetts taxpayers. FOX Undercover found the state pays for 46 parking spaces at the Ritz Carlton's garage in downtown Boston through lease agreements with the landlord of 600 Washington St. where 8 state agencies are housed.
Monday, November 3 2014 10:48 PM EST2014-11-04 03:48:25 GMT
The family of a disabled man attacked and killed at a state-run facility is outraged that the state agency responsible for keeping him safe cleared itself of wrongdoing even though the alleged assailant had a lengthy history of violence.
The family of a disabled man attacked and killed at a state-run facility is outraged that the state agency responsible for keeping him safe cleared itself of wrongdoing even though the alleged assailant had a lengthy history of violence.
Friday, October 31 2014 12:58 AM EDT2014-10-31 04:58:07 GMT
The brother of a Lexington police officer was given a minor traffic ticket by another Lexington cop for an apparent road rage incident even though he admitted intentionally sideswiping another vehicle and witnesses said he nearly came to blows with the other driver.
The brother of a Lexington police officer was given a minor traffic ticket by another Lexington cop for an apparent road rage incident even though he admitted intentionally sideswiping another vehicle and witnesses said he nearly came to blows with the other driver.
Thursday, October 23 2014 7:10 PM EDT2014-10-23 23:10:59 GMT
Police in Keene, NH are using technology that's never been used before in New England, technology inspired by the Boston Marathon Bombing investigation.
Police in Keene, NH are using technology that's never been used before in New England, technology inspired by the Boston Marathon Bombing investigation.
Tuesday, October 21 2014 6:32 PM EDT2014-10-21 22:32:59 GMT
It took less than an hour for the Lowell District Court jury to find David McCarthy guilty of aggravated assault, but his wife and lawyer say the Lowell District Court jury only heard part of the story.
It took less than an hour for the Lowell District Court jury to find David McCarthy guilty of aggravated assault, but his wife and lawyer say the Lowell District Court jury only heard part of the story.
Tuesday, October 21 2014 2:30 PM EDT2014-10-21 18:30:55 GMT
A federal jury in Texas hit the maker of the ET-Plus guard rail end terminal with a $175 million verdict today -- likely to triple to $525 million plus additional penalties -- saying the company failed to notify the U.S. about design changes made to the most commonly-used guard rail end terminal in the country.
A federal jury in Texas hit the maker of the ET-Plus guard rail end terminal with a $175 million verdict today -- likely to triple to $525 million plus additional penalties -- saying the company failed to notify the U.S. about design changes made to the most commonly-used guard rail end terminal in the country.
Tuesday, October 21 2014 2:15 PM EDT2014-10-21 18:15:37 GMT
The alleged victim in a case of road rage retaliation in Billerica told the Lowell District Court jury today that he suffered serious injuries from a beating delivered to him by the husband of a woman with whom he had had an alleged road rage altercation 90 minutes earlier.
The alleged victim in a case of road rage retaliation in Billerica told the Lowell District Court jury today that he suffered serious injuries from a beating delivered to him by the husband of a woman with whom he had had an alleged road rage altercation 90 minutes earlier.
Wednesday, October 15 2014 7:00 PM EDT2014-10-15 23:00:47 GMT
Nearly half of the 18 judicial nominees Gov. Deval Patrick has put forward in the waning months of his administration have donated to either the governor or his former lieutenant governor, campaign finance records show.
Nearly half of the 18 judicial nominees Gov. Deval Patrick has put forward in the waning months of his administration have donated to either the governor or his former lieutenant governor, campaign finance records show.
Thursday, October 9 2014 6:40 PM EDT2014-10-09 22:40:05 GMT
Ten months after promising to scour abandoned state buildings for sensitive patient records, the Patrick administration has finally finished the job, telling FOX Undercover that enough inappropriately stored records were found to fill 17 boxes.
Ten months after promising to scour abandoned state buildings for sensitive patient records, the Patrick administration has finally finished the job, telling FOX Undercover that enough inappropriately stored records were found to fill 17 boxes.
Tuesday, September 23 2014 6:42 PM EDT2014-09-23 22:42:13 GMT
Gov. Deval Patrick reacted strongly today to a FOX Undercover investigation exposing the wild life of a high ranking state official who spent workdays drinking in Rhode Island strip clubs.
Gov. Deval Patrick reacted strongly today to a FOX Undercover investigation exposing the wild life of a high ranking state official who spent workdays drinking in Rhode Island strip clubs.
Wednesday, July 2 2014 6:34 PM EDT2014-07-02 22:34:04 GMT
Attorney General Martha Coakley has launched an investigation into how a giant pile of mortgage papers belonging to a South Shore attorney came to be dumped in a field in Plymouth, a probe she started after seeing a FOX Undercover investigation on the issue.
Attorney General Martha Coakley has launched an investigation into how a giant pile of mortgage papers belonging to a South Shore attorney came to be dumped in a field in Plymouth, a probe she started after seeing a FOX Undercover investigation on the issue.
Tuesday, July 1 2014 11:18 PM EDT2014-07-02 03:18:18 GMT
A mound of moldering mortgage documents dumped in a Plymouth field has a South Shore attorney scrambling for an explanation and the state Attorney General concerned that hundreds if not thousands of Massachusetts residents’ confidential information was accessible to anyone who wandered by.
A mound of moldering mortgage documents dumped in a Plymouth field has a South Shore attorney scrambling for an explanation and the state Attorney General concerned that hundreds if not thousands of Massachusetts residents’ confidential information was accessible to anyone who wandered by.
Thursday, June 26 2014 11:54 AM EDT2014-06-26 15:54:21 GMT
Animal welfare activists say a bill that would force farmers to use cages big enough to let farm animals to turn around is a simple act of anti-cruelty, but farmers say the bill is simply a tool further a national legislative agenda because the problem doesn't exist in Massachusetts.
Animal welfare activists say a bill that would force farmers to use cages big enough to let farm animals to turn around is a simple act of anti-cruelty, but farmers say the bill is simply a tool further a national legislative agenda because the problem doesn't exist in Massachusetts.
Monday, June 23 2014 7:04 PM EDT2014-06-23 23:04:05 GMT
The family of a disabled man found bruised and paralyzed on the bedroom floor of his group home is still fighting for answers after a new investigation found suspicious behavior from a worker at the home but still doesn’t say how he came to be so badly hurt.
The family of a disabled man found bruised and paralyzed on the bedroom floor of his group home is still fighting for answers after a new investigation found suspicious behavior from a worker at the home but still doesn’t say how he came to be so badly hurt.
Thursday, June 19 2014 5:24 PM EDT2014-06-19 21:24:53 GMT
A kidnapping gang member turned informant told an FBI task force in 2012 that the gang leader had sources working for him inside both the Registry of Motor Vehicles and the Lawrence police department, but officials at both agencies say they knew little if anything about the allegations until asked by FOX Undercover.
A kidnapping gang member turned informant told an FBI task force in 2012 that the gang leader had sources working for him inside both the Registry of Motor Vehicles and the Lawrence police department, but officials at both agencies say they knew little if anything about the allegations until asked by FOX Undercover.
Thursday, June 5 2014 9:44 PM EDT2014-06-06 01:44:09 GMT
A doctor who was part of an FDA advisory panel on electric shock therapy says the Judge Rotenberg Center is not reporting device malfunctions that randomly shock students to the government as required.
A doctor who was part of an FDA advisory panel on electric shock therapy says the Judge Rotenberg Center is not reporting device malfunctions that randomly shock students to the government as required.
Wednesday, June 4 2014 5:57 PM EDT2014-06-04 21:57:48 GMT
The city of Boston is getting its money back from a prominent engineering firm whose work led to wrong-way road signs being installed all over the city, an embarrassing snafu that was fixed only after a FOX Undercover investigation.
The city of Boston is getting its money back from a prominent engineering firm whose work led to wrong-way road signs being installed all over the city, an embarrassing snafu that was fixed only after a FOX Undercover investigation.
Tuesday, May 20 2014 7:13 PM EDT2014-05-20 23:13:43 GMT
A state lawmaker spearheading the Legislature’s response to the state’s opiate abuse epidemic wants judges to receive more training in addiction to improve the court’s response to civil commitments – often the tactic of last resort for loved ones of addicts.
A state lawmaker spearheading the Legislature’s response to the state’s opiate abuse epidemic wants judges to receive more training in addiction to improve the court’s response to civil commitments – often the tactic of last resort for loved ones of addicts.
Tuesday, May 20 2014 6:46 PM EDT2014-05-20 22:46:29 GMT
Pauline MacDougall was in Boston Municipal Court trying to get her son Clinton MacDougall “sectioned." To do so, she had to convince a judge the Charlestown native had a raging heroin addiction that was so dangerous he needed to be locked up against his will.
Pauline MacDougall was in Boston Municipal Court trying to get her son Clinton MacDougall “sectioned." To do so, she had to convince a judge the Charlestown native had a raging heroin addiction that was so dangerous he needed to be locked up against his will.
The way Dr. Curtis Schondelmeyer sees it, the Lexington police officer talking on his cell phone was so distracted by the conversation he was having the officer wasn’t paying enough attention to the rush hour traffic at the intersection of Bedford Street and an office park outlet.
The way Dr. Curtis Schondelmeyer sees it, the Lexington police officer talking on his cell phone was so distracted by the conversation he was having the officer wasn’t paying enough attention to the rush hour traffic at the intersection of Bedford Street and an office park outlet.
Tuesday, May 13 2014 11:00 PM EDT2014-05-14 03:00:26 GMT
By day, one is a carpenter. Another, a courier. There are two retired teachers, plus a high school guidance counselor, a firefighter and a ferry manager.
By day, one is a carpenter. Another, a courier. There are two retired teachers, plus a high school guidance counselor, a firefighter and a ferry manager. By night, these and others are bail commissioners, officials appointed by court administrators to decide whether someone arrested after court hours can safely be released on bail, and if so, how much bail should be.
Thursday, May 8 2014 7:01 PM EDT2014-05-08 23:01:42 GMT
One-third of the fire escapes up and down the Beacon Street block where two Boston firefighters died fighting a blaze haven’t been inspected within the past decade, a FOX Undercover review of records shows, a violation of the state building code that requires inspections every five years.
One-third of the fire escapes up and down the Beacon Street block where two Boston firefighters died fighting a blaze haven’t been inspected within the past decade, a FOX Undercover review of records shows, a violation of the state building code that requires inspections every five years.
Wednesday, May 7 2014 8:09 PM EDT2014-05-08 00:09:10 GMT
The owner of the welding company implicated in the deadly Back Bay fire inspected the fire escape at 296 Beacon St. ten years ago, the last time a fire escape inspection was done at the building despite requirements that the safety apparatus should have been inspected in 2009 and again this year.
The owner of the welding company implicated in the deadly Back Bay fire inspected the fire escape at 296 Beacon St. ten years ago, the last time a fire escape inspection was done at the building despite requirements that the safety apparatus should have been inspected in 2009 and again this year.
Wednesday, May 7 2014 4:55 PM EDT2014-05-07 20:55:56 GMT
The welding company being sued in connection with the Beacon Street fire that claimed the lives of two Boston firefighters has responded to a civil lawsuit.
The welding company being sued in connection with the Beacon Street fire that claimed the lives of two Boston firefighters has responded to a civil lawsuit.
Tuesday, May 6 2014 12:05 AM EDT2014-05-06 04:05:21 GMT
More than a year later, the death of Kim Parker, an allegedly battered wife from East Bridgewater, is still a mystery. Her husband, Richard Parker, a retired Boston firefighter once lauded as one of the heroes of 9/11, is free on bail.
More than a year later, the death of Kim Parker, an allegedly battered wife from East Bridgewater, is still a mystery. Her husband, Richard Parker, a retired Boston firefighter once lauded as one of the heroes of 9/11, is free on bail.
Tuesday, April 29 2014 7:04 PM EDT2014-04-29 23:04:06 GMT
For most people, Erin Deveney, the new head of the embattled Mass. Department of Children and Families, is an unfamiliar face. But she's worked in state government for years, moving over to DCF as a deputy commissioner last month.
For most people, Erin Deveney, the new head of the embattled Mass. Department of Children and Families, is an unfamiliar face. But she's worked in state government for years, moving over to DCF as a deputy commissioner last month.
Jack Earle was just a boy 48 years ago when his father died of a heart attack, a tragedy that also led to his receiving the Social Security benefits his father would have been given. Approaching his own retirement, he was shocked to find that his tax refund was being held back by the IRS for a debt he had no idea he owed.
Jack Earle was just a boy 48 years ago when his father died of a heart attack, a tragedy that also led to his receiving the Social Security benefits his father would have been given. Approaching his own retirement, he was shocked to find that his tax refund was being held back by the IRS for a debt he had no idea he owed.
04.27.2014: House lawmakers are set to go to work on their version of a $36 billion state budget this week. It includes more than 1,000 amendments, some of which could change state policy. Three of those amendments aim to fix problems exposed by FOX Undercover investigations.
Thursday, April 24 2014 7:07 PM EDT2014-04-24 23:07:11 GMT
The majority of members on an FDA advisory panel recommended this evening to ban the devices that deliver painful electric shocks to disabled students at the Judge Rotenberg Center, saying the risks of the devices used for aversive therapy outweigh the benefits.
The majority of members on an FDA advisory panel recommended this evening to ban the devices that deliver painful electric shocks to disabled students at the Judge Rotenberg Center, saying the risks of the devices used for aversive therapy outweigh the benefits.
Thursday, April 24 2014 6:11 PM EDT2014-04-24 22:11:36 GMT
The US Food and Drug Administration is setting its sights on the device that delivers painful electric shocks to students at the Judge Rotenberg Center, charging an advisory panel to weigh whether to ban them for good.
The US Food and Drug Administration is setting its sights on the device that delivers painful electric shocks to students at the Judge Rotenberg Center, charging an advisory panel to weigh whether to ban them for good.
Wednesday, April 23 2014 10:46 PM EDT2014-04-24 02:46:24 GMT
The owner of the Beacon Street building that was leveled by a fire last month has filed suit against a welding company and the owner of an adjacent building, alleging that the deadly blaze was sparked by unpermitted welding work.
The owner of the Beacon Street building that was leveled by a fire last month has filed suit against a welding company and the owner of an adjacent building, alleging that the deadly blaze was sparked by unpermitted welding work.
Wednesday, April 16 2014 8:10 PM EDT2014-04-17 00:10:53 GMT
A West Roxbury man convicted for running one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in recent history was charged with federal criminal contempt Wednesday.
A West Roxbury man convicted for running one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in recent history was charged with federal criminal contempt Wednesday, accused of spending thousands of dollars on himself instead of setting aside the cash for victims.
Assessments of the response to last year's Marathon Bombings offer high praise for the brave response of local, state and federal law enforcement, but the reviews also point to lingering gaps in information sharing.
FOX UNDERCOVER - Assessments of the response to last year's Marathon Bombings offer high praise for the brave response of local, state and federal law enforcement, but the reviews also point to lingering gaps in information sharing.
FOX Undercover has exclusively learned that a search warrant was executed at a welding company in Malden related to the investigation of the Beacon Street fire
FOX Undercover has exclusively learned that a search warrant was executed at a welding company in Malden related to the investigation of the Beacon Street fire
FOX Undercover has exclusively learned that a search warrant was executed at a company in Malden related to the investigation of the Beacon Street fire.
A new report on the emergency response to the Boston Marathon bombings was largely positive but criticized law enforcement for the chaotic gunfight in which one suspect was killed and a police officer seriously injured.
A new report on the emergency response to the Boston Marathon bombings was largely positive but criticized law enforcement for the chaotic gunfight in which one suspect was killed and a police officer seriously injured.
Wednesday, April 2 2014 10:36 PM EDT2014-04-03 02:36:37 GMT
The city of Boston is demanding thousands of dollars from one of its contractors after a FOX Undercover investigation revealed signs all over the city were pointing drivers in the wrong direction.
The city of Boston is demanding thousands of dollars from one of its contractors after a FOX Undercover investigation revealed signs all over the city were pointing drivers in the wrong direction.
The headlines have come one after another in recent years, State Police officers in trouble with the law, charged with everything from extortion to drunk driving.
The headlines have come one after another in recent years, State Police officers in trouble with the law, charged with everything from extortion to drunk driving.
Saturday, February 22 2014 6:39 PM EST2014-02-22 23:39:25 GMT
Living in a budget hotel room is supposed to be temporary housing for homeless families, but new information released by the state shows that nearly 400 homeless families have been living in hotels free of charge.
Living in a budget hotel room is supposed to be temporary housing for homeless families, but new information released by the state shows that nearly 400 homeless families have been living in hotels free of charge.
Thursday, February 20 2014 8:39 PM EST2014-02-21 01:39:42 GMT
Five years after Joshua Messier died while being restrained by correction officers at Bridgewater State Hospital, Governor Deval Patrick is ordering a state investigation.
Five years after Joshua Messier died while being restrained by correction officers at Bridgewater State Hospital, Governor Deval Patrick is ordering a state investigation and vowing to make changes so a death like that never happens again.
Tuesday, February 18 2014 10:06 PM EST2014-02-19 03:06:14 GMT
A state agency chief of staff put the kibosh on promoting an Environmental Police officer despite his being the top choice for the job, a job that ultimately went to a political donor, the brother of a former colleague.
The politically-connected chief of staff at a state agency put the "kibosh" on promoting an Environmental Police officer despite his being the top choice for the job, a job that ultimately went to an active donor to state candidates, and the brother of a former colleague of hers.
Thursday, February 13 2014 5:27 PM EST2014-02-13 22:27:28 GMT
There's apparently little left of the thrifty Yankee sensibility when it comes to the state payroll, new figures for which show the number of six-figure earners leaped 17 percent this year.
There's apparently little left of the thrifty Yankee sensibility when it comes to the state payroll, new figures for which show the number of six-figure earners leaped 17 percent this year.
Tuesday, February 11 2014 7:03 PM EST2014-02-12 00:03:39 GMT
The FBI is reviewing 3 criminal cases from 2 Massachusetts counties in addition to having already found errors in their analyst's testimony in another local murder trial.
The FBI is reviewing three criminal cases from two Massachusetts counties in addition to having already found errors in their analyst's testimony in another local murder trial, all part of a national review that is bringing more than 2,500 cases under scrutiny.
During the 26 years that James Preston spent in jail for murder, he told his family that he didn't commit the crime. Now, the FBI has raised the possibility that Preston, who died in custody, was wrongfully convicted.
During the 26 years that James Preston spent incarcerated for murder, he always told his family that he didn't commit the crime. Now, the FBI has raised the possibility that Preston, who died in custody, was wrongfully convicted.
State boards overseeing licensed workers from chiropractors to electricians are chock full of board members serving years, even decades beyond mandatory term limits.
State boards overseeing licensed workers from chiropractors to electricians are chock full of board members serving years, even decades beyond mandatory term limits, a FOX Undercover investigation has found, which when coupled with the fact that some boards hand out little or no discipline raises questions about whether the boards are protecting the interests of the public or their own colleagues'.
Thursday, February 6 2014 9:25 PM EST2014-02-07 02:25:00 GMT
State officials have already removed several boxes of records from mothballed institutions as part of a sweep launched in the wake of a FOX Undercover investigation.
State officials have already removed several boxes of records from mothballed institutions as part of a sweep launched in the wake of a FOX Undercover investigation into private medical records left behind at long-closed state mental hospitals and schools for the disabled.
Thursday, February 6 2014 6:48 PM EST2014-02-06 23:48:05 GMT
A teenage girl from El Salvador who lost her leg is finally set to fly to Boston later this month to get desperately needed medical care.
After months of planning, a teenage girl from El Salvador who lost her leg is finally set to fly to Boston later this month to get desperately needed medical care and a prosthetic leg thanks in no small part to the efforts of a Marathon Bombing survivor.
Friday, January 31 2014 10:41 PM EST2014-02-01 03:41:42 GMT
State officials are ordering a sweep of abandoned buildings in their care after FOX Undercover raised questions about private medical records of disabled patients and students found inside shuttered institutions.
State officials are ordering a sweep of abandoned buildings in their care after FOX Undercover raised questions about private medical records of disabled patients and students found inside shuttered institutions.
Tuesday, January 14 2014 11:03 PM EST2014-01-15 04:03:29 GMT
The high-flying West Roxbury business man accused of running one of the biggest investment schemes in local history would spend 10-12 years behind bars if he pleaded guilty, he learned from a judge today.
The high-flying West Roxbury business man accused of running one of the biggest investment schemes in local history would spend 10-12 years behind bars if he pleaded guilty, he learned from a judge today.
Three Seabrook, N.H. police officers were placed on administrative leave after video that appears to show an officer shoving a suspect into a wall surfaced on YouTube Monday.
Three Seabrook, N.H. police officers were placed on administrative leave after video that appears to show an officer shoving a suspect into a wall surfaced on YouTube Monday.
Boston Marathon bombing survivor Karen Rand is sharing her story of what happened that day because she is now trying to help a teenager from El Salvador who lost her leg.
Boston Marathon bombing survivor Karen Rand is sharing her story of what happened that day because she is now trying to help a teenager from El Salvador who lost her leg.
The FBI's muted response to pointed questions over early warnings about one of the accused Boston Marathon bombers is drawing criticism from a Bay State Congressman that the federal government isn't sharing enough sensitive information with other law enforcement officials.
The FBI's muted response to pointed questions over early warnings about one of the accused Boston Marathon bombers is drawing criticism from a Bay State Congressman.
The FBI's muted response to pointed questions over early warnings about one of the accused Boston Marathon bombers is drawing criticism from a Bay State Congressman that the federal government isn't sharing enough sensitive information with other law enforcement officials, a failure he says detracts from the country's ability to prevent future terror attacks.
Thursday, December 5 2013 8:05 PM EST2013-12-06 01:05:55 GMT
The web-surfing public could soon see the names, photos and addresses of more than 6,000 Massachusetts sex offenders if the state's highest court gives the green light to a measure signed into law this past summer.
The web-surfing public could soon see the names, photos and addresses of more than 6,000 Massachusetts sex offenders if the state's highest court gives the green light to a measure signed into law this past summer.
Wednesday, November 27 2013 5:25 PM EST2013-11-27 22:25:22 GMT
The widow of a Boston police officer who doctors say died from a disease he contracted on the job has a lot of people on her side as she fights for his death benefits, from Boston Mayor Tom Menino to Gov. Deval Patrick.
The widow of a Boston police officer who doctors say died from a disease he contracted on the job has a lot of people on her side as she fights for his death benefits, from Boston Mayor Tom Menino to Gov. Deval Patrick.
Monday, November 25 2013 6:45 PM EST2013-11-25 23:45:42 GMT
A Middlesex County grand jury is investigating how a disabled man living in a group home in Bedford came to be bruised and paralyzed, FOX Undercover has learned.
A Middlesex County grand jury is investigating how a disabled man living in a group home in Bedford came to be bruised and paralyzed, FOX Undercover has learned.
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