Police arrested defendant for assault after he fled officers investigating human trafficking. Reversing suppression of his statement about a hotel room key, the court held officers could use seized evidence for investigatory purposes when reasonable suspicion of unrelated criminal activity existed.
First-grader chokes on school cafeteria meatball, suffers brain damage. Affirmed summary judgment for city and verdict for manufacturer where plaintiffs failed to prove negligence or spoliation.
Neighbors' anti-SLAPP motion denied where MCRA claim based on pattern of conduct including both protected petitioning and substantial nonpetitioning activities.
Abuse prevention order extension affirmed. Plaintiff proved abuse by preponderance of evidence through testimony of physical assaults and controlling behavior. Appeal from ex parte order dismissed as moot.
Correction officer forfeits retirement pension for cocaine possession because crime was inextricably linked to his position through communications with an inmate he supervised.
State Police sergeant forfeits pension after conviction for online enticement of minor; legal link to position sufficient for forfeiture under G.L. c. 32, § 15(4).
Reinstated assault and battery indictments where grand jury evidence showed serious bodily injury and aiding and abetting liability despite trial judge's dismissal.
Fifth Amendment protects against compelled self-incrimination but does not bar court order to enter iPhone PIN code when government established knowledge of phone's existence, defendant's control, and authenticity.
Restrictive covenants on residential property expired after thirty years where the original 1980 agreement lacked a provision for extensions. A 2001 amendment adding an extension mechanism could not cure this defect.
Springfield officer had probable cause to stop defendant's vehicle based on informant's tip and police corroboration. However, Springfield police lacked authority to conduct warrantless search in Chicopee.