Defamation action barred by statute of limitations. Knowledge of defendant's identity required for accrual under discovery rule, but plaintiff knew defendants published false statement in 2005. Later discovery of defendants' fabrication and concealment does not toll limitations period.
Affirmed. Second search warrant supported by probable cause independent of prior illegal warrantless search; informant's statements and police corroboration sufficient.
Murder conviction affirmed. Defendant's mental illness defense rejected where prosecution showed rational conduct after shooting and inconsistent delusions.
Affirmed denial of motion to suppress surreptitious recording; reversed denial of motion to suppress custodial statements made after suspect invoked right to remain silent.
UFTA violation; fraudulent transfers of family assets; remedies discretion; protection of nondebtor spouse interests in jointly held property; money judgment for dissipated assets.
DNA evidence admissible where defendant remained in custody despite end of sentence when blood sample was collected.
Temporary alimony paid pending divorce is separate from general term alimony; its duration does not count toward the statutory maximum under the Alimony Reform Act.
Pension forfeiture under Massachusetts law is not limited to crimes related to the office from which benefits are being paid.
Defendant convicted of rape could not obtain victim's counseling records on speculation they might support his consent defense based on alleged immigration motive to fabricate.
Housing authority improperly terminated Section 8 benefits without fair process; third-party complaint proper in eviction case; reinstated retroactively.
