The murder trial of Aaron Hernandez continued today, with witnesses testifying that they found guns in his home and frequently smelled marijuana smoke. (more…)

The Massachusetts Appeals Court today reversed the conviction of Lynn Police Officer Geovanni Ruano for intimidating a witness following an alleged road rage incident.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Ruano.  (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today ordered a new trial for two men convicted of a Chelsea murder, ruling that newly discovered DNA evidence casts doubt on the justice of the convictions.  The names of the cases are Commonwealth v. Cowels and Commonwealth v. Mims. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today rejected two defendants' pleas for a new trial in connection to their murder convictions in 1975.  The name of the case is Commonwealth v. Brown. (more…)

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today heard oral arguments regarding the extent to which a parent has the right to physically discipline his or her child.  (more…)