Category: Massachusetts

New England Farmer Sues Town for ‘Home Equity Theft’ in Federal Court

After a town in central Massachusetts dramatically seized more than what a farmer owed in property taxes, the farmer is suing the town in federal court for alleged “home equity theft.” Alpaca farmer Alan DiPietro, an engineer by training who lives outside of Worcester, filed suit (pdf) earlier this month against the town of Bolton,…


Brian Walshe Googled Ways to Dispose of Body and ‘Best Tool to Dismember,’ Prosecutor Says

Brian Walshe, the husband of a missing Massachusetts woman who is facing murder charges in relation to her disappearance, allegedly searched online for what the best ways are to get rid of human remains and what tools are best to dismember a body, a prosecutor revealed on Wednesday. Walshe, 47, is the husband of Ana…


Husband of Missing Massachusetts Woman Faces Murder Charge

COHASSET, Mass.—A Massachusetts man already facing a charge of misleading investigators in the search for his missing wife has now been charged with murder in her disappearance, a top prosecutor said Tuesday. Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey said in a video statement that Brian Walshe, 47, who is being held on $500,000 bail after pleading…


Election Recount Flips Midterm Race From Republican to Democrat by 1 Vote, Investigation Currently Underway | Facts Matter

Last month, there was an election recount held in the state of Massachusetts, and after the recount was over and all the dust had settled, the election result was flipped. The outcome went from a Republican winner to a Democrat winner—by just a single vote. Initially, when the results were all tallied up, the Republican…


Massachusetts Doctor, 68, Arrested for Role in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

A Massachusetts doctor has been arrested for allegedly punching a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to court documents. Jacquelyn Starer, 68, of Ashland, Mass., was arrested on Dec. 20 and subsequently charged with felony civil disorder; assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers; entering and remaining in a restricted building…


Massachusetts Town Hires Federal Officials to Kill Coyotes

A Massachusetts town has decided to become the first in the state to contract with the federal government to kill coyotes locals say have killed pets and become a dangerous nuisance. Local officials said eight to 12 coyotes inhabit Nahant, a densely settled town of about 3,300 people on a peninsula about 15 miles north…


Mother Facing Charges After Reporting Schools’ Security Flaws in Massachusetts

A Massachusetts mom of three is facing criminal charges—including breaking and entering—after reporting disturbing security flaws she discovered by posing as an intruder in local schools. Kayla Churchill told The Epoch Times her actions were in response to the tragic Uvalde shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead. Churchill said she was quickly…


Vote Recount Flips Massachusetts Midterm Race From Republican to Democrat by Just 1 Vote

A recount of votes in a Massachusetts state House of Representatives race has placed a Democratic challenger ahead of a Republican incumbent by a single vote after the latter was initially leading following the Nov. 8 elections. Democrat Kristin Kassner, a first-time candidate, is now leading her Republican opponent Lenny Mirra in the race for the…


Massachusetts School Officials Should Undergo First Amendment Training: National Law Organization

School officials in a Massachusetts town could have to attend First Amendment training to avoid legal action from a national organization that has won several landmark cases across the country on alleged constitutional violations. Deborah Catalano, senior counsel for Liberty Counsel told The Epoch Times her organization is demanding several Newburyport officials, including the superintendent,…


Driver Accused of Crashing SUV Into Apple Store Charged With Reckless Homicide

Authorities in Massachusetts have charged the driver of an SUV who crashed his vehicle through the front window of an Apple store with reckless homicide. Bradley Rein, 53, was taken into custody Monday night after an arrest warrant was obtained following an “extensive” investigation by Massachusetts State Police and Hingham Police, Plymouth County District Attorney…