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Final 6 Defendants Plead Not Guilty in Cambridge Brothel Case
Six defendants charged in soliciting commercial sex through a Cambridge brothel network pleaded not guilty on Friday, marking the final round of arraignments for the 34 men charged in connection to the brothel.
Harvard Relinquishes Photographs of Enslaved Individuals, Ending 6-Year Legal Battle
Harvard will give up a pair of photographs of an enslaved man and his daughter after agreeing to settle a lawsuit over ownership of the images with Tamara K. Lanier — a woman who claims she is descended from the individuals depicted.
Judge Extends Harvard’s Block on DHS Order, but DHS Makes Strategic Pivot
A federal judge on Thursday indicated she may be willing to continue blocking the Trump administration from revoking Harvard’s ability to enroll international students while the University’s lawsuit against the federal government proceeds in court.
Border Patrol, Not ICE, Responsible for Wrongful Detention in Cambridge
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents have claimed responsibility for wrongfully detaining a naturalized citizen last week — a mistake initially attributed to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
14 More Defendants, Including City Councilor, Plead Not Guilty in Cambridge Brothel Case
Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner and 13 other men pleaded not guilty to sexual conduct for a fee at Cambridge District Court on Friday morning, officially advancing their cases to trial.
14 Men Plead Not Guilty to Charges in Cambridge Brothel Case
More than a dozen men charged for patronizing a Cambridge brothel network pleaded not guilty to paying for sex on Friday, appearing in court for the first time in the extended legal saga.
Harvard Graduate Students Charged After 2023 Protest Confrontation Will Avoid Trial, Judge Rules
Two Harvard graduate students facing assault charges over a confrontation at a pro-Palestine protest 18 months ago will not face a trial, Boston Municipal Court judge Stephen W. McClenon ruled on Monday.
Former HMS Morgue Manager Pleads Guilty to Selling Human Remains
Cedric Lodge, the former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School who was indicted in 2023 for stealing and selling human remains, filed a guilty plea on Wednesday.
Vice Mayor Marc McGovern Reverses Course to Call on Toner to Resign
Cambridge Vice Mayor Marc C. McGovern reversed course last night, calling on fellow Councilor Paul F. Toner to resign in a statement.
‘A Ludicrous Decision’: Legal Experts Discuss Trump v. U.S. Immunity Ruling at HLS Talk
Legal experts gathered Wednesday at Harvard Law School to discuss the causes and effects of Trump v. U.S., a case that granted U.S. presidents immunity from prosecution for all administrative acts after the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in favor of Trump in July.
Prosecutors Seek Charges Against Driver in Crash That Killed Cyclist John Corcoran ’84
The Middlesex District Attorney’s office is seeking criminal charges against the SUV driver that struck and killed cyclist John H. Corcoran ’84 in September, a spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.
11 More Men, Including City Councilor, Named and Charged with Soliciting Prostitution Through Brothel
A Cambridge clerk magistrate charged another 11 men — including Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner — with allegedly patronizing the high-end brothel ring that operated in parts of Cambridge.
Cambridge City Councilor Paul Toner Charged With Buying Sex Through Brothel Ring
Cambridge City Councilor Paul F. Toner was charged with buying sex from a high-end brothel network that operated in parts of Cambridge and Watertown at a Friday hearing.
What to Know Ahead of the Cambridge Brothel Hearings
More than a year ago, three individuals were arrested for allegedly operating a network of high-end brothels spanning the Greater Boston Area and eastern Virginia. Probable cause hearings will disclose the identities of the alleged customers for the first time, as the judge reviews evidence to determine whether the case will move to the Superior Court.
Attorneys for Harvard Grad Students Request To Subpoena Harvard, HUPD Officer at Thursday Hearing
Attorneys for two Harvard graduate students filed to subpoena Harvard University Police Department sergeant Thomas F. Karns and the University for information regarding an October 2023 protest and following investigations.
Judge Dismisses Hate Crime Charges Against Harvard Graduate Students
A Boston Municipal Court judge dismissed hate crime charges in an assault case involving two Harvard graduate students at a pro-Palestine protest, according to online court records.
Federal Judge Says Trump Violated Order To Unfreeze Federal Funds
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated an order that halted a sweeping freeze on federal funding and ordered the White House to “take every step necessary” to release federally appropriated funds.
Federal Judge Consolidates Antisemitism Lawsuits Against Harvard
A U.S. district judge consolidated two lawsuits alleging Harvard failed to address campus antisemitism — one filed in January and the other in May — “for discovery purposes” on Tuesday.
Healey Admin Seizes St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, CEO Resigns
Massachusetts Governor Maura T. Healey ’92 announced in a press release Friday that the state had officially seized St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center by eminent domain, putting an end to the Brighton hospital’s tumultuous, decade-long stint under for-profit owner Steward Healthcare.
Arraignment Delayed Again for Pro-Palestine Harvard Graduate Students
Harvard graduate students Elom Tettey-Tamaklo and Ibrahim I. Bharmal arrived at Brighton District Court at 9 a.m. on Wednesday prepared to enter pleas to charges of assault and battery over their involvement in an altercation at a pro-Palestine protest last fall.
Sale of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Gets Green Light in Bankruptcy Court
A federal judge in Texas approved the sale of St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton and five other hospitals on Wednesday after the hospital’s owner, Steward Health Care, went bankrupt earlier this year.
Federal Judge Denies Harvard’s Motion to Dismiss Antisemitism Lawsuit
A U.S. district judge denied Harvard’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by six Jewish students alleging that the University failed to address “severe and pervasive” campus antisemitism.
‘Last One Standing’: William R. Fitzsimmons ’67, the Keeper of Harvard’s Gates
William R. Fitzsimmons ’67, Harvard College Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, served for decades as chief architect of Harvard’s admissions program — including through Harvard’s turmoil in court.
Man Who Placed Fake Bomb At Harvard Sentenced to 3 Years Probation
William A. Giordani, a New Hampshire man arrested for placing a fake bomb in the Science Center Plaza on Harvard’s campus, will face three years of probation for failing to report a felony.
Luke Tang’s Case Manager Did Not Tell Lowell Staff About His Medical History Before Suicide
Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services employee Melanie G. Northrop said that when Luke Z. Tang ’18 returned to campus following the summer she did not ask her CAMHS colleagues about Tang or communicate his medical history to Lowell House staff.