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Brockton High School choral director Matthew Cunningham, 35, faces charges of sexual conduct for a fee and trafficking for sexual servitude after his arrest. Cunningham entered a not guilty plea and is under a $25,000 bail with conditions to stay off social media and remain in Massachusetts. The charges arose from an investigation initiated by the FBI after a transaction involving an underage male victim was flagged.
A Rhode Island prosecutor, Devon Flanagan, faced arrest for trespassing at a Newport restaurant while insisting police turn off their body cameras. Flanagan, 34, warned officers, “You’re going to regret this,” during the incident on August 14. She now faces a charge of willful trespassing.
Four family members, including two children, were found dead in a suspected murder-suicide in Madbury, New Hampshire. Authorities reported that each victim suffered gunshot wounds, while a toddler was discovered alive and unharmed. The investigation is ongoing, and officials will identify the deceased after notifying next of kin.
The Boston Public Health Commission reported a cyanobacteria algae bloom in Sprague Pond, Hyde Park, urging residents to avoid contact with the water. The toxic algae can cause serious health issues, especially in pets and children. Health officials will monitor the pond until tests confirm safe levels of cyanobacteria.
Rhode Island Assistant Attorney General Devon Hogan Flanagan was arrested for alleged trespassing after causing a disturbance at a Newport restaurant. Flanagan demanded police turn off their body cameras and claimed her position as an AG during the arrest. She faces charges of willful trespass, while her companion faces additional charges.
Democrats aim to unseat Sen. Susan Collins by recruiting Maine Governor Janet Mills for the 2026 Senate race, but she remains undecided. Political novice Graham Platner plans to announce his campaign, emphasizing the need for fresh approaches to appeal to working-class voters.
Patriots executive vice president Eliot Wolf indicated the team might trade a top draft pick for talent before the 2025 season. Despite speculation, NFL insiders suggest New England is unlikely to acquire star players like Bengals' Trey Hendrickson due to high costs.
Boston officials advise attendees of Marine Week events to utilize walking, biking, or public transit to mitigate traffic congestion. The advisory emphasizes the importance of alternative transportation methods during the week of August 19, 2025.
The Raëlian movement will co-host a topless protest in Boston on August 26, aiming to challenge laws that restrict women's rights to go topless in public. Organizers, including the group Equalititty, emphasize the protest's focus on gender equality rather than sexuality. They seek to encourage lawmakers to end perceived discrimination against women's bodies.
Bryan Kohberger, sentenced to life for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students, exhibited troubling sexist behavior at Washington State University, alarming faculty and peers. Faculty members warned that his conduct suggested potential future violence against women, leading to complaints and mandatory training on behavior expectations.