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A New Hampshire woman, Olivia Griffin, won a $29.6 million judgment against her adoptive parents for years of abuse she suffered as a child. The ruling, one of the largest in the state’s history, followed her escape from confinement in 2018 and a lawsuit filed in 2023. Griffin’s attorney emphasized that the judicial system recognized the severity of her allegations.
Eric Michael Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, of Granby, Massachusetts, died from a shooting in Washington, D.C. on July 1, 2025. A bright student and passionate advocate for the environment, he was a Legislative Intern for Rep. Estes and received numerous accolades for his academic and extracurricular achievements.
An 11-year-old boy, Brody Colon, died after his electric bike crashed into a tree in Charlton last Thursday. Community members mourned his loss as a GoFundMe for his family raised over $55,000, significantly surpassing its initial goal. The investigation into the incident continues.
A four-year-old boy named Hendrix Cooley-Walker died early Monday following a drowning incident reported in Brockton. Emergency responders transported him to a Boston hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
John Hancock’s historic Boston home, the Ebenezer Hancock House, has returned to the market after 50 years. Built in 1767, the property is assessed at $1.6 million and is the only remaining site linked to Hancock in Boston. The realtor seeks an owner who appreciates the building's history and potential mixed-use opportunities.
An 86-year-old woman, Kim Knor, aims to complete her 1,000th skydive by fall, having recently made her 865th jump in Rhode Island. Knor, a former member of the U.S. Parachute Team, plans to celebrate her milestone with a jump over the pyramids in Egypt. She cites the camaraderie of fellow skydivers as a key reason for her continued passion.
Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled Boston's final anti-displacement action plan, "A Place to Thrive," on July 15, 2025. The two-year initiative aims to stabilize residents and businesses facing displacement, incorporating community feedback from a public comment period. Key components include new housing production, eviction prevention measures, and a $12 million acquisition fund to preserve homes.
A Haverhill man died after a struggle with police shortly after allegedly purchasing crack cocaine. Joseph Hurley, 43, faces charges for selling drugs to Francis Gigliotti, who exhibited erratic behavior before becoming unresponsive during police intervention. Seven officers are on paid administrative leave while an investigation continues.
Investigators will scrutinize the sprinkler system's performance in a deadly Massachusetts fire that claimed nine lives. Fire protection engineer Robert Solomon expressed surprise that sprinklers were present, as they typically prevent such fatalities. The inquiry will also assess fire alarms, resident health issues, staff training, and building design.
A grand juror in the Karen Read case, Jessica Leslie, pleaded guilty to leaking confidential information from the proceedings. She faces a one-day sentence, already served, along with 24 months of supervised release. The breach occurred while Read was acquitted of serious charges related to her boyfriend's death.