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Judge denies DOJ bid to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records — REUTERS / pwu404

Ghislaine Maxwell · New York

Judge denies DOJ bid to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records

57% Center coverage: 294 sources

A federal judge in New York on Monday rejected a request by the Justice Department to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the criminal investigation of Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted procurer for notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. See the Story

Governor Abbott orders arrest of absent Texas House Democrats — Brandon Bell/Getty Images via Getty Images

Texas Politics · Texas

Governor Abbott orders arrest of absent Texas House Democrats

45% Center coverage: 239 sources

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to arrest Texas House Democrats who have left the state, accusing them of abandoning their responsibilities. See the Story

Harvard, Trump Deal Will Cause Chilling Effect if There Are No Safeguards

Donald Trump · Cambridge

Harvard, Trump Deal Will Cause Chilling Effect if There Are No Safeguards

54% Center coverage: 13 sources

The settlement it accepts now will not only define this chapter of its history, but it will also set the terms for how — and whether — higher education in America can resist political retaliation in the decades to come.See the Story

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Appeals Court Upholds Bar Harbor’s Limit on Cruise Ship Passengers

Coverage: 2 sources

While the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals backed most of the District Court's ruling last year, it directed the lower court to determine whether Bar Harbor's ordinance goes further than necessary.Bar Harbor · Bar Harbor See the Story

Boston's Suffolk County Sheriff Busted With His Fingers in the Weed Pot

100% Right coverage: 3 sources

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins accused of extorting cannabis company amid Boston politics.Politics · Boston See the Story

Baby in respiratory distress discharged after 22 minutes

The plaintiffs, young Spanish-speaking parents, brought claims against a doctor and the federally employed nurse following the death of their newborn son.Massachusetts · Massachusetts Read Article

Mattress delivery leads to rear-end collision in driveway

The plaintiff ordered a mattress from Mattress Firm. On the date of the delivery, the driver wanted to pull into the plaintiff’s driveway to unload the mattress from the truck.Massachusetts · Massachusetts Read Article

Letter: Bar advocate tells governor why he’s hanging it up

I would have kept working as a bar advocate even if there were no change to the hourly pay. What I won’t countenance, however, is to be “audited” and told what to do by State House politicians who neither know nor care about the work of bar advocates.Massachusetts · Massachusetts Read Article

Order (public reprimand) entered by the Board of Bar Overseers on Aug. 7

The respondent stipulated to a public reprimand for his lack of competence, diligence, and failure to seek the lawful objectives of his client in an appeal of an arbitration award.Massachusetts · Massachusetts Read Article

Order (administrative suspension) entered by Justice Budd on July 23

SJC No. 2025-056 In re: Henry Anthony Rappa Jr. 47 Susan Ruth Road Dennisport, MA 02539 Order (administrative suspension) entered by Justice Budd on July 23, 2025Massachusetts · Massachusetts Read Article

Judgment (disbarment) entered by Justice Dewar on Aug. 5

The respondent was disbarred for varied misconduct, including many instances of intentional misuse of client funds in his real estate conveyancing practice, causing continuing deprivation.Massachusetts · Massachusetts Read Article