Council Sends Crime Lab Resolution to Committee
Councilor Sharon Durkan objected to a vote on a resolution to waive the residency requirement for a Boston Police Crime Lab director.
Boston Sex Crime News
This page covers prosecutions, sexual assault trials, registry changes, trafficking investigations and victim advocacy policy. Reporting follows developments in criminal cases, legislation and the procedures that impact public safety.
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October 30, 2026
Expert Testifies in Matthew Farwell Murder TrialA forensic psychiatrist discussed Sandra Birchmore's history of mental health struggles in the ongoing Boston court case.
October 29, 2026
Judge Ejects Rachael Rollins from Boston CourtroomFormer U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins was escorted from a federal courtroom after her phone rang during witness testimony.
October 28, 2026
Prosecution Nears End in Matthew Farwell Murder TrialThe trial of Matthew Farwell for the death of Sandra Birchmore enters its final phase with closing arguments expected next week.
October 28, 2026
Boston Council Holds Hearing on Crime Lab DelaysThe Boston Police Department failed to attend a City Council hearing regarding sexual assault kit testing performance.
October 26, 2026
Medical Examiner Testifies in Birchmore Murder TrialAutopsy evidence suggests Sandra Birchmore's body was moved after her death, according to testimony from the medical examiner.
October 23, 2026
Federal Jury Convicts Man of Abusive Sexual ContactA federal jury found a 48-year-old man guilty of sexually touching a minor passenger during a 2024 flight.
October 16, 2026
ICE Boston Arrests 328 Convicted Criminal AliensFederal agents apprehended hundreds of individuals with extensive criminal charges between late 2025 and 2026.
October 14, 2026
Suffolk University Senate Hosted Police DepartmentThe student government met with local law enforcement to discuss campus safety during its fifth general meeting.
October 14, 2026
Michael Bellanti Pleaded Guilty to ManslaughterThe 35-year-old man received a 10 to 15-year prison sentence for the 2023 fatal stabbing of Kimberly Webb in Boston.
October 9, 2026
Jury to Be Seated in Farwell Murder TrialThe federal court will finalize the jury and hear opening statements on Friday for the murder trial.
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Regular subjects here include criminal proceedings, changes to the sex offender registry, legislation regarding trafficking and updates to institutional assault policies. Reporting spans across the city and the communities around it. High-profile trials often highlight gaps between current laws and public expectations for accountability. Case backlogs and the availability of support services for victims define the pace at which these stories develop.