FIFA Charges Argentina Players With Assault After Spain World Cup Scuffle

FIFA lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentina players Wednesday for striking Spain opponents moments after the World Cup final and charged Argentina’s soccer federation for players showing a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals. A list of disciplinary cases opened by FIFA against Argentina also include “discriminatory chants and … Read more

Boston police officer facing assault and battery charges

crime Mark J. Lewin, 50, of Roslindale, faces a felony vandalism charge as well as two misdemeanor counts of assault and battery, court records show. A Boston police officer has been placed on restricted duty following recent charges stemming from an alleged attack on a family member. Mark J. Lewin, 50, of Roslindale, faces a … Read more

Red Sox, Nationals brawl after Willson Contreras charges mound

Boston Red Sox Wilson Contreras charged on the mound after Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli yelled something at him after the hit. Wilson Contreras went after Washington right-winger Kid Cavalli on Tuesday. Daniel Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe It was fight night at Fenway Park on Tuesday. Tempers ran high between the Red Sox and Nationals in the … Read more

Man facing murder charges for double homicide in Fall River

crime “The pitchfork was held in the air and held to his head,” police said. A Fall River man faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of two men Wednesday night, after the victims were fatally beaten with cobblestones and one was found with a pitchfork to the back of his head, authorities said. … Read more

Chelsea man facing assault charges for alleged violence against young children

crime The defendant allegedly burned one child with a cigarette lighter and another with what appeared to be a hot fork. Written by Darren Zullo May 24, 2026 | 11:12 am 2 minutes to read A Chelsea man faces dozens of charges of violence toward two young children, according to prosecutors. Keener Bautista Zepeda, 19, … Read more

Lisa Hochstein Scores Legal Win As Spying Charges Dismissed

6 Lisa Hochstein and her ex-boyfriend Jody Glidden are no longer expected to face criminal charges over allegations that they spied on her ex-husband, Lenny Hochstein. Lisa Hochstein Scores Legal Win As Spying Charges Are Set To Be Dismissed 8 The Real Housewives of Miami star and Glidden were previously charged in Miami-Dade County with … Read more

After crash kills Matthew, Johnny Gaudreau brothers, trial of Sean Higgins will proceed; judge denies request to dismiss charges

Salem, New Jersey — A New Jersey judge has denied another attempt to dismiss charges against the driver accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. Superior Court Judge Michael Sylvanio issued the ruling Monday during a pretrial hearing. Sean Higgins’ attorneys sought to have several charges dismissed, discussing issues with how … Read more

Boston gang members, associates facing slew of firearm, drug trafficking charges

crime Prosecutors said the eight defendants were involved in the Boston-based Columbia Point Dogs and Johnston Road gangs. Written by Darren Zullo May 10, 2026 | 11:25 am 3 minutes to read Eight gang members and their associates have been indicted on firearms and drug trafficking charges, according to federal authorities. The US Attorney’s Office … Read more

14-year-old boy faces gun charges after girl shot in Dorchester

crime The teenage girl who was shot on Milton Street was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. A 14-year-old boy faces firearms charges, including possession of a large-capacity feeding device, after a teenage girl was shot in Dorchester Wednesday night, police said. Boston police said in a statement Thursday that police … Read more

Suffolk County corrections officer facing child rape, human trafficking charges

crime The officer faces several charges in Hanson, Halifax and Middleborough, according to prosecutors and police. Richard Kielczweski was arraigned Monday in Plymouth District Court. Greg Dear/The Patriot Ledger, Paul A Suffolk County Police Department corrections officer was arraigned Monday on charges of child rape and human trafficking. Richard Kielczewski, 41, from Hanson, pleaded not … Read more