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12 Men Accused of Buying Sex in Cambridge Brothel Ring Named, Charged in Hearing
A Cambridge magistrate criminally charged 12 of the 28 alleged customers of a high-end brothel network that operated in parts of Cambridge and Washington D.C. suburbs at a Friday morning hearing.
Former HUPD Lieutenant Sues Harvard, Police Chief For Age Discrimination
A former Harvard University Police Department officer is suing the University for “discrimination based on age,” according to a lawsuit filed in federal court last week.
Cambridge Police Begin ‘Phased Rollout’ of Officer Body Cameras
The Cambridge Police Department announced on Tuesday that it is beginning to deploy body worn cameras in a “phased rollout” after years of debate over the technology’s implementation. Training is expected to begin this week, and all officers — including command staff, supervisors, detectives, and patrol officers — are expected to be equipped with body cameras by early April.
At Harvard Talk, Former Israeli PM Joked He Would Give Exploding Pagers to Protesters
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett joked to hundreds of people about sending detonators to dissenting event attendees at a talk at the Harvard Business School on Thursday, according to six people present at the discussion.
Activists March a Mile To Protest Former Israeli Prime Minister’s Speech at HBS
More than 100 pro-Palestine protesters rallied in a mile-long march through pouring rain to protest a speaker event at Harvard Business School featuring former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday evening.
What to Know Ahead of the Cambridge Brothel Hearings
More than a year ago, three individuals were arrested for allegedly operating a network of high-end brothels spanning the Greater Boston Area and eastern Virginia. Probable cause hearings will disclose the identities of the alleged customers for the first time, as the judge reviews evidence to determine whether the case will move to the Superior Court.
Three Minors Charged in Connection with Cambridge Shooting
Three minors were arraigned and charged Friday in connection with a “brazen” Monday shooting between Central and Kendall Square, according to the Cambridge Police Department.
Attorneys for Harvard Grad Students Request To Subpoena Harvard, HUPD Officer at Thursday Hearing
Attorneys for two Harvard graduate students filed to subpoena Harvard University Police Department sergeant Thomas F. Karns and the University for information regarding an October 2023 protest and following investigations.
Family of MIT Cyclist Killed in Collision Sues Truck Driver, Employer Over Negligence and Wrongful Death
The family of a Cambridge cyclist who was killed in a collision with a truck last June is suing the truck driver and his employer for more than $30 million, alleging negligence and wrongful death.
Amid Debates Over Surveillance Tech, City Advocates Have Privacy Concerns About ShotSpotter
As city officials explore new technologies to secure the city, the Cambridge Police Department continues to rely on ShotSpotter — a widely-used but controversial gunshot detection system. While Cambridge has employed the technology since 2014, advocates worry that the technology impedes on residents’ privacy.
CPD Responds to Shots Fired Near MIT
Officers responded to “multiple gunshots” coming from Bishop Allen Drive at 2:15 p.m. Monday while responding to “an unrelated call,” CPD wrote in a citywide alert shortly after 3:30 p.m.
State Police, Cambridge Fire Respond To Mannequin and Red Liquid Left at Weeks Bridge in Apparent Hoax
The liquid on Weeks Bridge, which did not appear to be blood, drew a response from Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Fire Department.
Pforzheimer House To Install Locks on Bathrooms Following Repeated Indecent Exposure Incidents
Keypad locks will be installed on the communal bathrooms in Pforzheimer House after students repeatedly encountered a man allegedly entering the building half-naked, according to a Thursday email from Pforzheimer House administrators.
Woman Rescued from Freezing Charles River, Transported to Hospital with Serious Injuries
A woman was rescued from freezing water in the Charles River near the Massachusetts Avenue bridge near MIT on Tuesday morning.
State, Cambridge Officials Update Avian Flu Guidance
Amid a state-wide outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild and domestic birds, the Cambridge Department of Public Works has not seen an increase in dead wildlife.
