Harvard Antisemitism Case: Trump Fight, Courts and What’s Next
Harvard antisemitism case explained: Trump’s demands, frozen grants, court rulings, Jewish community views and where the First Circuit appeals stand in 2026.
Crime & Law
Crime and law news from The Boston Report: Boston police investigations, MBTA incidents, court cases and public safety policy across Massachusetts.
Harvard EEOC Lawsuit Targets Faculty Hiring Records
The Harvard EEOC lawsuit filed Sept. 29 seeks faculty hiring and diversity records. Here is what the filing says, how Harvard responded and what comes next.
Jamaica Plain Scaffolding Death Probed After Worker Fall
Jamaica Plain scaffolding death Boston: OSHA probes the Weld Hill Street fall that killed father of four Manuel Chuqiu Thursday afternoon near Forest Hills.
River Street Bridge Chunk Falls Into Charles After Crash
River Street Bridge Boston hit-and-run Tuesday knocked a six-foot wall section into the Charles River; MassDOT installed a barrier and called the span safe.
MBTA Bus Stabbing Case Sparks Dual-Charge Debate in Boston
An MBTA bus stabbing in Roxbury may bring charges against both men after a Dorchester rider says he was stabbed defending a harassed woman on Route 22.
Charlestown Explosive Device Blast Injures Man in BPD Standoff
A Charlestown explosive device detonated during a Monday BPD standoff; the man was seriously injured and charged with possessing and discharging explosives.
Boston City Council Eyes Tighter Police Surveillance Rules
Boston City Councilors move to close surveillance ordinance loopholes after BPD license plate reader and social media tool disclosures. What changes next.