CRIMINAL JUSTICE

More than 50 people gathered Tuesday evening at a candlelight vigil in downtown Burlington, Vermont, to show their support for three college students who were shot over the weekend. One is Palestinian and two are Palestinian American.

The victims' families and civil rights organizations are calling on Vermont law enforcement to investigate the Burlington shooting as a hate crime.

The play, "Unreconciled," opens in Easthampton, Massachusetts this week. It tells the story of a clergy abuse survivor who rejects a settlement from the church. Written by two survivors of abuse, it tells the story from multiple perspectives, including the perpetrator.

The proposed safety plan includes the hiring of 13 police officers, a citywide camera surveillance system, and additional neighborhood outreach.

Capt. Manuel Reyes’ resignation came shortly before an outside investigation concluded he violated sexual harassment polices and other rules.

The Berkshire District Attorney's office is presenting a program in Spanish about how to report a crime, how to request a restraining order and what to expect in court.

Holyoke Police Chief David Pratt said a third suspect is believed to be still at large as of Thursday afternoon.

Edward Wright has been in prison for four decades. In his sixth petition for a new trial, his lawyers claim new DNA evidence and signs of official misconduct.

Berkshire District Attorney found that the fatal shooting of a 64-year old man in Hancock, Massachusetts was self defense and the DA's office will not be filing criminal charges.

Muchos empleadores utilizan verificaciones de antecedentes, conocidas como CORI, antes de ofrecerle a alguien un trabajo. Y en los informes no sólo aparecen condenas, sino también casos que fueron despedidos.