Defense Lawyer: Victim Couldn't Identify Attacker

Nathan Williams’ attorney drew doubt to the proper identification of his client at a dangerousness hearing Wednesday.

The defense lawyer for a man accused of forcibly raping a 15-year-old girl called into question the victim's ability to identify her alleged attacker. Nathan Williams, 19, who is listed as homeless with a last known address in Framingham, is charged with rape of a child with force after certain offenses (two counts), kidnapping and indecent assault and battery on a person over 14. The charges stemmed from a reported assault of a 15-year-old girl after she got off a school bus April 3. Williams' lawyer, John Daly, was in Framingham District Court for a hearing Wednesday; Williams, who is in custody, was not present. According to Katelyn Draper, the prosecuting attorney from the Middlesex District Attorney’s office, the victim was shown a …

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Sexual Assault Defendant Held Until Friday

The arraignment of Nathan P. Williams came after a reported sexual assault that occurred on April 3.

Nathan Williams, the 19-year-old accused of sexually assaulting a girl last week, is being held until a second hearing occurs this Friday. Williams was charged with rape of a child with force after certain offenses (two counts), kidnapping and indecent assault and battery on a person over 14. Judge Robert Greco heard arguments from Williams' attorney, John Daly, and the prosecuting attorney Katelyn Draper Tuesday morning. In addition to being held, Williams’ bail from an earlier charge of assault and battery was also revoked. According to Draper, a man fitting Williams’ description motioned toward a 15-year-old last Wednesday before leading her into a wooded area. “She was directed to a secluded area where the defendant, this male, …

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Ashland Attorney Nominated for Judicial Position in Framingham

Framingham State graduate Michael L. Fabbri is nominated to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Paul F. Healy, Jr.

Governor Deval Patrick announced the nomination of Michael L. Fabbri, as Associate Justice of the Framingham District Court on Tuesday. The announcment also included the nominations of Cathleen E. Campbell, as Associate Justice of the Cambridge District Court and Mary F. McCabe, as a Circuit Justice of the District Court. “These nominees are experienced litigators who have demonstrated a commitment to the firm, fair and compassionate administration of justice,” said Patrick in a press release. “I am confident that they have the knowledge, skills and temperament to excel as judges in the District Court, and I thank them for their willingness to serve.” Fabbri is the First Assistant District Attorney in the Middlesex County District Attorney…

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Joe Rizoli

1:42 am on Thursday, August 9, 2012

Maybe Mikes first job can be to arrest all the Democrats for Piracy, after all, Pirate ships are actually the forerunner of the Democratic party in America. Forget rule of Law, it's mob rule. That's why they want to get the immigrants vote because rule of Law is secondary to rule of the majority, especially when that majority is lawless to begin with... Joe Rizoli   more ›

President Obama's Uncle to Challenge Legality of Drunk Driving Stop

President Obama's uncle made a brief appearance in district court in Framingham Thursday.

Phoney Bomb Threat Closed Framingham Courthouse

An individual called in a bomb threat to Framingham District Court Wednesday morning. The courthouse was closed for a couple of hours as it was searched. No bomb was found.

Framingham District Court was closed this morning due to a bomb threat, via phone. Framingham Fire, Framingham Police and State Police responded to the threat and evacuated the building just after 9:30 a.m. The Bomb squad was requested. A dog from the Massachusetts State Police K-9 unit searched the building for a bomb. None was found. Prisoners were taken to the Framingham Police headquarters during the evacuation.  

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Framingham-based AdLife Health Care Accused of Bilking MassHealth $5.5 million

Massachusetts State Police arrested Sharon Richardson Thursday. She and her Framingham-based AdLife Health Care are accused of billing false claims to MassHealth estimated at $5.5 million. She was to be arraigned in Framingham Court today.

Obama's Uncle Appears For Short Pre-Trial Hearing

The President’s illegal alien half uncle made a brief appearance in Framingham District Court today, Sept. 29 on charges he was drunk when he nearly struck an unmarked police cruiser last month.