Boston Marathon bombings News

‘Death-Qualified’ Juror Search Slows Marathon, Theater Cases

One prospective juror was brutally frank when asked whether he could consider a sentence of life in prison for the man accused of bombing the Boston Marathon. “I would sentence him to death,” he said, then added: “I can’t imagine …

Brothers Convicted in Boston Marathon Claim Scam

Two brothers have been found guilty of making a fake $2 million claim to the Boston marathon victims’ fund using the name of an aunt who had been dead for a decade. Twenty-three-year-old Branden Mattier and 28-year-old Domunique Grice, both …

Trial in Boston Marathon Claim Scam

Trial is set to begin for Massachusetts two brothers charged with making a fake $2 million claim to the Boston marathon victims’ fund using the name of an aunt who has been dead for a decade. Twenty-three-year-old Branden Mattier and …

Businesses, Insurers Disagree on Boston Marathon Payouts

Some businesses that reported financial losses as a result of the Boston Marathon explosions are still wrangling with their insurance companies over compensation or have had claims denied outright as the anniversary of the bombings approaches. The state’s largest property …

Massachusetts Congressmen in Russia Investigating Marathon Bombings

A congressional committee’s investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings has reinforced that the biggest threat to the U.S. and other countries is the radicalization of homegrown terrorists, U.S. Rep. William Keating said Monday. He said the Homeland Security Committee is …

Man Who Faked Boston Marathon Claim Sues

A man charged with trying to bilk the Boston Marathon bombing victims’ fund out of more than $2 million has filed a federal lawsuit claiming state police violated his constitutional rights when they arrested him. The Boston Herald reports that …

Proposed Massachusetts License Plate to Aid Bomb Victims

State lawmakers are considering whether to allow motorists to buy a “Boston Strong” license plate with proceeds helping victims of the April 15 marathon bombing. The Legislature’s transportation committee is scheduled to hear the bill Tuesday. The proposed Massachusetts license …

Boston Brothers Accused of Fake Marathon Claim

A Boston, Mass., man charged with making a fake $2 million claim to the Boston marathon victims’ fund has been indicted with his brother for allegedly conspiring in the scam. The state attorney general’s office said Thursday 22-year-old Branden Mattier …

Boston Area Gets $17.5M in Federal Safety Grants

The Boston area is getting more than $17.5 million in public safety grants from the Department of Homeland Security. The funding was announced Friday by U.S. Rep. Bill Keating, a Democrat who serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security. …

Massachusetts Man Accused of Filing Fake Marathon Claim

A Boston, Mass., man has pleaded not guilty to making a fake claim of nearly $2.2 million to the main compensation fund for Boston Marathon bombing victims. Bail was set at $30,000 for 22-year-old Branden Mattier at his arraignment Wednesday …