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Passenger’s video shows Red Line train traveling down tracks with door open

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:03:08 GMT

An MBTA rider is speaking out after she recently recorded terrifying moments on her cell phone showing a Red Line train traveling down tracks with one of its doors open. As the T responds to the incident, 7NEWS recently spoke with the rider, Melody Cunningham, about the experience.Cunningham said the door first came open around Broadway Station. She said she was startled and rang an emergency button on the train asking for help. At one point, Cunningham said she and others on board tried to close the door. Near North Quincy Station, an MBTA employee who was a passenger on the train also came over to try to shut the door, though she was unsuccessful. Speaking on Thursday, Cunningham said she was disappointed to see this situation happen especially as the T continues to roll out new trains and new tracks while still facing ongoing problems. “Unacceptable,” she said. “That could have really hurt someone.” “Trains at that time are typically incredibly crowded,”...

Sexual abuse survivors by ex-head of Boston’s largest police union sue city, police, DCF

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:03:08 GMT

Several survivors of sexual abuse by the former head of Boston’s largest police union are filing suit. An attorney for two of the survivors is now speaking out.Patrick Rose, 67, pleaded guilty last year to nearly two dozen child rape charges and was sentenced to spend at least ten years behind bars. He faced a total of 21 charges in connection with the rape and abuse of six minors over various periods of time beginning in the 1990s, according to the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office.Rose was a long-time Boston Police officer and served as president of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association.The survivors claim authorities could have done more to protect them. Now, they are filing suit against the City of Boston, the Boston Police Department and the state’s Department of Children and Families.“The Department of Children and Families found credible evidence of the abuse, and despite all of that nothing happened,” said Janine Kutylo, the attorney for the survivors. “This perpe...

Revolution’s Carles Gil welcomes Lionel Messi to MLS

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:03:08 GMT

The timing of international superstar Lionel Messi joining MLS with Inter-Miami brings an added buzz to Saturday night’s clash (7:30) with the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium.Messi, 35, helped guide Argentina to the 2022 World Cup championship last December and has been recognized as the sport’s best player for over a decade. Messi had multiple and more lucrative options from across from the globe to consider while his days with Paris St. Germain are set to expire on June 30.According to published reports, Messi’s contract with Inter Miami includes a $30 million signing bonus and a share of the profits generated from image rights and jersey sales that could boost his annual salary to $78 million.“Obviously it’s always a big moment for the league, for Inter Miami,” said Revolution midfielder Carles Gil following Thursday morning’s practice. “I think everybody is happy.“It will be very good for the league to continue to be a better league and obviously with the best player ...

Hot Property: Dedham home delivers

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:03:08 GMT

If you’re impressed by 577 Bridge Street in Dedham’s grand curb appeal, wait until you make your way to the rear of the jaw-dropping Colonial Revival.Close to 2.5 acres of leaf-lined serenity await you in one of the neighborhood’s most coveted homes — lushly landscaped and abutting Charles River frontage.The late-1800s home strikes a regal note at every turn. Undergoing careful renovation and loads of upgrades, the interior transitions elegantly between period glamour and modern touches where its new owners will appreciate them the most.We love the herringbone brick floors in the sunroom, the richly paneled library and home office space, and the enormous foyer that ushers you inside. In addition to the classically styled rooms with crown moulding, fireplaces, and built-ins, there are notable stylish updates here, namely to the kitchen.Sitting at the literal and figurative heart of the home, the eat-in kitchen area features an oversized island, charming desk setup, and a sunny sittin...

Malden teenager charged in connection with Revere Beach shooting: ‘Extraordinarily dangerous and reckless’

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:03:08 GMT

A 19-year-old Malden man is facing assault and weapons charges after he allegedly fired several gunshots into a crowd near Revere Beach over Memorial Day weekend.Dashawn Teleau has been charged in connection to the chaotic shooting by the popular local beach. A 17-year-old female was injured in the shooting, suffering a gunshot wound to her lower body.In addition to that shooting on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, a juvenile was previously charged in connection to a separate shooting at the beach at around the same time. Three people were reportedly shot in the incidents, as several fights broke out amid an eruption of chaos in the area.Teleau is being charged for the first shooting, about two blocks from the beach. Revere Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert of seven shots fired in the area of 127 Centennial Ave.A witness to the shooting provided police with a 41-second video of the incident, which shows a large group of males fighting. One of the males — wearing gray ...

A 'fleeting moment' captured: Sea lion dances with bait ball near La Jolla shores

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:03:08 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- It was a sight to see for one photographer whose creative instincts led him to the Scripps Pier last week. He described it as "a little pas de deux of the food chain." Vishwas Lokesh narrated a "fleeting moment" between a sea lion and bait ball, which he captured on video while filming San Diego's coastline north side of Scripps Pier.The local photographer says he actively seeks out these scenarios, diligently checking the webcams mounted on Scripps Pier multiple times a day for instances of marine life. 5 waterfalls to see in San Diego County On Monday, "some fascinating fin activity" that appeared to be was occurring in circular motions caught Lokesh's eye. "I presumed it to be dolphins maneuvering around a bait ball. Without hesitation, I quickly adjusted my plans and sprinted towards the coast, fully aware that it might end before my arrival," he recounted. Upon his arrival to the area, Lokesh says there were no signs of marine activity. After about an hour of sea...

'It's a love letter to North County,' says creators of new Disney-animated series set in Oceanside

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:03:08 GMT

OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- "It's a love letter to North San Diego County," said Nick Stanton, one of the creators of a new Disney-animated series that's set in Oceanside. He and co-creator Devin Bunje joined FOX 5 for a Zoom interview Thursday to give San Diegans a sneak peek at what they can expect ahead of the show's premier this week."Hailey’s On It!” tales the journey of main character Hailey Banks, a 14-year-old girl who has a long list of things she wants to do and see in her life. The only thing getting in her way -- her reserved nature, Stanton explained. From Oceanside to Valle de Guadalupe: This private jet wine-tasting day trip is luxury Then, a professor from the future appears to tell Hailey she's going to, in fact, do all of these amazing things, but it all starts with taking on her list one adventure at a time, Stanton said. This encourages Hailey to step out of her shell and begin her tasks alongside her best friend.The creative duo explained why they chose Oceanside as ...

New York lawmakers move to pass bill that considers reparations for slavery

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:03:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York would create a commission to consider reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery under a bill passed by the state Assembly on Thursday. “We want to make sure we are looking at slavery and its legacies,” said state Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages before the floor debate. “This is about beginning the process of healing our communities. There still is generational trauma that people are experiencing. This is just one step forward.”The state Assembly passed the bill about three hours after spirited debate on Thursday. The state Senate is expected to vote on the bill before the end of the legislative session on Friday.New York is following the lead of California, which became the first state to form a reparations task force in 2020. That group recommended a formal apology from the state on its legacy of racism and discriminatory policies and the creation of an agency to provide a wide range of services for Black residents. They did not ...

Defrocked priest facing new sexual assault charges in Igloolik, Nunavut

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:03:08 GMT

IQALUIT — Court records show defrocked Oblate priest Eric Dejaeger is facing six charges of indecent assault and two charges of sexual assault for crimes he allegedly committed in Nunavut between 1978 and 1982.The records indicate that five of the complainants are female and one is male. Their identities are protected by a publication ban.A Nunavut Court of Justice document also says that the alleged crimes took place in Igloolik, an Inuit hamlet in the territory’s Qikiqtaaluk Region. Iqaluit RCMP announced Wednesday that Dejaeger was arrested on a Canada-wide warrant in Kingston, Ont., where he was living. Police gave no details about when and where the alleged assaults occurred, but said the charges stem from investigations conducted between 2011 and 2015.The former priest has previously been convicted of committing numerous sexual offences when he was working as an Oblate missionary.He appeared on the charges in Iqaluit on Thursday. His next court appearance is set for June...

Mexico charges migrant in detention center fire that killed 40

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:03:08 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A federal judge in Mexico has charged another Venezuelan migrant for his alleged role in the March blaze at a Mexican detention center that left 40 dead and dozens more wounded.Mexico prosecutor’s office said Thursday in a statement that a man identified as Carlos “C” was charged with homicide, injuries and damages caused by the fire in a migrant detention facility in Ciudad Juárez, across the border from El Paso, Texas.Authorities identified him, along with another migrant from Venezuela, as one of the people who allegedly started the fire, which was the deadliest ever at a Mexican immigration facility.The tragic blaze and its aftermath captured global attention earlier this year as loved ones across the Hemisphere mourned and demanded justice for the victims.It also sparked controversy and intense criticism about the treatment of migrants by both Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and American authorities, which have constantly pressured the Mex...