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Top Boston news: 17-year-old faces manslaughter charge; 1 injured, 6 displaced in house fire; more

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Published on February 21, 2020
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Missed the most recent top news in Boston? Read on for everything you need to know.

Jurors find no malpractice in treatment of teen

The Connecticut teen, Justina Pelletier, was held in state custody for about 18 months after a dispute over her diagnosis at Boston Children's Hospital.

Read the full story on WCVB Channel 5 Boston.

Defense lawyers seek dismissal of BC texting-suicide case

The defense for the former Boston College student charged in her boyfriend’s suicide plans to file a motion to dismiss the case next month.

Read the full story on WBZ | CBS Boston.

17-year-old charged in connection with deadly shooting in Dorchester

A 17-year-old Dorchester resident was arrested on manslaughter and other charges in connection with the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kareem Garnett, Jr. of Boston.

Read the full story on 7News - WHDH Boston.

1 injured, 6 displaced in Hyde Park house fire

The Boston Fire Department said one resident was injured and six people were displaced after the fire Thursday night. Damage was estimated at $300,000; the cause is under investigation.

Read the full story on Universal Hub.

Car ignites inside dealership showroom on Route 1

A car inside a Mercedes dealership in Lynnfield caught fire early Thursday morning, causing heavy smoke to plume from the building, according to the local fire department.

Read the full story on Boston Globe.


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