119:. The trial and subsequent appeals process made this one of the largest and longest civil lawsuits in Massachusetts history. In addition to its length and cost, the trial was notable for attempts by lawyers of Telemachus "Mike" Demoulas to have Judge Lopez removed from the case due to allegations of bias after the jury found that he had defrauded his late brother George's family of shares in the family owned business. After numerous appeals however, Judge Lopez's rulings were upheld.
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Charles "Ebony" Horton was tried for and pleaded guilty to kidnapping, assault with intent to rape a child under 16, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, assault and battery, and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon. Horton, while dressed as a woman, used a ruse to lead an
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Fighting would require that we continue on a road that would subject her family and herself to this constant kind of morass that has been going on. She has simply decided that it is not worth it. Her effectiveness on the bench would be compromised after these proceedings. She has become a lightning
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As detectives started to investigate, they discovered other similar cases. On Jan. 2, a juvenile boy told officers that a suspect kidnapped him and threatened him with a firearm near 500 Columbia Road. And on Oct. 28, another juvenile boy told police that a suspect kidnapped him and threatened him
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On April 14, 2020, 42-year-old Level 3 sex offender, Charles "Ebony" Horton was again arrested, for kidnapping and assault charges after the suspect allegedly threatened young boys at gunpoint. A 12-year old victim stated the suspect had friended him on
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I sincerely apologize for my loss of temper in court. Accepting the recommendation of the hearing officer that I be suspended for six months and publicly endorse his findings would no doubt be the easiest and most expeditious way to maintain my judicial position. However, I cannot dishonor my 14
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Eventually, the suspect demanded that the boy meet him at a restaurant in the area of Seaver Street and
Humboldt Avenue. The boy complied out of fear, police said. When the boy got to the location, the suspect guided him to the rear of a building near 100 Seaver St. and then entered a building,
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Retired Judge E. George Daher who headed the commission's investigation, suggested Judge Lopez should not be punished for her in-court behavior, but for her "feeble attempt at coverup". This was the same Judge Daher who had presided over the eviction hearings for Horton when he served as Boston
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lawyers Gary C. Crossen and Kevin P. Curry, and issue a three-year suspension to lawyer
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Housing Court Chief in 2000. Rather than apologizing and accepting a suspension, Judge Lopez resigned on May 19, 2003.
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