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www.nbcboston.com Michael Proctor relieved of duty, state police say after Karen Read mistrial

Massachusetts State Police have taken action against Trooper Michael Proctor after a mistrial was declared Monday in the case against Karen Read. Proctor drew heavy criticism after testifying in the case, for which he served as the lead investigator, revealing a series of inappropriate texts he sent...

Michael Proctor relieved of duty, state police say after Karen Read mistrial

Proctor became the lead investigator after state police were called in because Albert has a brother with the Canton Police Department. But Proctor's own connection with other witnesses were called into question at the trial. Proctor acknowledged that he is close with his sister, Courtney, who is friends with Julie Albert, the homeowner's sister-in-law.

The trooper came under fire after testifying about texts he sent during the investigation to friends, family members and colleagues, including superiors with the state police.

In them, he called Read a "whack job" and a "c***," made disparaging remarks about medical conditions, and said he had found "no nudes so far" when going through her phone.

When a friend said they were "sure the owner of the house will receive some s***," Proctor replied, Nope, homeowner is a Boston cop, too."

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Judge declares mistrial in Karen Read murder case. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
  • She isn't, but you're right the others involved were. The trial itself didn't exactly paint them in a great light. The lead investigator texted that he was going through her phone looking for nudes, the security footage from Canton PD somehow happened to become mirror imaged yet weirdly the timestamps weren't, the entire investigation itself was an absolute shit show (red solo cups are totally fine for blood evidence, right?) the homeowner (cop) got rid of his dog, destroyed his phone, refloored his basement (possible crime scene), sold the house for $50k under value, and according to him "butt dialed" a potential co-conspirator during sex with his wife at 2am while a dead man was on his lawn. Said butt dialed was "butt answered" according to the ATF agent he was calling who then butt hung up before butt dialing him back.

  • bostonglobe.com Judge declares mistrial in Karen Read murder case. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe

    Shortly after the judge declared a mistrial, the Norfolk District Attorney’s office said it will retry the case against Read. Jurors weighed the case for nearly a week, and the jury foreman said continuing to deliberate "would be futile."

    Judge declares mistrial in Karen Read murder case. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe

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    Outside the courthouse, cheers erupted from Read’s pink-clad supporters in a driving rain

    Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial in the Karen Read murder case Monday after jurors said they remained deadlocked following nearly a week of deliberations.

    “To continue to deliberate would be futile,” the jury foreman wrote in a note to the judge. In a note earlier Monday, the foreman wrote that the panel was “deeply divided.”

    “Despite our commitment to the duty entrusted to us, we find ourselves deeply divided by fundamental differences in our opinions and state of mind,” the juror wrote. “The divergence in our views are not rooted in a lack of understanding or effort, but deeply held convictions that each of us carry ultimately leading to a point where consensus is unattainable. We recognize the weight of this admission and the implications it holds.”

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    Wow!

    https://www.autosport.com/motogp/news/marquez-to-get-2025-factory-ducati-motogp-seat-martin-to-quit-manufacturer/10619188/

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    What does "flag to flag" mean?
  • Ah! Thank you! That's why the commentators were concerned about damaged bikes then!

    Edit to add I'm pretty sure I upvoted you but it's still only showing one, sorry not sure what is going on.

  • What does "flag to flag" mean?

    New to watching, keep hearing people talk about tomorrow's race being a "flag to flag" and to me that just sounds like any race since there's a green starting flag and checkered finish flag. What am I misunderstanding?

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    Any good bags that don't require rack/bracket?
  • Tank bags are one of those black magic things I'm still hesitant about. What's your experience? Any scratches on the tank?

    Edit to add: I usually wear a backpack for clothes and stuff for a few nights going somewhere, but it gets a little uncomfortable after an hour or so. Ideally I'd like to not have to wear the backpack at all but I guess at the very least a tank bag would lighten the load.

  • Any good bags that don't require rack/bracket?

    MT-09 owner, no rack/bars/brackets back there just the passenger pegs to strap to. Any luggage suggestions?

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    www.nytimes.com Trump’s Georgia Lawyers Surface Phone Records in Effort to Remove Prosecutors

    The lawyers presented an affidavit describing cellphone records they will likely use to try to prove the prosecutors lied about when they began a romantic relationship.

    Trump’s Georgia Lawyers Surface Phone Records in Effort to Remove Prosecutors
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    www.cnn.com Taylor Swift threatens legal action against Florida student who tracks her jet | CNN Business

    Attorneys for Taylor Swift are threatening legal action against the Florida college student who tracks the private jets of celebrities and public figures, including Swift.

    Taylor Swift threatens legal action against Florida student who tracks her jet | CNN Business
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    www.cnn.com 23andMe is low on cash and its stock is worth pennies. The CEO wants another chance | CNN Business

    Just three years ago, DNA testing company 23andMe was the golden child of Wall Street and Main Street. Today, the company is struggling to remain listed on the Nasdaq.

    23andMe is low on cash and its stock is worth pennies. The CEO wants another chance | CNN Business
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    Horn

    Looking at the Denali soundbomb, wondering if anyone here has and likes/dislikes it or has a suggestion of another horn to look at.

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    www.cnn.com EPA proposes some ‘forever chemicals’ be considered hazardous | CNN

    The US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing that it will label nine of the thousands of PFAS “forever chemicals” as hazardous.

    EPA proposes some ‘forever chemicals’ be considered hazardous | CNN
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    www.cnn.com The US economy added 353,000 jobs in January, starting off 2024 with a bang | CNN Business

    The US economy added a stunning 353,000 jobs last month, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday, registering a stronger-than expected gain to kick off 2024.

    The US economy added 353,000 jobs in January, starting off 2024 with a bang | CNN Business
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    www.cnn.com Judge dismisses Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies | CNN Business

    A US judge has dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his political allies, including the board he appointed to oversee Disney’s property in Florida.

    Judge dismisses Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies | CNN Business
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    apnews.com Plagiarism charges downed Harvard’s president. A conservative attack helped to fan the outrage

    Harvard President Claudine Gay’s resignation followed weeks of mounting accusations that she lifted language from other scholars in her doctoral dissertation and journal articles.

    Plagiarism charges downed Harvard’s president. A conservative attack helped to fan the outrage
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    www.grandprix247.com Pirelli to manufacture tyres in Saudi Arabia - GRAND PRIX 247

    Italy's Pirelli has signed a joint venture with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) to build a tyre manufacturing facility in the country, the two groups said on Thursday. The deal - for a total investment of $550-Million - will make Pirelli the first tier 1 tyre maker to directly source pro...

    Pirelli to manufacture tyres in Saudi Arabia - GRAND PRIX 247

    PIF, Saudi Arabia’s $700-Billion sovereign wealth fund, will hold a 75% stake in the new JV, with Pirelli holding the remaining 25% and providing the technical and commercial support for the development of the project, the two groups said.

    Reports back in January claimed that the PIF was targeting to buy Formula 1 from commercial rights holders Liberty Media and planning to pay up to $20-Billion.

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    apnews.com Israeli rabbis work around the clock -- even on the Sabbath -- to count the dead from Hamas attack

    Israeli rabbis have been working around the clock, even on the Jewish Sabbath, to identify and count the dead civilians and soldiers gunned down in a Hamas attack last week.

    Israeli rabbis work around the clock -- even on the Sabbath -- to count the dead from Hamas attack
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    www.bbc.com Bob Menendez: US Senator faces new charges of acting as agent of Egypt

    The new charges accuse Democrat Robert Menendez of providing "sensitive" information to help Egypt.

    Bob Menendez: US Senator faces new charges of acting as agent of Egypt
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    www.bbc.com BBC witnesses Chinese ships blocking Philippines supply boats

    It resulted in an encounter that lasted several hours before the Philippine ships turned back.

    BBC witnesses Chinese ships blocking Philippines supply boats

    Tensions between Manila and Beijing remain high after the Philippines coast guard cut China's barriers in disputed waters last month.

    Manila resupplies its outpost in the Second Thomas Shoal, in the Spratly Islands, every month to reinforce its economic rights to waters that are both rich in fish and mineral resources.

    Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea, including the Spratlys, which is also claimed in part by the Philippines.

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    www.reuters.com US job growth smashes expectations raising prospects for rate hikes

    U.S. job growth surged in September, suggesting that the labor market remains strong enough for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year, though wage growth is moderating.

    US job growth smashes expectations raising prospects for rate hikes

    WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth surged in September, suggesting that the labor market remains strong enough for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year, though wage growth is moderating.

    Nonfarm payrolls increased by 336,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department said in its closely watched employment report on Friday. Data for August was revised higher to show 227,000 jobs added instead of the previously reported 187,000.

    Economists polled by Reuters had forecast payrolls rising by 170,000 jobs. Estimates ranged from 90,000-256,000 jobs. The larger-than-expected increase was despite the tendency for the initial September payrolls print to be biased lower because of seasonal adjustment issues related to the return of education workers after the summer break.

    The economy needs to create roughly 100,000 per month to keep up with growth in the working-age population.

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    www.reuters.com Prada and Axiom Space collaborate to design NASA's lunar spacesuits

    Italian luxury group Prada and Texas-based startup Axiom Space will collaborate to design NASA's lunar spacesuits for the Artemis III mission planned for 2025, the two companies said on Wednesday.

    Prada and Axiom Space collaborate to design NASA's lunar spacesuits
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    toronto.ctvnews.ca Traffic comes to a stalk on Hwy. 400 as crews clean up celery following rollover

    If you’re stuck in traffic on Hwy. 400 Tuesday, the root of the problem is likely celery.

    Traffic comes to a stalk on Hwy. 400 as crews clean up celery following rollover

    No injuries have been reported.

    Drivers can expect the highway to be closed for several hours.The ramp from Hwy. 9 eastbound to the highway is also closed, OPP said.

    Celery isn't the only produce to take stalk on Ontario's highways. This past July, thousands of apples spilled onto Hwy. 401 in west Toronto after a tractor struck a meridian in a westbound express lane just past Keele Street.

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