Karen Anderson

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Karen Anderson

A man facing trial on child rape and other sex crimes was one of dozens rounded up this week on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, sources tell 5 Investigates, raising the likely prospect that ICE’s arrest will end his criminal prosecution without resolution for his alleged victim. We've learned Luciano Deoliveira was one of 40 people taken into custody by ICE.

2 weeks ago | kesq.com | Karen Anderson

By Karen AndersonClick here for updates on this story BOSTON ( WCVB) - She was barely a teenager, just 13 years old, when she had to decide whether she wanted prosecutors to press charges against the man she said repeatedly raped her. It would take a few years, but eventually, she found the courage to go forward with the charges. Elmer Sola was arrested and eventually indicted on multiple counts of child rape. "I would do anything to protect another child," the teen, now 16, told 5 Investigates.

2 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Karen Anderson

She was barely a teenager, just 13 years old, when she had to decide whether she wanted prosecutors to press charges against the man she said repeatedly raped her. It would take a few years, but eventually, she found the courage to go forward with the charges. Elmer Sola was arrested and eventually indicted on multiple counts of child rape. "I would do anything to protect another child," the teen, now 16, told 5 Investigates.

3 weeks ago | wcvb.com | Karen Anderson

Two members of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s administration, including one working with the office providing civilian oversight of the city’s police department, were arraigned Thursday on domestic violence charges. Marwa Khudaynazar is charged with one count each of assault and battery on a police officer and assault and battery on a family or household member. She is the chief of staff at the city’s Office of Police Accountability.

1 month ago | wcvb.com | Karen Anderson

Across Massachusetts, people who are struggling to make ends meet have lost their driver's licenses as punishment for their debt. Now, a new coalition is working to stop what they call a cruel and counterproductive punishment. A Boston man, who requested we use only his first name, Angel, told us how devastating the consequences can be. "Taking someone's driver's license away, basically you're taking the whole life away," Angel said.