Sharman Sacchetti
Political Reporter at WCVB-TV (Boston, MA)
Emmy award-winning Political Reporter. Host of OTR on WCVB. Aunt. Send tips to [email protected].
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1 week ago |
wcvb.com | Sharman Sacchetti
Dozens marched from Boston City Hall to Boston Common on Monday in a call for protections for Massachusetts immigrants, whether or not they are here legally. "When we all took the oath, and in the oath that we know we serve no king!" said veteran John Moses. Veterans were among those at the rally, criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration policies and what they call the weaponization of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Some say more leaders who are veterans should speak up.
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2 weeks ago |
wcvb.com | Sharman Sacchetti
The "Piano Man" has pulled the plug on his summer tour — Billy Joel told fans Friday that he is battling a brain condition, which causes him to lose his balance and vision. "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding," Joel said on social media Friday. Joel was diagnosed with a condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), where fluid builds up inside the brain.
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2 weeks ago |
wcvb.com | Sharman Sacchetti
ASSAULT TO MURDER. BOSTON CITY COUNCILOR FLYNN IS CALLING FOR THE RESIGNATION OF THE CHIEF OF BOSTON’S ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND INCLUSION. SHAYNA, WHO HAS LED THE OFFICE SINCE 2022. AND FLYNN SAYS HE’S FAILED TO PROVIDE POSITIVE AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP TO EMPLOYEES. SEPARATELY, FLYNN HAS CALLED FOR INVESTIGATION INTO THE HIRING PRACTICES AND WORKPLACE CULTURE AT SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS, INCLUDING THE OFFICE OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY. HE HAS NOT SAID WHY.
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3 weeks ago |
wcvb.com | Sharman Sacchetti
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that her latest legislative proposal could simplify and cut energy bills for residents and businesses. Healey's proposal is the second stage of an "energy affordability agenda" that she launched in March following customer outrage about skyrocketing energy bills during the winter months. The Healey administration said its initial efforts could save customers nearly $6 billion over five years.
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3 weeks ago |
wcvb.com | Sharman Sacchetti
Less than two weeks after Harvard University pledged to take action in response to internal reports on antisemitism and anti-Arab prejudice at the Ivy League campus, a group delivered 452 discrimination complaints on Monday. Harvard released the reports on April 30 while the university simultaneously battles the Trump administration over demands to limit campus activism, reforms the government says are necessary to root out campus antisemitism.
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Fernandes Anderson has tearfully pleaded guilty to two federal corruption charges. Judge says there will be a pre sentence report filed. Date for sentencing is July 29th
Fernandes Anderson appears to be crying now as the judge asks her questions about the charges and the transactions where she is accused of accepting kickbacks thru a bonus scheme
Fernandes Anderson is being asked questions by the judge, such as how old are you, what level of education, do you understand the plea agreement. She answers quietly, soft spoken. Her voice cracking at one point