Katie Mulvaney
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Providence, RI, United States
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Vermont man accused of killing mother at sea dies before trial. What we know.
Nathan Carman, 29, was facing fraud and first-degree murder charges in connection to the death of his mother Linda Carmen. → Read More
Evangelical group says PPSD won't let them start a 'Good News Club.' Now, they're suing.
Evangelical group sues Providence Schools over `Good News Clubs' → Read More
Advocates aim to open safe-injection center in Providence in early 2024
State lawmakers approved money in 2020 to create a safe-consumption site but program has not yet gotten off the ground. → Read More
After serving 28 years, ex-Latin Kings member will be released from prison. Here's why.
Judge agrees to release Latin King member linked to carjacking murder after 28 years → Read More
Judge: Sale of defective SUV by dealership to mom 'shocks the conscience.' Here's what happened.
Judge rules Bristol dealership `willfully' sold defective SUV → Read More
Gov. McKee nominates new RI Public Defender. What we know.
Gov. McKee nominates Geiselman as next RI Public Defender → Read More
Do long sentences for young offenders merit 'second look'? Judge asks lawmakers for leeway
Judge Daniel Procaccini wants the legislature to give judges latitude to reduce sentences for those who show sincere remorse and rehabilitation. → Read More
Gun rights backer launches federal challenge to RI concealed carry permitting law
Warwick resident Michael O’Neil filed suit Wednesday in U.S. District Court, arguing that the state had violated his Second and Fourteenth Amendment rights by refusing to renew his concealed-carry pe… → Read More
Restaurant owner recalls 'letting go' as street-racing crash hit her on the sidewalk
Men sentenced in crash that nearly killed Crepe Corner owner → Read More
McKee names six to coveted lifetime court seats. Here are the names.
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Dan McKee on Friday announced six judicial nominations to fill coveted lifetime spots on the Superior, District and Workers’ Compensation Courts. “It is an honor to appoint these six judges who will play a critical role in serving Rhode Island’s court system,” McKee said in a news release. “I know that with their combined decades of experience, they will fairly uphold the laws… → Read More
Judge dismisses students' COVID claims against URI
A judge has struck down efforts by URI students to recoup fees they had paid for activities, transportation and other services during the pandemic. → Read More
As former students sue over naked 'fat tests' at the hands of Aaron Thomas, judge tapped to preside
Judge Carnes to preside over NK's `fat test' cases → Read More
Advocates hail court's 'crucial first step' in clearing eligible marijuana records
Advocates hail court's ` crucial first step' in clearing eligible marijuana records → Read More
He triggered a banking crisis in RI. Now embezzler says he can't meet restitution payments
Embezzler Mollicone pleads `skyrocketing' costs in seeking lower restitution payments → Read More
Rhode Island lawyer disbarred over misconduct investigation
PROVIDENCE – A lawyer once suspended 12 years ago following a sports betting conviction consented to being disbarred after acknowledging he is being investigated for unspecified professional misconduct. The Rhode Island Supreme Court on Wednesday issued an order disbarring John S. Ciolli from the practice of law. The court order came in response to an affidavit that Ciolli, who has been licensed… → Read More
Judge reinstates embattled ex-RI state trooper's disability pension — here's why
Judge Kevin F. McHugh ruled in favor of former trooper Jamie Donnelly-Taylor, who admitted to assaulting a Central Falls man in custody in 2014. → Read More
He shot a Providence police officer. Now he'll serve 40 years in prison for the crimes
City man, 22, get 40 years to serve for shooting Providence officer → Read More
Warwick and Woonsocket homeless encampments destroyed: 'It creates a crisis,' advocates say
Advocates up in arms at dismantling of Woonsocket encampment → Read More
Exchange of letters marks tensions over RI's crisis of homelessness
Exchange of letters marks tensions over homelessness crisis → Read More
Rhode Island man pummeled by Cranston police officer settles with city. What to know
Gian Mattiello, of Cranston, agreed to settle with the City and its police department over a 2020 assaul by former Police Officer Andrew Leonard → Read More