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The Daily Free Press

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Defense team for alleged marathon bomber requests venue change for trial

Daily Free Press Admin June 19, 2014

The defense team representing Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man accused of placing two bombs at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon with his brother Tamerlan, requested a change of venue Wednesday for...

Up and Running

Daily Free Press Admin December 10, 2013

BU students get involved with training for the 2014 Boston Marathon As temperatures drop to near or below freezing for the next few months, those who have decided to participate in the 2014 Boston...

Boston Marathon bombing suspect charged in Middlesex Court

Daily Free Press Admin October 8, 2013

Although he is already being charged in federal court, the Middlesex District Attorney’s office issued a warrant Monday for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on 15 charges for his alleged...

Lawyers seek fewer restrictions for Boston Marathon bombing suspect

Daily Free Press Admin October 3, 2013

Attorneys for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev have asked a federal judge to ease restrictions placed on him, claiming the restraints are too harsh and that they hinder his legal team’s...

Defense needs time to build case against death penalty for Marathon suspect

Daily Free Press Admin September 24, 2013

Lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev appeared in the U.S. District Court in South Boston on Monday without their client to plead their case for more time in deciding if he should...

Student killed in Marathon explosion remembered for effervescence, dedication to studies

Daily Free Press Admin April 20, 2013

Warm, friendly and dedicated to her studies, Lingzi Lu, a first-year Graduate School of Arts and Sciences student, will be missed by her fellow students, said Boston University Statistics Program Director...

After an elusive week, bombing suspect arrested in Watertown

Daily Free Press Admin April 19, 2013

After dodging multiple law enforcement agencies for almost 24 hours, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev — the suspect authorities believe was involved in the Boston Marathon bombings — was arrested Friday in Watertown...

Boston bands hold benefit show for marathon attack victims

Daily Free Press Admin April 17, 2013

  Following the explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon, local musicians rallied together to organize a benefit concert at TT the Bear’s, featuring music from...

LATIMER: What was that cannon?

Daily Free Press Admin April 17, 2013

TRIGGER WARNING: The following column is a graphic retelling of what my friend and I saw at the finish line at the Boston Marathon. I went to the marathon with my best friends Alex, Paul, Leah and Sam....

EDIT: In wake of a tragedy

Daily Free Press Admin April 17, 2013

Boston has proved its resilience. In the wake of one of the most tumultuous days for every resident in and around the city, people have come together, selflessly opening their homes to marathoners and...

3 dead, many injured by blast, spectators shocked

Daily Free Press Admin April 16, 2013

Two explosions occurred  Monday afternoon near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, resulting in three deaths and dozens of injuries. One of the casualties was an eight-year-old boy, and Boston...

After deadly marathon bombing, officials begin piecing together evidence

Daily Free Press Admin April 16, 2013

A day after deadly explosions rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon, city, state and federal officials are focused on piecing together the events of the attack, which they say will assist in...

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