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Chelsea High School. Boston University appeared in court to argue a motion to dismiss an alleged sexual assault claim from a woman who said she was “groomed and sexually abused” by a Chelsea High School teacher in the late 1980s, while BU was managing the school district. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Judge hears motion to dismiss negligence, sexual assault case against Chelsea High School, BU

Daily Free Press Staff October 19, 2023
Boston University will argue an alleged sexual assault claim in court on Thursday from a California woman who said she was “groomed and sexually abused” by a Chelsea High School teacher in the late 1980s, while BU was managing the school district. 
After winning re-election last November, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh was sworn into office in January. Walsh pledged to direct his efforts toward ensuring equal opportunities for all Bostonians, particularly in housing and public education. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston politics 101: what to know

Daily Free Press Staff June 5, 2018
Mayor Martin Walsh and the new members of the Boston City Council were sworn into office in January. For his second term as mayor, Walsh has said he is focusing on issues that affect the middle class and public education.
The ex-CEO of Boston Grand Prix John Casey sues the City of Boston for $15.5 million. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston faces $15.5 million lawsuit over canceled IndyCar race

Hannah Schoenbaum September 28, 2017

Former Boston Grand Prix CEO John Casey has hit the City of Boston with a $15.5 million dollar lawsuit, claiming willful negligence on the City's part led to the failed launch of the 2016 IndyCar race. The...

Between 2 and 2:50 a.m. on Oct. 18, a female student was allegedly sexually assaulted in her room at 33 Harry Agganis Way. PHOTO BY MADISON GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Female student sues BU over alleged sexual assault at StuVi2

Sophia Eppolito December 12, 2016

A Boston University female student filed a lawsuit against the university on Thursday, claiming that BU failed to provide secure on-campus housing and did not protect her from sexual harassment. The...

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