Former prosecutor Keith Hoffmann launches bid for Rhode Island attorney general
Hoffmann is among at least a trio of Democrats vying in the September 2026 primary
Rhode Island’s big swing at police reform is slow to make change
A 2024 law was supposed to make police misconduct cases more transparent. Those reforms have been held up by a political dispute behind the scenes.
State Rep. Robert Craven announces run for Rhode Island attorney general
At least three Democrats will compete in the September 2026 primary
New Bedford Police Department needs to increase the enforcement of transparency and disciplinary policies, according to recent report
The report comes after reporting by the Boston Globe found abuses by the police department.
Rhode Island gives Judge Frank Caprio a big sendoff
Friday’s funeral Mass at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul will be live-streamed at RIPBS.org starting at 10 a.m.
Rhode Island state prosecutor Devon Flanagan gets six-month suspension for Newport incident
Flanagan, a special assistant attorney general, was caught on camera telling police they would ‘regret’ arresting her.
Rhode Island prosecutor who told police to turn off body cameras to be placed on unpaid leave
Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan was arrested in Newport on Aug. 14.
RI ACLU says new surveillance center in Providence requires more safeguards
City officials tout the new approach as a way to enhance safety.
Judge Frank Caprio, ‘Caught in Providence’ star, dies at 88
Known for his sense of empathy in the courtroom, Caprio served for 38 years in the Providence Municipal Court.
Rhode Island AG Neronha leads suit that accuses White House of using funds for crime victims to coerce states
A coalition of 21 Democratic attorneys general — including those from Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut — says the Trump administration is unlawfully restricting over $1 billion in VOCA grants, threatening support for crime victims and survivors.
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