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Boston Man Accused Of Raping Woman For 3 Days Unexpectedly Testifies At Trial Boston Man Accused Of Raping Woman For 3 Days Unexpectedly Testifies At Trial
Boston Man Accused Of Raping Woman For 3 Days Unexpectedly Testifies At Trial Victor Pena unexpectedly took the stand in his defense Monday, July 25, during his rape and kidnapping trial in Boston.  The 42-year-old is accused of kidnapping a woman in 2019 and raping her for three days before police found her in his Charlestown apartment. Police, prosecutors, and the victim have all said that Pena found her on the street in January 2019 and lured her back to his house. But he said they had a relationship, and their encounter was consensual. Pena testified he met the 23-year-old woman on the street when she asked him to help her cross the road, according to CBS News…

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by Josh Lanier
Weather
Here's How You Can Stay Cool During Boston's Heat Emergency Here's How You Can Stay Cool During Boston's Heat Emergency
Here's How You Can Stay Cool During Boston's Heat Emergency Temperatures in Boston are expected to stay in the mid-90s all week as a heat wave bears down on the East Coast.  In response, Mayor Michelle Wu declared a heat emergency in Boston that's in effect until Sunday, July 21. That said finding ways to stay cool isn't just important, it could be a lifesaver.  Boston Centers for Youth and Families will offer cooling stations across the city where you can get out of the sun and cool off. Click here to see these locations and when they will be open.  Boston city officials warned residents to stay indoors as much as possible. That's especially impo…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Fatal Construction Accident Reported In Boston's Seaport District Fatal Construction Accident Reported In Boston's Seaport District
Fatal Construction Accident Reported In Boston's Seaport District One person has died and another is injured following an early morning construction accident in Boston, Boston EMS confirms to Daily Voice.  The fatal accident reportedly happened on in the Seaport District on Northern Avenue near the District Hall building after 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, WCVB reports.   Active scene at apparent worksite accident in the Seaport. Awaiting details. #wcvb pic.twitter.com/ybMgWwZw7Z — Todd Kazakiewich (@ToddKazakiewich) June 9, 2022 "Photos from the scene of the accident showed a truck surrounded by police tape with a pile of granite on the ground besi…

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by David Cifarelli