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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Contract talks get ugly between Pierce County, deputies. Public safety at risk?
Contract negotiations between Pierce County and the union that represents the rank-and-file of the county's largest law enforcement agency, the Sheriff's Office, are getting ugly. Despite more than a year of bargaining, Shaun Darby, president of the Pierce County Deputy Sheriffs' Independent Guild, says they are nowhere near reaching an agreement that includes fair compensation for deputies' working conditions. The guild wants a contract that puts deputies' pay on par with other policing agencies in Pierce County to better recruit and retain deputies. Staffing levels at the Sheriff's Office haven't kept pace with the growth of the county's population, census and county data shows. Without sufficiently competitive pay to attract more law enforcement officers to work for the Sheriff's Office, Darby argues, deputies and Pierce County residents are less safe. That's not an uncommon conflict in law enforcement contract negotiations, but the tenor of talks between the guild and the county appear to be further chilling the relationship between the Sheriff's Office and the county's top elected leader, Executive Ryan Mello. Darby said the guild has specifically been dealing with Mello in bargaining and said the negotiations have been 'difficult and disrespectful.' On Monday, Sheriff Keith Swank chimed in with his support of the guild while also calling out Mello. 'Mello does not respect the men and women of the Pierce County Sheriff's Office,' Swank wrote on his X account late Monday night. 'He refuses to give them a fair contract. He thinks he can bully these warriors.' Asked to respond to Swank's statements, Mello told The News Tribune on Wednesday that the county's labor-relations team would continue to focus its efforts on the bargaining process with its labor partners at the Deputy Sheriff's Guild. 'I am disappointed that the Sheriff is making false and misleading statements about my position and bringing this collective bargaining out of the appropriate forum established by State law – which is the bargaining table,' Mello wrote in a statement to The News Tribune. 'He could not be more wrong – as I have demonstrated in numerous ways and numerous times, I am relentlessly supportive of our men and women who serve in the Sheriff's Department.' A Pierce County spokesperson, Libby Catalinich, said Tuesday that public safety is one of Mello's top priorities, and the current proposal to the guild includes significant pay increases — 10 percent over three years, according to Darby — and benefits that are competitive and sustainable. Swank recently clashed with Mello over limits to law enforcement's ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, a restriction that is enshrined through the Keep Washington Working Act, a bipartisan state law passed in 2019 that determined a person's immigration status isn't a matter for police action. Swank has called the law 'unconstitutional.' In April he traveled to Washington, D.C. — at his own expense, according to the county — with other sheriffs from across Washington to draw attention to what he sees as a conflict between state and federal law. 'I want to apologize in advance if this contract negotiation issue is going on because the executive has a personal or political issue with me,' Swank said in a video he posted Monday. 'I hope that's not the case.' In the video, Swank said he felt Mello was overstepping his authority by telling him what he can and can't do. He roped in the Prosecuting Attorney's Office, saying it, too, was mistaken 'in their interpretation of what authority the executive has.' Staffing levels at the Sheriff's Office haven't significantly increased in more than 20 years. In 2005, the office was budgeted for 228 full-time deputies among other staff, according to county budget documents. In the most recent budget, 229 deputy positions were funded. Meanwhile, the county estimates that the Sheriff's Office will need to respond to more than 200,000 calls for service in 2025, nearly double the amount the agency was getting in 2000. According to census data, the county's population has grown by more than 220,000 people since that year. 'The math is right there,' Darby said. 'We are underpaid, understaffed and overworked.' Catalinich said hiring and compensating law enforcement was very important to Mello, noting that he was in Olympia on Monday to attend Gov. Bob Ferguson signing a bill that increases state funding by $100 million for counties and cities to hire more officers. She said Mello spent a good amount of time in Olympia during the legislative session advocating for the bill. 'I have advocated fiercely for more and dedicated funding for law enforcement and the entire criminal justice system during the last state legislative session and will continue to do so and invite the Sheriff to do the same alongside me,' Mello told The News Tribune. 'I invite him to be a partner in this work and to serve the people of Pierce County together. Not to cause division where it is completely unnecessary. I will always have the back of our law enforcement officers who serve with distinction. ' The next step in contract negotiations is a June 2 vote by the membership of the Deputy Sheriffs' Independent Guild on the current proposal. The guild will have results June 7, and Darby said he's expecting an overwhelming 'no.' Darby said the guild will then file for arbitration, where a third party would look at the facts and decide what will happen. Why should Pierce County residents be concerned? '[Residents] want their money to go toward public safety, and when they call 911, they want a deputy to show up,' Darby said. He was referencing a survey of Pierce County residents conducted ahead of the county's 2024-2025 budget process. It found that 73 percent of people who completed the survey ranked public safety and crime as the top priority for the budget, ahead of transportation and roads, homeless and housing. Residents' desire to prioritize putting public dollars toward public safety is reflected in the county's most recent budget, which allocated more than $226 million to the Sheriff's Office's law enforcement work, a nearly 11 percent increase over the previous biennium and representing about a quarter of the county's $896 million budget. A supplemental budget approved in December included an additional $2.6 million for employment incentives for commissioned law enforcement officers and corrections officers. Darby pointed to the Sheriff's Office's delayed response to a noise complaint earlier this year that preceded a shooting outside a house party in the Spanaway area as one potential consequence of not having enough deputies to respond to calls. A noise complaint about the party was called in about 90 minutes before the shooting, but deputies in the area were responding to higher-priority calls and eventually arrived seconds before gunshots were fired. Two people were killed in the shooting, and four others were injured. The deputies' guild claims Pierce County has the money to approve bigger wage increases but is holding out on them. An analysis of the county's current and future financial outlook commissioned by the guild found that the county's general fund revenues exceeded expenditures in four of the five most recent years, resulting in an annual operating surplus that was $14.8 million in fiscal year 2023. It also found the county had the highest possible credit rating from Moody's, a major credit rating agency. 'The county is, they're flush with money,' Darby said. 'They have a lot of money, and they have a very good financial outlook. If they simply could prove that they didn't have the money then I would listen to them, but we've just proven the argument.' In response to questions from The News Tribune, a Pierce County spokesperson pointed out that the guild has received wage increases during previous rounds of negotiations, totaling a nearly 19 percent wage increase since 2022. The county also said it was important to clarify that compensation comparisons to smaller cities such as Bonney Lake and Gig Harbor don't accurately reflect the operational scale, staffing demands or financial realities of a countywide sheriff's office. Darby said the county is saying deputies are being paid just fine when compared to sheriff's offices in Spokane, Snohomish and Skagit counties, as well as some sheriff's offices in Florida. But he argues that if you disregard the city and county divide and instead look at demographics, crime stats and staffing, the Sheriff's Office is a mirror image of the Tacoma Police Department, with the exception of the much larger area the Sheriff's Office is responsible for. An entry-level deputy starting at the Sheriff's Office in 2024 would receive net hourly pay of $59.45, according to the guild. In Tacoma, the same entry-level candidate would be getting $69.80. The Tacoma police union's collective bargaining agreement with the city, which covers 2024 to 2026, included a 13.5 percent base wage rate increase over the first two years and an additional raise in 2026 based on a market calculation. 'There is no reason to work for the Pierce County Sheriff's Office on the south side of 96th Street when you can make 30 percent more and have twice as many officers there to help you when you're working on the north side of 96th Street, which is the Tacoma Police Department's jurisdiction,' Darby said.
Korea Herald
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
LG OLED X STEVEN HARRINGTON AT FRIEZE NEW YORK: WHERE VIBRANT POP ART MEETS THE TRANSPARENT OLED TV
Experience a Captivating Fusion of Art and Technology as Steven Harrington's Whimsical Pop Art Comes to Life on LG's Most Advanced TVs for 2025 SEOUL, South Korea, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) is partnering with iconic psychedelic pop artist and LA 2028 Olympics logo designer Steven Harrington at Frieze New York 2025 for the " Steven Harrington X LG OLED: Stop to Smell the Flowers" exhibition, showcasing the artist's dynamically vivid artwork on LG's latest and most premium OLED TVs. This collaboration highlights the visual excellence and vibrant colors of LG's newest OLED lineup, including the transparent LG SIGNATURE OLED T – bringing the kinetic energy of Harrington's California-inspired work to life for a truly immersive digital art experience. Known for his vibrant and immersive psychedelic pop art, Harrington joins forces with LG to demonstrate the strengths of OLED technology, including perfect blacks and vivid colors.* Harrington chose LG OLED as his digital canvas, citing the display's ability to faithfully capture his artistic vision through exceptional color reproduction and design innovation. Together, they have created a whimsical exhibition at Frieze, highlighting the unique qualities of both the artist's work and LG's technology. Visitors to the exhibition will meet Mello, one of Harrington's signature characters who embodies the joy of everyday moments and creativity – brought to life on the advanced LG SIGNATURE OLED T transparent TV. Mello playfully waves to the audience against an opaque floral backdrop. As he invites the audience to come closer, the flowers fall away, revealing a transparent screen where they can step behind to take a picture with Mello. This dynamic transition between opaque and transparent screens offers a surreal, AR-like experience for exhibition-goers. Set against a muted black and grey background, LG OLED screens amplify the brilliance of Harrington's vibrant imagery. The exhibition features the new LG OLED evo M5, G5 and StanbyME 2 TVs, each displaying Harrington's colorful works, with Mello seamlessly moving in and out of the screens. The M5 model highlights its wireless capabilities for a clutter-free setup, while the G5 boasts its exceptional self-lit technology for stunning visuals with deep blacks. The soon-to-be-launched StanbyME 2 is one of the most versatile and portable lifestyle TVs, adaptable for various settings – whether wall-mounted, propped up – or placed on a stand. "This collaboration has completely expanded the way I think about making art," said Harrington. "Being the first artist in the U.S. to work with LG's transparent OLED TV gave me a chance to experiment in a whole new medium - where light, motion and color bring my characters to life in ways I've never seen before. It opened up a new dimension of vibrancy and storytelling that I'm excited to keep exploring." "LG's OLED TV is the ultimate digital canvas, delivering rich blacks and maximizing depth and realism with precise color expression," said Kate Oh, vice president of experiential marketing at LG Electronics. "We are excited to collaborate with bold artists like Steven Harrington, whose unique style aligns perfectly with LG OLED's mission to inspire art and connect people through innovative digital experiences." Visitors to Frieze New York 2025 can experience LG's latest OLED TVs and Harrington's artwork from May 7 to 11 at The Shed. Recognized by artists worldwide as the ultimate digital canvas, LG OLED continues to merge cutting-edge technology with contemporary art through various cultural initiatives. The Frieze New York exhibition marks the first showcase of the SIGNATURE OLED T since its US launch last December. This premium display offers stunning visuals with unparalleled clarity and seamlessly integrates into any environment. Following Frieze, LG will partner with Italian design brand Kartell to display the SIGNATURE OLED T at Kartell's New York flagship store – building on their successful collaboration at CES 2025, where LG's transparent TV was paired with Kartell's iconic transparent furniture. Additionally, LG will work with Ayoung Kim, trailblazing digital artist and the third recipient of the LG Guggenheim Award, for an upcoming exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum. Visit the to explore a world of artistic brilliance and discover more inspiring collaborations with LG OLED ART. *Verified by UL Solutions for "Perfect Black" and "Perfect Color" and certified by Intertek for 100 percent color fidelity. About LG Electronics Media Entertainment Solution Company The LG Media Entertainment Solution Company (MS) is a recognized innovator in televisions, audio, displays and smart TV platforms. The MS Company enhances the media entertainment experience with its OLED TVs, renowned for perfect black and perfect color, and premium LCD QNED TVs, all powered by the personalized webOS smart TV platform. The MS Company also offers Information Technology solutions (gaming monitors, business monitors, laptops, projectors, cloud devices and medical displays) as well as Signage solutions (Micro LED signage, digital signage, hospitality displays and signage software solutions) that are designed to maximize customers' work efficiency and deliver strong value. For more news on LG, visit About LG OLED ART LG OLED celebrates the merging of ground-breaking technical essence and top-line artistic creativity to inspire the art we see around us today and tomorrow. Under the LG OLED ART initiative, artists reinvent or reinterpret their artform via LG OLED's digital canvas. We redefine the artist's canvas, by introducing the brilliance of LG OLED as their ideal medium with stunning color precision and unrivaled clarity. Our motto, "We inspire art," is the foundation of our vision - one in which we hope will inspire the future generation of digital artists as they advance into new forms of art, transcending the borders of different fields. LG OLED ART has collaborated with over 27 globally established artists including Anish Kapoor, Barry X Ball, Damien Hirst, Kim Whanki (1913-1974), Kevin McCoy, Six N. Five and more. To follow the journey of LG OLED ART, visit .
Malaysian Reserve
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
LG OLED X STEVEN HARRINGTON AT FRIEZE NEW YORK: WHERE VIBRANT POP ART MEETS THE TRANSPARENT OLED TV
Experience a Captivating Fusion of Art and Technology as Steven Harrington's Whimsical Pop Art Comes to Life on LG's Most Advanced TVs for 2025 SEOUL, South Korea, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) is partnering with iconic psychedelic pop artist and LA 2028 Olympics logo designer Steven Harrington at Frieze New York 2025 for the 'Steven Harrington X LG OLED: Stop to Smell the Flowers' exhibition, showcasing the artist's dynamically vivid artwork on LG's latest and most premium OLED TVs. This collaboration highlights the visual excellence and vibrant colors of LG's newest OLED lineup, including the transparent LG SIGNATURE OLED T – bringing the kinetic energy of Harrington's California-inspired work to life for a truly immersive digital art experience. Known for his vibrant and immersive psychedelic pop art, Harrington joins forces with LG to demonstrate the strengths of OLED technology, including perfect blacks and vivid colors.* Harrington chose LG OLED as his digital canvas, citing the display's ability to faithfully capture his artistic vision through exceptional color reproduction and design innovation. Together, they have created a whimsical exhibition at Frieze, highlighting the unique qualities of both the artist's work and LG's technology. Visitors to the exhibition will meet Mello, one of Harrington's signature characters who embodies the joy of everyday moments and creativity – brought to life on the advanced LG SIGNATURE OLED T transparent TV. Mello playfully waves to the audience against an opaque floral backdrop. As he invites the audience to come closer, the flowers fall away, revealing a transparent screen where they can step behind to take a picture with Mello. This dynamic transition between opaque and transparent screens offers a surreal, AR-like experience for exhibition-goers. Set against a muted black and grey background, LG OLED screens amplify the brilliance of Harrington's vibrant imagery. The exhibition features the new LG OLED evo M5, G5 and StanbyME 2 TVs, each displaying Harrington's colorful works, with Mello seamlessly moving in and out of the screens. The M5 model highlights its wireless capabilities for a clutter-free setup, while the G5 boasts its exceptional self-lit technology for stunning visuals with deep blacks. The soon-to-be-launched StanbyME 2 is one of the most versatile and portable lifestyle TVs, adaptable for various settings – whether wall-mounted, propped up – or placed on a stand. 'This collaboration has completely expanded the way I think about making art,' said Harrington. 'Being the first artist in the U.S. to work with LG's transparent OLED TV gave me a chance to experiment in a whole new medium – where light, motion and color bring my characters to life in ways I've never seen before. It opened up a new dimension of vibrancy and storytelling that I'm excited to keep exploring.' 'LG's OLED TV is the ultimate digital canvas, delivering rich blacks and maximizing depth and realism with precise color expression,' said Kate Oh, vice president of experiential marketing at LG Electronics. 'We are excited to collaborate with bold artists like Steven Harrington, whose unique style aligns perfectly with LG OLED's mission to inspire art and connect people through innovative digital experiences.' Visitors to Frieze New York 2025 can experience LG's latest OLED TVs and Harrington's artwork from May 7 to 11 at The Shed. Recognized by artists worldwide as the ultimate digital canvas, LG OLED continues to merge cutting-edge technology with contemporary art through various cultural initiatives. The Frieze New York exhibition marks the first showcase of the SIGNATURE OLED T since its US launch last December. This premium display offers stunning visuals with unparalleled clarity and seamlessly integrates into any environment. Following Frieze, LG will partner with Italian design brand Kartell to display the SIGNATURE OLED T at Kartell's New York flagship store – building on their successful collaboration at CES 2025, where LG's transparent TV was paired with Kartell's iconic transparent furniture. Additionally, LG will work with Ayoung Kim, trailblazing digital artist and the third recipient of the LG Guggenheim Award, for an upcoming exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum. Visit the to explore a world of artistic brilliance and discover more inspiring collaborations with LG OLED ART. *Verified by UL Solutions for 'Perfect Black' and 'Perfect Color' and certified by Intertek for 100 percent color fidelity. About LG Electronics Media Entertainment Solution Company The LG Media Entertainment Solution Company (MS) is a recognized innovator in televisions, audio, displays and smart TV platforms. The MS Company enhances the media entertainment experience with its OLED TVs, renowned for perfect black and perfect color, and premium LCD QNED TVs, all powered by the personalized webOS smart TV platform. The MS Company also offers Information Technology solutions (gaming monitors, business monitors, laptops, projectors, cloud devices and medical displays) as well as Signage solutions (Micro LED signage, digital signage, hospitality displays and signage software solutions) that are designed to maximize customers' work efficiency and deliver strong value. For more news on LG, visit . About LG OLED ART LG OLED celebrates the merging of ground-breaking technical essence and top-line artistic creativity to inspire the art we see around us today and tomorrow. Under the LG OLED ART initiative, artists reinvent or reinterpret their artform via LG OLED's digital canvas. We redefine the artist's canvas, by introducing the brilliance of LG OLED as their ideal medium with stunning color precision and unrivaled clarity. Our motto, 'We inspire art,' is the foundation of our vision – one in which we hope will inspire the future generation of digital artists as they advance into new forms of art, transcending the borders of different fields. LG OLED ART has collaborated with over 27 globally established artists including Anish Kapoor, Barry X Ball, Damien Hirst, Kim Whanki (1913-1974), Kevin McCoy, Six N. Five and more. To follow the journey of LG OLED ART, visit . View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE LG Electronics
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pierce County to spend $17M raised from new sales tax on affordable housing. Here's where
Pierce County has announced $17 million in affordable-housing investments made possible by revenue from the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Sales Tax. In 2023, the Pierce County Council approved the sales tax that collected one-tenth of 1% of sales to leverage additional revenue for affordable-housing investments. The tax was named after Maureen Howard, a prominent advocate for the homeless in Tacoma who died in January 2023. Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello advocated for the sales tax when he was on the Pierce County Council. In an interview, Mello told The News Tribune he remembered telling Howard the county was going to name the tax after her. He said while she passed away just months before the tax came into effect, he is proud to be able to carry on her legacy as a housing advocate through affordable-housing investments. Mello said even though the $17 million investment covers a diverse range of projects across a broad scope, it is just a drop in the bucket, as many more affordable-housing units will need to be built in the coming decades. 'To fully meet the housing needs of current and future residents, the county needs to produce, on average, over 2,300 units per year of housing affordable at or below 50% of area median income (AMI) through the year 2044,' the county's Housing Action Strategy of 2022 found. 'Over half of these units are needed for households at 30% of AMI or below.' According to Pierce County, the region's Area Median Income is around $98,200 per household. The round of investments announced by the county March 4 will account for more than 350 affordable-housing units. Habitat For Humanity will receive $1.1 million for the purchase and rehabilitation of 20 single family homes owned by Pierce County Housing Authority. The homes are on scattered sites throughout Pierce County but mainly in the Spanaway-Parkland area. The homes will be sold to first-time home buyers earning up to 80% AMI. Habitat For Humanity's restricted resale model will ensure the homes remain permanently affordable. Homeownership Center of Tacoma will receive $139,132 for construction of two new single-family homes on two parcels in Lakewood that are owned by the Homeownership Center. According to the county, those two homes will be adjacent to each other and represent the first of two phases for this project that ultimately will total six single-family homes. These homes will be sold to first time home-buyer households earning up to 80% AMI. Mercy Housing Northwest will receive more than $3.6 million for development of 80 units of affordable housing near the planned Bus Rapid Transit corridor. Units will be available for households earning less than 60% of AMI, with 20% of units set aside for families with a disability. According to the county, the project will have a no-cost food market, as well as a community room and shared outdoor green space with walking trails. Pierce County Housing Authority will receive $892,857 for acquisition of an affordable-housing building in Parkland with 56 units. According to the county, this acquisition will maintain the long-term affordability of these units and prevent displacement. The building, known as Hidden Firs, is near Sprinker Recreation Center, Spanaway Lake Park, and walking distance to two grocery stores. Urban Black Community Development will receive $ 1 million for acquisition and rehabilitation of three historic buildings in downtown Tacoma to preserve 78 affordable housing units, which are primarily studios and one-bedrooms for 50% or below AMI. Bridge Meadows will receive $5.5 million for development of 60 new affordable housing units serving households earning less than 60% of AMI. Pierce County described the project as a mix of 44 units for seniors and 16 town homes for families with children who have experienced the foster-care system. The project is planned to have supportive services, community rooms, garden, and therapy spaces, on Tacoma's Eastside near Stewart Heights Park. Beacon Development Group and Greater Christ Temple Church are to receive more than $4.6 million for development of 65 new affordable-housing units for seniors earning less than 50% of AMI. The site is owned by Greater Christ Temple Church in Hilltop near downtown Tacoma at 21st Street and South Yakima Avenue. According to the county, 13 units will be set aside for permanent supportive housing to assist those experiencing homelessness. There are also plans to partner with Pierce County Department of Aging and Disabilities Services to provide housing referrals to the site and case management for residents. Planned amenities include an exercise room, computer room, coffee bar, bistro, community room and outdoor space. Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare will receive $33,000 for operation and support of the Cedars apartment complex, which consists of 15 studio apartments for single adults with a mental illness and earning less than 30% AMI. AHAT Homecare will receive $116,000 for operation and support of two adult family homes for low-income individuals living with HIV and AIDS. The projects are known as Three Cedars and Project Open Door.
Boston Globe
06-03-2025
- Boston Globe
Judge tells ‘Turtleboy' blogger to keep away from Karen Read case witnesses
'Additional Conditions of Release: 1. Stay-away / no contact direct or indirect with the named witnesses in his Superior Court cases,' said the order. '2. Stay 100 yards away from D & E Pizza in Canton, MA and 3. Behave in an appropriate manner while in any court house or within 300 feet of the building.' The pizza shop is owned by Canton Selectman Chris Albert, Advertisement Kearney's legal team has said in court papers that Doolin should toss the charges because they 'implicate only protected speech,' and because prosecutors compromised 'the integrity of the Grand Jury by misrepresenting the state of the evidence and the law.' By ordering Kearney to act in an 'appropriate manner' while in the courthouse, Doolin effectively cleared the way for the blogger to cover Read's second trial, slated to begin April 1, in person as he did during her first go-round. Kearney has loudly championed Read's claims of innocence in the death of her boyfriend, Advertisement Read's Karen Read in court. Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger During Kearney's He also 'doxxed' some of those witnesses, publicizing their home addresses and their work and private phone numbers and encouraging his audience to harass them, Mello said. 'This is not my last trip to Canton. I'll be back,' Kearney allegedly said in one profanity-strewn video, adding later, 'These people think I'm [expletive] around. They haven't seen the last of me. Get used to it.' In another video, Kearney allegedly addressed one of the witnesses directly, saying the witness could not avoid Kearney's followers, Mello said. 'I got really bad news for you,' Kearney said, according to Mello. 'They are literally everywhere. You guys should just stop going out in public. It's only going to get worse from here. I know where you all were today. You were in Agawam, weren't you? You guys were at some sort of Little League thing in Agawam.' Court papers said Kearney also allegedly confronted Albert at his pizza palace and urged his online followers to call in orders without picking them up. Advertisement But in the dismissal motion, Kearney's lawyers said the government failed to present evidence that he'd engaged in any criminal wrongdoing. Instead, the defense said, prosecutors have 'merely' alleged that Read witnesses have suffered emotional or economic harm, or were placed in fear by Kearney's reporting and advocacy. 'The First Amendment does not cease to protect a journalist's non-threatening opinions simply because such speech allegedly caused economic or emotional harm,' the motion said. 'If anything, it is precisely in these situations in which the First Amendment must protect a person's right to report on and express their opinion on a matter of public concern.' The next hearing in Kearney's case is scheduled for April 30, records show. A trial date hasn't been set. Material from prior Globe stories was used in this report. Travis Andersen can be reached at
