Arlington

Allegedly grabby state senator charged with assaulting four women in Lowell

adamg — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:29:40 -0400

A Middlesex County grand jury today indicted Arlington state Sen. James Marzilli on charges he went after four women in Lowell on June 3, the Middlesex County DA's office says.

Marzilli is formally charged with "annoying and accosting" three women and indecent assault and battery, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and annoying and accosting a person of the opposite sex in connection with a fourth woman.

Prosecutors allege he complimented one woman on her butt, asked another if she were wearing underwear and started coming at the third. In an attempt to get him away, prosecutors say, the first woman yelled "Listen, take $20, go up to Merrimack Street after 5 p.m. and get yourself a hooker" at him. Prosecutors claim he then sat on a bench next to the fourth woman and attempted to "grab her in a sexual manner," at which point she screamed and fled into a nearby building, outside of which Marzilli then allegedly began waiting for her. When police arrived, he attempted to flee, prosecutors say.

More details from the DA's office.

Jim Marzilli and bipolar disorder

adamg — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:25:05 -0400

The Herald reports that's what the alleged woman-chasing state senator's being treated for at McLean. Dan Kennedy wonders why Marzilli's lawyer still has a compulsion to attack people.

Marzilli won't seek re-election

adamg — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:13:02 -0400

Doesn't say anything about resigning immediately, however.

Cleared of attacking one woman, state senator arrested on charges of attacking another

adamg — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:32:25 -0400

Jim Marzilli of Arlington was arrested today in Lowell, charged with attempted indecent assault and battery on a woman on a downtown street - in broad daylight.

Earlier:
No charges against Arlington state senator.

Maybe he's friends with Peter Rabbit

adamg — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:16:16 -0400

Alyssa Boehm photographs Hoggy the Groundhog, who thinks her backyard garden is a take-out joint:

He's kind of cute, but he's also a bit destructive. I opted not to plant any tomatoes this year (one if his favorites to take a single bite from) and focus on my peppers. Undaunted, he's been burrowing around in my veggie patch.

And I think he's been snacking on my hostas. ...

In more positive animal news, Alyssa also photographs cute little baby duckies at the Public Garden (and here are some cute little baby goslings in the Fenway).

No charges against Arlington state senator

adamg — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:44:29 -0400

UPDATE: Charged with attacking another woman in broad daylight.

Insufficient evidence to prove he pawed a woman.

Blue skies ahead

adamg — Sat, 03 May 2008 08:26:17 -0400

Maria Varmazis heads west on Rte. 2 in Arlington.

Arlington senator accused of sexual assault

adamg — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:23:11 -0400

Jim Marzilli, a woman, Sunday morning.

Say, we haven't had a good Asian massage arrest recently

adamg — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:22:01 -0400

The Arlington Advocate reports a 58-year-old Somerville woman was arrested March 12 for allegedly offering sex for a fee at an Arlington massage parlor.

Needham Police busted up a similar operation at a massage parlor with a similar name in January.

Earlier:
You might want to avoid Asian ladies offering massages on Craigslist for awhile.

Putting the Social Back in Social Justice IV: The 1/30

Socializing4Justice — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:40:46 -0500

Are you looking for like-minded progressives to hang out with in Boston? Want to cross-promote your events and campaigns? Are you new to the area and looking for groups to get involved in? Are you psyched about building strong cross-issue coalitions?