Judge questions photo releases in Boston corruption cases against ex-Sen., city councilor

BOSTON — A federal judge on Thursday ordered prosecutors to produce affidavits explaining why photographs were released and publicity generated following the arrests of two Boston politicians on corruption charges last year.

Boston City Councilor Turner alleges former A.G. Ashcroft behind his extortion indictment

BOSTON — A Boston city councilor charged with extortion alleges the state’s former U.S. attorney targeted him at the behest of former Attorney General John Ashcroft.