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    • Each of our investigative reports holds the powerful accountable and fulfills what we consider a journalist’s most important role —serving as the public’s watchdog. This is our archive of past investigations:

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    • Patrick Appointee Resigns Amid NECIR-BU Probe (posted on August 6th, 2009)


      Massachusetts regulators lag behind rest of New England in disciplining mortgage brokers and lenders (posted on September 13th, 2009)


      Public Works, Hidden Violations (posted on December 2nd, 2009)


      Bad Deeds? The Anatomy of a Deal (posted on May 24th, 2010)


      Campus Sexual Assault (posted on February 24th, 2010)


Patrick Appointee Resigns Amid NECIR-BU Probe

Massive case backlog built during her tenure

NECIR-BU Director Joe Bergantino interviews Shelly Taylor.

NECIR-BU Director Joe Bergantino interviews Shelly Taylor.

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Follow-up Investigation: Dismissed Agency Chief Continues to Draw Pay

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