Former St. Paul’s School student Owen Labrie looks around Merrimack County Superior Court in Concord oduring his trial. The 19-year-old was convicted in connection with the sexual assault of a St. Paul’s freshman in 2014.

St. Paul's School grad wants new trial, cites ineffective counsel in sex assault case

Owen Labrie, the St. Paul's School graduate convicted last August of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old classmate, is asking the court for a new trial, citing ineffective counsel.

Katlyn Marin of Nashua, at center, appears at Hillsborough County Superior Court earlier this year for a hearing. Marin is facing murder charges in connection with the death of her young daughter.

Judge refuses to dismiss murder charges against Nashua mom

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Parents upset with Pembroke school officials' silence

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