
BRENTWOOD - A former Derry millionaire facing the death penalty if convicted for allegedly orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot will stand trial just weeks before the man accused of killing a Manchester police officer goes on trial.
MANCHESTER - The Manchester Police Athletic League community center was renamed in honor of the patrolman who was gunned down in the center city last October.
Later, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats retired Briggs' badge number during an emotional pre-game ceremony at MerchantsAuto.com Stadium.
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Attorney General Kelly Ayotte and her team worked hard to bring justice for Officer Michael Briggs, and their effort deserves the appreciation of the public at large.
A Brookline business that lets customers roll their own cigarettes has banned "pipe tobacco" from its rolling machines in response to a judge's order, the shop's lawyers said yesterday.
WALPOLE - Updated, 6:49 a.m. Emergency workers are tied up this morning on Route 12 in North Walpole, clearing a crash scene that sent a bucket truck into the Connecticut River. One man was injured.
CONCORD - The New Hampshire congressman said a provision from a House health care reform plan that bans the use of federal funds to cover abortions will restrict access. However, he stopped short of saying he would not vote for the plan.
LACONIA - A published report has alluded to the notion that the jury voted for the death penalty improperly.
The definition of capital murder in the New Hampshire criminal code.
MANCHESTER - Loved ones say slain police officer Michael Briggs can finally rest in peace.
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MANCHESTER - Defense witnesses say the man who murdered a Manchester policeman faced emotional challenges.
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MANCHESTER - The first day of the sentencing phase of Michael Addison's capital murder trial was filled with tears: from Michael Briggs' widow, Laura; from prosecutor Jeffery Strelzin; from an alternate juror; and from many Briggs family members and friends. Even Addison, who fatally shot the 35-year-old Manchester police officer, displayed emotion at one point.
MANCHESTER - The sentencing phase of Michael Addison's capital murder trial for killing a Manchester police officer begins today
MANCHESTER - The presiding judge ruled that the statement, which was not allowed at trial, was "replete with lies'' and could mislead the jury.
MANCHESTER - A coroner testified about the position of murdered police officer Michael Briggs and his shooter.
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