I-Team

The Iteam has a long tradition of investigating corruption, waste, and wrong doing across New England. Kathy Curran and Joe Shortsleeve ask the tough questions, get the answers others can’t, and hold those in power accountable to you.

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I-Team: Essex County Sheriff’s Fundraising Questioned

The employees WBZ talked with say there’s an unwritten rule in the Essex County Sheriff’s Department: Write a check to Frank Cousins’ campaign fund or it’s a dead end job.

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A man on a moped dumps trash illegally. (Photo courtest of Lynn Public Works)

I-Team: Illegal Dumping Caught On Tape

State cameras are catching people with no regard for the community who sneak into neighborhoods and dump all kinds of trash.

2012/02/06

I-Team: Storage Facility Fears

Criminals are increasingly using storage facilities as havens for illegal activities, knowing police will have a hard time tracking them down.

2012/02/03

Paul Darcy Jr. owes former workers thousands of dollars.

I-Team: Man Scams Unemployed, Owes Victims Thousands

An employee signed a contract with a $1,200 week salary and worked for Paul Darcy for one month but was never paid a dime.

2012/02/02

Boston City Hall Plaza, file image (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

I-Team: 39% Of Largest Boston Nonprofits Not Paying Property Taxes

Boston leaders have been working on a new voluntary payment plan for local nonprofits such as colleges and hospitals to start paying property taxes.

2012/01/30

One of three guns stolen from Chelsea court.

I-Team: Case Against Gang Member In Doubt After Evidence Is Stolen

The future of a case against a reputed gang member is now in doubt after a gun was stolen from Chelsea court.

2012/01/27

I-Team: Clerk Reassigned After Guns Vanish From Chelsea Court

The I-Team has learned three guns have disappeared from the evidence locker inside the clerk’s office in Chelsea.

2012/01/26

Lt. Gov. Tim Murray's car after the crash (Photo by: Karen Anderson)

Crash Questions Prompt Murray To Hire Crisis PR Team

After a significant amount of negative publicity that followed Lt. Governor Tim Murray’s early morning November crash, Murray has now hired a public relations firm that specializes in crisis communications.

2012/01/06

James "Whitey" Bulger (Photo from U.S. Marshals Service)

Sources: Whitey Bulger Checked Into Boston Hospital As “Perry Mason”

Multiple sources tell WBZ-TV it was a brief, but very intense visit under tight security for 82-year-old Whitey Bulger at Boston Medical Center.

2011/12/29

I-Team: Public Corruption Probe Involving Hazmat Contracts Widens

A state official is now under investigation in an alleged scheme to steer lucrative contracts to a Malden hazardous waste company.

2011/12/07

The I-Team discovered that the Weston Golf Club has been selling alcohol without a liquor license.

I-Team: Weston Golf Club Sells Alcohol Without Liquor License

The I-Team has discovered that one of the state’s most exclusive country clubs is selling alcohol without a liquor license.

2011/11/23

People gather outside a downtown Boston bar at closing time.

I-Team: Neighbors Upset With Noisy Boston Bar Patrons

There are more liquor licenses than ever in downtown Boston and nightlife is booming, but some of the people living downtown aren’t too happy about it.

2011/11/14

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