The Stefon Diggs Trial: Commonwealth Confidential

Jurors convicted Farwell of both counts against him, agreeing with federal prosecutors' case that he killed Birchmore and staged the scene to make it look like she took her own life. Our legal panel talks about the verdict as reaction comes in from Birchmore's family, Stoughton's police chief and Norfolk County's district attorney-elect. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the o...

The fate of the former Stoughton police detective accused of killing Sandra Birchmore is in the hands of a jury, which submitted a note telling the judge it has been unable to reach a verdict. Former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins talks about how long jurors may take to find consensus and what will happen next if they can't. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well...

The former Stoughton police detective's fate is in jurors' hands as they weigh the federal government's case accusing him of killing Sandra Birchmore. Our legal analysts talk about Friday's closing arguments and what evidence the jury will consider. Plus, we look at some notable names of people who were in the gallery for the trial. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others...

Court wasn't in session Thursday as both sides prepared for Friday's closing arguments. Our legal analysts looked back to opening statements to decide whether the prosecution made its case to jurors that the former Stoughton detective killed Sandra Birchmore, and how the defense's promises held up. Plus, we look at the pros and cons of cameras not being allowed in federal court. You can watch the...

The former Stoughton police detective accused of killing Sandra Birchmore spoke in court on Wednesday, telling the judge he would not testify. Our legal panel discusses the defense's case as closing arguments loom. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If you h...

At a hearing Monday, defense attorney Kevin Reddington moved to dismiss the murder charges against the Duxbury mother in the deaths of her three children on double jeopardy grounds two months after a mistrial was declared. Our legal experts weigh in on the latest developments and talk about what's next in the case. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video...

We heard testimony from two forensic experts and Kentucky's chief medical examiner Monday as the former Stoughton police detective's defense argues against federal prosecutors' allegations that he killed Sandra Birchmore and staged her death to look like a suicide. Our legal panel discusses the impact of the witnesses' testimony and looks ahead to the upcoming jury deliberations. You can watch the...

A witness called by the defense testified that Birchmore had multiple risk factors for suicide as Farwell stands trial on allegations he killed her. Our legal panel talks about the evidence jurors have heard in the case, with closing arguments expected next week. Plus, we take a closer look at how the investigation developed in the years after Birchmore's death. You can watch the TV version of thi...

A day after the prosecution rested its case accusing the former Stoughton police detective of killing Birchmore and staging her death to look like a suicide, three witnesses took the stand on a short day in court. Our legal experts talk about whether their testimony was effective as Farwell mounts his defense. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from...

Federal prosecutors finished presenting their case alleging the former Stoughton detective killed Sandra Birchmore; now it's the defense's turn. Former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins joins our panel to discuss what happened in court Wednesday. Plus, Dr. Priya Banerjee, a forensic pathologist, offers her take on the initial autopsy. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others,...

William Farwell, a former Stoughton police officer and the brother of former detective Matthew Farwell, gave more testimony Tuesday, discussing when he learned about his brother's relationship with Sandra Birchmore and more. Our legal analysts discuss the impact on federal prosecutors' against Matthew, who is accused of killing Birchmore and staging her death to look like a suicide. Plus, a forens...

Rachael Rollins said she learned about the Sandra Birchmore case from reading the newspaper and quickly suspected Matthew Farwell. She was U.S. attorney for Massachusetts at the time — the office ended up prosecuting Farwell in Birchmore’s death. Rollins shared that story and more in an extensive interview on the case with NBC10 Boston’s J.C. Monahan. You can watch the TV version of this episode —...

After key testimony about the autopsy of Sandra Birchmore in Matthew Farwell's federal trial, his twin brother and a fellow former Stoughton police officer, William Farwell, testified with immunity Monday about his own sexual relationship with Birchmore. Our legal panel, including former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins, weighs in on the dramatic day in court. You can watch the TV version of this epi...

Sandra Birchmore’s therapist took the stand Friday in the Matthew Farwell trial, explaining why her patient’s death didn’t add up and what led her to reach out to Massachusetts State Police. Plus, former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins gives her opinion on the investigation into Matthew Farwell, including how she learned about the case, in an exclusive interview. You can watch the TV version of this...

Granted immunity, the father of Sandra Birchmore’s unborn child testified in the trial of Matthew Farwell, sharing why she didn’t want to report her relationship with the Stoughton police officer. The jury also heard from women who said they’d had affairs with Farwell, though the judge had important context for the testimony. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as we...

New details about Matthew Farwell and Sandra Birchmore, whom he's accused of killing to prevent her from exposing their relationship and other potential crimes, came out in court Wednesday. Here's what people who knew both people said, and what it means for our experts. Plus, a look at the police youth program where Birchmore, then a child, met Farwell and two other officers who allegedly had inap...

The judge in the Matthew Farwell trial is allowing evidence about other of his alleged affairs to be introduced as a jury mulls whether he killed Sandra Birchmore. Plus, what the Stoughton police dispatcher who took the call exploring their relationship revealed in court, and, with no recording inside the courtroom, meet the sketch artist who brings the trial to life. You can watch the TV version...

Text messages read in court revealed new information about Sandra Birchmore's relationship with her alleged killer, Matthew Farwell, and an FBI agent's testimony about the digital evidence also revealed the identity of the father of Birchmore's unborn child -- another man. Our team recaps the trial and analyzes the evidence. Plus, learn more about two other key figures who came up in the texts and...

Friday's testimony presented graphic messages depicting a sexual relationship between Farwell and Birchmore dating back to when she was 15, as well as Google searches prosecutors say the former Stoughton police detective made around the time of the young woman's death. Our legal experts review and analyze the day in court. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well...

A friend of Sandra Birchmore, whose death was initially ruled a suicide, testified in the trial against the former Stoughton detective accused of killing her. We have recap and analysis from a day in court that also featured testimony from the police chief who lifted the curtain on the allegations. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it...

The death of the 23-year-old woman was initially ruled a suicide before federal authorities accused Farwell, a Stoughton police detective, of killing her and staging the scene. We review Massachusetts State Police Trooper Matthew Dunne's testimony about what he found in the initial investigation. Plus, we talk about what a surprise appearance in court could mean. You can watch the TV version of th...

Farwell, a former detective, is standing trial on federal charges in the death of Birchmore, whom he instructed when she was in a youth program at the Stoughton Police Department. Prosecutors called Heather Cheever, an officer who knew both, as their first witness, and several others testified on Tuesday, many touching on who Birchmore was. We have recap and analysis from the first day of testimon...

The former Stoughton police detective is standing trial for allegedly killing a woman he'd groomed and had a sexual relationship with beginning when she was 15, then staging her death to look like a suicide. We have full analysis from inside federal court in Boston and go over the similarities in the Farwell-Birchmore case to another high-profile Norfolk County legal saga: Karen Read's. You can wa...

The former Stoughton police officer is facing federal charges in connection with the death of Sandra Birchmore, initially ruled a suicide. Once a jury is seated and testimony starts, "Commonwealth Confidential" will bring you the latest from court each day. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe...

After a mistrial was declared earlier this month, the Duxbury mother charged with murder in the deaths of her children was back in court Tuesday. Our legal analysts discuss the proceedings and what's next in the case. You can watch the TV version of this episode — and all the others, as well as video from court as it happens — on our YouTube page. Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@NBC10Boston If yo...