NightSide With Dan Rea

Dan opened the phone lines for discussion of any topic. He asked what the listeners would like to hear on "NightSide!" 

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Continued conversation about how the New Hampshire Supreme Court has overturned Adam Montgomery’s second-degree murder conviction in the death of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery, whose remains have never been found. The court upheld his convictions on several other charges, including second-degree assault, witness tampering, falsifying physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. The court ruled that the second-degree assault charge should have been separated from the murder case.

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The New Hampshire Supreme Court has overturned Adam Montgomery’s second-degree murder conviction in the death of his daughter, Harmony Montgomery, whose remains have never been found. The court upheld his convictions on several other charges, including second-degree assault, witness tampering, falsifying physical evidence, and abuse of a corpse. The court ruled that the second-degree assault charge should have been separated from the murder case.

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 A shocking and unacceptable incident occurred yesterday in South Boston when two masked juvenile suspects robbed an 11-year-old and 12-year-old's lemonade stand at gunpoint. According to the victims, the pair initially approached the stand and asked if they could use Apple Pay to purchase a drink before grabbing a cash box containing about $50. Boston police are still investigating.

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We continued the Platner discussion, and Dan also believes that America's attitudes and overall mood can—and should—be improved.

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During his acceptance speech last night, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner told a packed room of supporters that “people can change.” Acknowledging past mistakes, he said he continues to learn from them and understands that earning the trust and support of his constituents is his responsibility. With the primary now behind him, Platner turns his attention to building support within his own party as he prepares to challenge Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins. Dan reacted to Platner’s victory, campaign, and personal record.

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A bill signed by Gov. Maura Healey will allow bars in Massachusetts to serve alcohol until 3 a.m. through July 31. The measure is intended to support the greater Boston economy by capitalizing on increased tourism associated with the FIFA World Cup and Tall Ships events. Do you believe an additional hour of bar service will significantly boost the economy? Steve Clark, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, checked in!

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At Ipswich High School, smoking a cigar after graduation has long been a traditional rite of passage. Because the use of tobacco products violates the rules of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, members of the school’s boys lacrosse team celebrated with homemade imitation cigars instead. Despite the cigars being fake, several players were suspended, leaving the team without enough eligible participants and forcing a forfeit in the Division 4 state semifinal. John Gianakakis, father of one of the Ipswich players, joined Dan to discuss.

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Last night, a U.S. Apache helicopter was shot down by Iranian forces while conducting a patrol over the Strait of Hormuz. Fortunately, both crew members were rescued and are reported to have escaped injury. President Trump said today that the U.S. needs to respond to the attack, while Iran’s parliamentary speaker cautioned that the Islamic Republic would match whatever actions Washington takes next. Stay tuned to WBZ NewsRadio 1030 for the latest information.

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Continued conversation about how a 31-year-old man is facing criminal charges following a fatal road rage confrontation. Authorities say Timothy Scalisi has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly lifting a 23-year-old man and forcefully throwing him to the ground during an altercation. Responding officers found the victim disoriented and vomiting at the scene. He succumbed to his injuries two days later. When tempers flare on the road, where should we draw the line before things go too far?

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