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A new law bans parents from testifying against their kids. Charlie Baker wants it changed.

Bryon Hefner, the estranged husband of former Massachusetts Senate President Stan Rosenberg, leaves court after his arraignment at Suffolk Superior Court, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Boston. Hefner made his first court appearance since being indicted on sexual assault and other charges. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Bryon Hefner appeared in court Tuesday. Here's what happened.

In this Monday, April 23, 2018 photo a National Guard helicopter flies over Mount Washington while searching for missing hiker, 70-year-old Christophe Chamley of Massachusetts. New Hampshire Fish and Game officials are calling a search a waste of time, money and resources after he was found at a luxury hotel. A skier is seen climbing in deep snow on the Left Gully of Tuckerman Ravine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Missing hiker found at luxury hotel in the White Mountains

AP, other media seek access to records in Mueller probe April 25, 2018 | 12:06 PM

The Latest: Macron urges US against 'closing the door' April 25, 2018 | 11:47 AM

Macron tells Congress of 'special' US-French bond April 25, 2018 | 11:19 AM

Two Adirondack chairs sat on a vacant dock along the misty shore of the Androscoggin River in Turner, Maine.

Police: 9-year-old rescued from Maine river, younger brother still missing April 25, 2018 | 10:58 AM

This undated identification photo released by the Maine State Police shows John Williams of Madison, Maine, who is being sought in connection with the shooting of a Somerset County sheriff's deputy very early Wednesday morning, April 25, 2018, in Norridgewock, Maine. Deputy Eugene Cole was killed while responding to a reported robbery. Police said Cole had been a deputy for 13 years and has a son. (Maine State Police via AP)

Maine sheriff: Man killed deputy, stole his car, and robbed store April 25, 2018 | 10:22 AM

WBZ NewsRadio reporter Lana Jones dies suddenly April 25, 2018 | 9:57 AM

The Latest: Trump seems likely to win travel ban case April 25, 2018 | 9:25 AM

2 arrested after 2-state pursuit, shots fired at police April 25, 2018 | 9:16 AM

EPA security chief also worked for owner of tabloid company April 25, 2018 | 8:55 AM

Trump calls Kim open, honorable as summit planning goes on April 25, 2018 | 1:22 AM

Handshakes and kisses aside, some issues split Trump, Macron April 25, 2018 | 1:21 AM

Trump seems likely to win travel ban case at Supreme Court April 25, 2018 | 12:36 AM

US Embassy move in Israel emblematic of broader policy shift April 25, 2018 | 12:31 AM

Lax vetting on Trump nominees begins to frustrate senators April 25, 2018 | 12:24 AM

Mixed signals from Trump on VA nominee as allegations build April 25, 2018 | 12:23 AM

Judge deals big setback to Trump on 'Dreamers' program April 25, 2018 | 12:18 AM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's Iran cash story oft-told, still bogus April 25, 2018 | 12:13 AM

Judge rules against ending program to protect Dreamers April 24, 2018 | 10:36 PM

The Latest: Pacific admiral considered for South Korea post April 24, 2018 | 6:54 PM

AP FACT CHECK: Trump's oft-told tale of US payout to Iran April 24, 2018 | 6:19 PM

Trump backtracks on Syria after talks with French leader April 24, 2018 | 5:47 PM

Agency warns retailers not to sell Juul e-cigarette to kids April 24, 2018 | 4:37 PM

Senate leaders hope to end take-it-or-leave-it budget votes April 24, 2018 | 4:22 PM

BOSTON, MA - 9/06/2017: Longfellow Bridge still under construction(David L Ryan/Globe Staff ) SECTION: METRO TOPIC stand alone photo

The Longfellow Bridge is reopening next month. Not everyone is excited about it. April 24, 2018 | 4:21 PM

EPA chief signs proposal limiting science used in decisions April 24, 2018 | 4:09 PM

The Latest: Schumer to oppose Pompeo secretary of state bid April 24, 2018 | 3:49 PM

Former Presidents George W. Bush, left, and George H.W. Bush arrive at St. Martin's Episcopal Church for a funeral service for former first lady Barbara Bush, Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip )

Spokesman: George HW Bush 'responding and recovering' April 24, 2018 | 3:24 PM

House Democrats talk to Cambridge Analytica whistleblower April 24, 2018 | 3:22 PM

Ex-Yahoo paying $35M to settle SEC charges over 2014 hack April 24, 2018 | 2:37 PM

‘Why are you preying on our children?’ Fury over Mount Ida closure at hearing April 24, 2018 | 2:20 PM