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A shooting occurred outside Modern Pastry in Boston's North End, captured on surveillance video, with police now searching for the alleged shooter, 54-year-old Patrick Mendoza. No one was injured, but a window was shattered. The victim stated that there is an ongoing feud between him and Mendoza. Mendoza is considered armed and dangerous, and anyone with information should contact the police.
Matthew Nilo, a Boston serial rape suspect, has pleaded not guilty to new charges involving the sexual assault of four more women 15 years ago. Nilo's lawyer accused the government of pinning unsolved cases on his client. The new charges relate to attacks on women in Boston's North End neighborhood between 2007 and 2008. Nilo was previously charged with similar incidents in the Charlestown neighborhood and has pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor hopes advancements in DNA technology will provide evidence for conviction. Nilo's bail was set at $50,000 cash, which he plans to post immediately. The next hearing is scheduled for September 14.
Filming for Matt Damon and Casey Affleck's upcoming movie, "The Instigators," began at Bova's Bakery in Boston's North End, causing a fan frenzy and the closure of the bakery for the first time in its 97-year history. The bakery will be the setting for a confrontation in which actors smash pastry cases full of Bova's famous Italian desserts. Despite the inconvenience, supporters believe the publicity from the movie will ultimately be good for business. This is not the first time Bova's has been featured in a movie, having also appeared in "Fever Pitch" and "What's Your Number."