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First Lifer Commutation in Mass. Since 1997 Goes to Gov. Council

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Please see my newest article about the commutation hearing of Tom Koonce (pictured above on left). The support, including his son (Thomas Andrews on right) was enormous. A 9 1/2 hour hearing before the Gov. Council and all that came with it is detailed in my newest article for DigBoston. If Council approves the commutation, then Koonce will apply for parole. Read and share!

MASS SPECIAL COMMISSION ON STRUCTURAL RACISM IN PAROLE ISSUES REPORT

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“People of color are more likely to serve longer sentences, even after accounting for criminal history, demographics, initial charge severity, court jurisdiction, and neighborhood characteristics.”

Please see and share my newest at DigBoston. There are 16 recommendations and will the Parole Board pay attention to them? More 

The Massachusetts Parole Board has a Transparency Problem

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Please read and share my newest article on DigBoston: The Massachusetts Parole Board has a Transparency Problem. “From secret hiring practices to a revolving door of political appointees, the Mass Parole Board is a “black hole,” and “lives are at risk.” More.

 

THE FIGHT FOR LIFE IN MASSACHUSETTS

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The Bay State has a fraught history of sentencing people to serve life without parole. Now lawmakers have a chance to end the bad deal Beacon Hill made to trade the death penalty for natural life sentences.

Please read and share my newest on DigBoston why we must end the sentence of Life Without Parole.