Criminal Justice

Fact-checking the district attorneys

Fact-checking the district attorneys

MassINC researchers review mandatory minimum claims

By Maureen McInerney and Benjamin Forman 0 Comments Jun 8, 2017

AT MONDAY’S JUDICIARY COMMITTEE HEARING on criminal justice reform legislation, District Attorneys Joseph Early of Worcester County, Timothy Cruz of Plymouth County, and Michael Morrissey of Norfolk County testified in opposition to the elimination of mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes. Their testimony drew heavily on talking points prepared by the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association(...)

Criminal justice reform at the State House

Advocates make their case to lawmakers

Katie Lannan

Mandatory minimum drug sentences costly mistake

DA talking points obscure real issues

Benjamin Forman

Feds crack down on Lawrence drug network

34 arrested, and at least 10 were in the country illegally

Katie Lannan

How to stop prison’s revolving door

Worcester County reentry program shows promising results to reduce recidivism, save money

Mary Brolin

Victims have stake in criminal justice debate

Hearing will provide comment opportunity for crime survivors

Liam Lowney

Few answers on corrections spending

Baker, sheriffs offer muted explanations for findings

Michael Jonas

Report: Inmate levels down but spending keeps rising

At sheriff facilities, it’s one guard for every two prisoners

Bruce Mohl

Boston reentry initiative hits the skids

Award-winning program to aid those leaving prison loses federal funding

Michael Jonas

Mass. voters strongly back criminal justice reform

Residents favor preventive measures over incarceration, says new poll

Michael Jonas

Does it matter if Hernandez was gay?

CommonWealth Staff

Legislators call for broader criminal justice reform

State needs to seize the opportunity for change, say lawmakers

Michael Jonas

When not guilty is not innocent

CommonWealth Staff

Finneran loses pension appeal

SJC says lies tied to role as speaker

Jack Sullivan

T union president indicted for fraud, kickbacks

Prosecutors: Timothy Dockery pocketed cash and tickets

Jack Sullivan

Sununu, Rivera vow to work together on drugs

Lawrence mayor says supply, demand must be addressed

Compiled by CommonWealth

Getting everyone on same team in Northampton

Chief Jody Kasper says police can’t be defensive anymore

Linda Enerson

State leaders unveil bill aimed at cutting recidivism

Officials divided on further changes, Gants urges repeal of most mandatory minimums

Michael Jonas

DA Conley pushes back against Gants

Defends mandatory minimums, questions chief justice’s aggressive politics

Bruce Mohl

Brownsberger: Criminal justice reform top priority

To reduce crime, reduce incarceration rates

William Brownsberger

Sentencing commission backs repeal of mandatory minimums

Votes add to push for more sweeping criminal justice reform

Michael Jonas

Senators outline broad criminal justice reform agenda

Lawmakers look to broaden scope beyond pending report

Michael Jonas

Is criminal justice reform misfiring?

CommonWealth Staff

Making addiction treatment work for inmates

Comprehensive approach needed for those in criminal justice system

Warren J. Ferguson

Hodgson proposal little more than self-promotion

Prisoners should not be treated as pawns

Trevor Maloney

Hodgson’s off the wall idea

CommonWealth Staff

A Massachusetts freedom agenda

We must push back against threats of a Trump presidency

Carol Rose

The Codcast: Talking among ourselves

CommonWealth Staff

Activists interrupt criminal justice meeting

Advocates worried reform bill won’t address sentencing issues

Michael Jonas

Ortiz stepping down early

Controversial US Attorney resigning before Trump takes over

Matt Murphy

O’Brien conviction overturned; DeLeo cleared

Ruling says prosecutors were off-base in bringing federal charges in probation scandal

Jack Sullivan