

Patronage on Trial
Coverage of the federal racketeering trial of former Probation Commissioner John O’Brien.



Probation case drags on and on
Appeals of O’Brien and two aides languish with delays
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SJC seeks probes of DeLeo transcript leak
Asks US Attorney, AG, and Ethic Commission to investigate
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DeLeo calls for probe of leaked testimony
Accuses Globe of taking quotes out of context
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What really happened at Probation’s electronic monitoring operation?
Last summer's trial raised questions but provided few answers
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Madeloni critical of Sagan appointment
MTA chief wary of Baker’s pro-charter agenda
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Linsky says panel can’t probe Probation hiring
Aide: Post Audit barred from investigating Legislature
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