Judgment on the Chopping Block in Massachusetts

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Please see and share my newest on DIGBoston.  It begins:

“Another Parole Board chair with a prosecutorial background is vying to be a judge. This time, it’s Gloriann Moroney, whose hearing before the Governor’s Council, known to rubber stamp nominations by the governor, was held on Wednesday, Oct. 12. She was nominated in 2019 to the board for a five-year term by Gov. Charlie Baker and wants to move on after three and a half years as chair.” MORE

The photo above is by Lisa Berland of Parole Watch.

REVIEW OF BARRED: WHY THE INNOCENT CAN’T GET OUT OF PRISON

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Please see and share my review on Daniel Medwed’s new book BARRED. On DIGBoston..
It begins: “For those who believe that innocent people should be able to easily overturn their convictions, Daniel Medwed’s new book, Barred: Why the Innocent Can’t Get out of Prison, will be an eye-opener.” More

The Gov. Council is at it Again

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Please see my newest article at DIGBoston

It begins: Unruly, Argumentative Gov. Council Infllames Parole Board Hearings
“There was high drama on display again at a Massachusetts Governor’s Council meeting at the State House last week. During two nomination hearings on June 15, councilors argued with each other, used their podiums to air their pet peeves, and insulted and cut off witnesses.”

 

MORALE VIOLATION: Whistle-Blowers Report Culture of “Retaliation,” “Nepotism” at Parole Agency

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Please read and share my newest at DIGBoston

Here’s how it begins:  “Over the past three months, seven staff members from the Massachusetts Parole Board have come to this reporter with harsh critiques of the agency. They are quoted throughout this article.”  More