Wiretap law: Police use of Callyo to be tested by SJC bostonglobe.com/2024/09/05/met… via The Boston Globe

SJC hones in on questionable eyewitness identifications masslawyersweekly.com/2024/09/06/sjc…

Tyreek Hill Ty Hill on his way to the stadium, “detained” for a traffic violation. 4 cops, he’s on the ground with a knee in his back. He was subsequently released. A traffic violation.

The Public Defender Who Just Won Power Over Confirming Massachusetts Judges boltsmag.org/massachusetts-…

Long Prison Terms Deserve a Second Look and ‘a Little Humanity,’ Judge Argues nytimes.com/2024/09/09/us/…

After 17 Years in Prison, I’m a Different Person. Do Cases Like Mine Deserve a Second Look? nytimes.com/2024/09/08/opi…

NEW article from me: An in-depth investigation into corruption in the Maryland's medical examiner's office under David Fowler, including pro-police bias, unscientific findings, and unorthodox reporting methods. 1/

Public perceptions about crime lag reality. Politicians should help by acknowledging public safety and fairness are not competing interests. bit.ly/3XhaL3s

Defense looks to challenge genealogy approach in case of Matthew Nilo, accused of sexually assaulting eight women in Boston bostonglobe.com/2024/09/10/met…

In Massachusetts, for instance, all seven justices on the state supreme court have worked as corporate lawyers and four as prosecutors—but none as a public defender. boltsmag.org/massachusetts-…

hks.harvard.edu/faculty-resear… Holding officials accountable in the criminal legal system

Violent crime has declined by 26% since Trump’s last year in office — quite the opposite of “through the roof”. Morning Joe

Just in case you were wondering what tweet they deleted that proves that libertarians are the most oppressed people in America, here it is:

New Hampshire’s Libertarian Party shared, then deleted, a message on social media praising as “an American hero” anyone who were to assassinate Vice President Kamala Harris. on.nbcboston.com/jB06qZr

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A growing proportion of Americans say reducing crime should be a priority for the nation's leaders. Surveys also consistently show that Americans believe crime is rising across the nation, even when it's trending downward.

Here’s Rich Lowry, Editor-In-Chief of the National Review, using the N-word to describe Haitians “by mistake” and Megyn Kelly’s reaction when they cut back to her. She did not react to it. Just smiled. This is what they ALL mean. And why Trump and MAGA must lose. #Springfield

NYPD now says someone stole the knife "wielded by" the alleged farebeater they shot yesterday. The knife they previously said they "recovered" and posted on social media is a "different knife." gothamist.com/news/man-sough…

CPCS is seeking a Trial Attorney position in our Worcester Public Defender Division Office to take cases in District and Superior Court. Join the fight and help the people of Massachusetts. Apply today. employees-publiccounsel.icims.com/jobs/2545/tria…

It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the passing of public defender Adrian Angus. A dedicated and passionate advocate, he had an unwavering commitment to CPCS clients. Always with a smile, he was respected as a professional, a colleague and a friend.