Today The New York Times wrote: “Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky learns whether he will spend his life in prison at his sentencing for child sex abuse on Tuesday, just hours after broadcasting a statement proclaiming his innocence and denouncing his accusers.” Reading that made me reflect upon the proposition, what if…
Category: Massachusetts Justice System
In examining this case it is necessary to look at different aspects of the justice system to give people a better understanding of what is going on.
When the Mafia Leaders Do Less Time Than A Woman In Love
U.S. Attorney Peter Neronha is quoted speaking outside the courtroom, “We have driven a stake through the heart of organized crime in Rhode Island and we’ve cut off its head in Boston.” Maybe he meant they gave a steak to the organized crime leadership who cut off a piece or two and enjoyed the taste…
Defining Dignity Down – The Fate of Whitey Bulger and Others
Writing of Whitey and his trial naturally encompasses a broad swath of subjects: his relationships, his environment, his actions, how law enforcement agencies worked for or against him, the way our justice system works, and how others think of Whitey. I use Saturday to talk about some of these things more generally. As a career…
American Justice: Catherine Greig vs. Kevin Weeks
I’ll discuss the American Justice system along with events relating to Whitey’s upcoming trial on Mondays. The players: 2012: Catherine Greig: Sixty One Years Old – From South Boston. She pleads guilty to three counts of non violent crimes conspiracy to harbor a fugitive, identity fraud and conspiracy to commit identity fraud. Prior to this…