Former Holyoke Soldiers' Home leaders can be prosecuted for COVID deaths, SJC rules
AG Campbell’s office said the decision returns the case to Hampden Superior Court, where they face criminal charges in the more than 70 deaths.
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AG Campbell’s office said the decision returns the case to Hampden Superior Court, where they face criminal charges in the more than 70 deaths.
A criminal trial can proceed against two former Holyoke Soldiers' Home officials accused of negligence that led to the deaths of elderly veteran residents early in the COVID-19 pandemic, the
Criminal proceedings can proceed against two former Holyoke Soldiers' Home officials accused of negligence that led to the deaths of dozens of veterans early in...
In a 5-2 ruling handed down Thursday, the Supreme Judicial Court held that the deaths may not constitute a crime but concluded the state Attorney General’s office should have the opportunity to present its criminal case against the two men in Hampden Superior Court.
A criminal trial can proceed against two former Holyoke Soldiers’ Home officials accused of negligence that led to the deaths of elderly veteran residents early...