Gov. Healey recommends 4 more pardons during her first year
In recent years, Massachusetts has had one of the lowest clemency rates in the country. Gov. Maura Healey is changing that.
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In recent years, Massachusetts has had one of the lowest clemency rates in the country. Gov. Maura Healey is changing that.
The governor said the individuals have landed jobs or volunteered to help others, but they've also lost opportunities because of their criminal records.
“These four individuals are deserving of pardons for offenses that they committed a long time ago, and they have since taken productive steps to improve their lives and give back to their communities. Our administration believes that clemency is a powerful tool to ensure that our criminal justice system is just and equitable,” said Healey.
Gov. Maura Healey nominated a clinical social worker to fill one of several vacant seats on the Massachusetts Parole Board.
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey moved quickly to start recommending pardons in the first year of her term, and while there's still potential for near-term action on a handful of