Governor's Council approves first murder commutations in 25 years
A once-common practice returned to Beacon Hill with the commutations of two first-degree murder sentences, a move advocates said brings hope to others.
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A once-common practice returned to Beacon Hill with the commutations of two first-degree murder sentences, a move advocates said brings hope to others.
After 25 years, a once-common practice returned to Beacon Hill on Feb. 16 with the commutations of two first-degree murder sentences, a move that advocates said can bring hope to others currently serving time in the Massachusetts prison system. The Governor's Council unanimously approved Gov. Charlie Baker's commutation petitions for William Allen and Thomas Koonce, making them eligible ...
The Governor’s Council on Wednesday unanimously approved Gov. Charlie Baker’s commutation petitions for a pair of individuals serving life sentences for...
First-degree murder sentences reduced to second degree, making them eligible for parole
Members of the council voted unanimously in favor of commuting the sentences of convicted first-degree murderers William Allen and Thomas Koonce.