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Hernandez verdict
"I think what happened here is there were a number
of circumstantial events that led the jury to their conclusions. It
wasn't one single factor that they were able to hang their verdict
on."
MBA Chief Legal Counsel and
Chief Operating Officer Martin W. Healy, Boston Globe, April 15
Healy was quoted in a Globe story about how the jury
reached a verdict in the Aaron Hernandez trial. On Wednesday,
Hernandez was found guilty of first-degree murder and was given a
life sentence.
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"There was
so much evidence, including DNA, that he was there, that I think
they went for credibility. ...I think that evidence cost them the
case."
MBA Criminal Justice Section
Vice Chair Peter Elikann, NECN, April 15
Elikann was a featured guest on NECN's "Broadside" evening news
program to discuss the verdict and defense strategy in the Aaron
Hernandez trial. Joining Elikann on the program was MBA member
Randy Chapman, former chair of the MBA's Criminal Justice Section
Council.
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Of note:
- MBA President Marsha V. Kazarosian co-authored a letter to the
editor of the Boston Globe with Barbara J. Dougan of
Families Against Mandatory Minimums about ending mandatory minimum
sentences for drug offenses in Massachusetts. ("Time to stop
perpetuating failed policy on drug sentencing" - April 15)
- Melanie Hagopian, a member of the MBA's Real Estate Law Section
Council, was quoted in the Boston Globe as a real estate and land-use law
expert. ("State officials finalizing plan to put Wynn land into
escrow" - April 14)
- MBA Past President Elaine M. Epstein was selected by Governor
Charlie Baker to serve as one of 21 members of his Judicial
Nominating Commission. (Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly - "Baker taps 21
for Judicial Nominating Commission" - April 10)