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Joint Judiciary Committee Hearings
5/14/14

The families of Massachusetts murder victims appeared before the Judiciary Committee, along with District Attorney Blodgett, urging them to increase the sentence for juvenile murderers.  The hearings, which took place on May 14, 2014 in room A-1 of the Boston State house, included Bill S.2008, submitted by Senator Bruce Tarr.  A list of all the petitions included in the hearings is below.

A joint press release was issued from the several victim's families in addition to Senator Tarr's office.

In connection to Bill S.2008, many victim's families testified on behalf of their deceased loved ones.  Click on their names to read their testimonies.  
  • Testimony from Beth Brodie's Family was given by Sean Aylward.  Dawn Brodie also submitted her speech from the Joint Domestic Violence Roundtable.
  • Testimony from Janet Downing's Family was given by Erin Downing and read by Ryan Downing.
  • Testimony from Bonnie Sue Mitchell's Family was given by Danielle White.
  • Testimony from Amy Carnevale's Family was given by Jen Boisvert.

Items at Hearing

S65
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 65) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to violent crime. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.James E. Timilty 

S714
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 714) of Cynthia S. Creem, Elizabeth A. Malia, Harriette L. Chandler, Louis L. Kafka and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to juvenile life without parole sentences. The Judiciary.Cynthia S. Creem
 
S797
By Ms. Spilka, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 797) of Karen E. Spilka, Paul R. Heroux and Carolyn C. Dykema for legislation to establish age-appropriate accountability for children for crimes. The Judiciary.Karen E. Spilka 

S827
By Mr. Timilty, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 827) of James E. Timilty for legislation relative to murder committed by youthful offenders. The Judiciary.James E. Timilty 

S2008
By Mr. Tarr, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Bruce E. Tarr, Richard J. Ross, Donald F. Humason, Jr., James E. Timilty and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to juvenile life with parole . The Judiciary.Bruce E. Tarr 

H52
[SPONSOR], a [PETITION] [BACKING TEXT]. [COMMITTEE].Deval L. Patrick 

H1319
By Ms. Forry of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1319) of Linda Dorcena Forry and others relative to the sentencing of certain juveniles convicted of murder. The Judiciary.Linda Dorcena Forry 

H1426
By Mr. Keenan of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1426) of John D. Keenan and others relative to juvenile life sentences. The Judiciary.John D. Keenan 

H1435
By Ms. Khan of Newton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1435) of Kay Khan and others relative to the penalty for the crime of murder in the first degree committed by persons fourteen to seventeen years of age. The Judiciary.Kay Khan 

H1492
By Mr. Mannal of Barnstable, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1492) of Brian R. Mannal relative to the penalties for the crime of murder committed by certain juvenile offenders. The Judiciary.
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