Sandra Birchmore trial could expose wider police misconduct
As the murder trial of former Massachusetts
police officer Matthew Farwell nears closing arguments, a journalist who attended the weeks-long proceedings says the case could lead to additional investigations and prosecutions involving other officers.
Journalist Michele McPhee, who has covered the trial, told
“Brian Entin Investigates” the proceedings have raised questions about why authorities failed to pursue allegations of sexual abuse involving Farwell and other officers years earlier.
McPhee said she believes additional prosecutions could follow even if Farwell is acquitted or the trial ends with a hung jury.
“I don’t think this case ends with Matthew Farwell in a verdict. I think there’s much more to come,” McPhee said.
McPhee said she believes additional prosecutions could follow even if Farwell is acquitted or the trial ends with a hung jury.
“I don’t think this case ends with Matthew Farwell in a verdict. I think there’s much more to come,” McPhee said.
Sandra Birchmore, Karen Read cases to be reviewed by incoming DA
The district attorney involved in the
Karen Read and
Sandra Birchmore cases will be replaced.
Democrat Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey did not run for reelection and is subsequently to be replaced by Djuna Perkins, who said her run for DA was inspired by outrage at Morrissey’s work.
“Let’s restore justice in Norfolk County… I think we’ve all lost faith in the criminal justice system. And I think that taints all other aspects of government,” Perkins said following her midterm victory, via
WCVB.
“Everybody’s going to be interviewed. I want to make sure that everyone in the office is ready to adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards,” she said.
