Lawmakers Seek Parole Changes After Woburn Officer Killing
BOSTON (AP) - A bipartisan group of Massachusetts lawmakers wants to do away with parole for anyone serving more than one life sentence after a parolee released from three life sentences allegedly killed a police officer.
Legislation unveiled Monday would also change eligibility for the Parole Board. It comes after members who voted for the convict's release resigned amid a public outcry.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030's Bernice Corpuz reports.
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The bill requires at least three board members to have a law enforcement background. Parole hearings couldn't be held without two of those members. It also removes a requirement that board members hold four-year degrees.
Republican Sens. Bruce Tarr and Michael Knapik joined Democratic Sens. Steven Baddour and James Timilty, among others, in supporting it.
Authorities say Woburn Police Officer John "Jack" Maguire was killed Dec. 26 by parolee Dominic Cinelli, who died in a shootout with police.
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