In the last paragraph in this important-reading story, what does this mean: ‘Governor Patrick will for the result of the investigation before taking any further action’?

“Governor Patrick will WAIT…….I believe is the missing word, although I’m not a professional journalist.

I will wait for other, more intelligent, people to decide how to handle this. I was never in the military because I don’t really consider myself a patriot.

Will wait before taking any further action,,, HHMMMMMMM.. that could me, he will do nothing, since the accuser waited 30 years , its possible the limits are up. Will be interesting IF,,,we will hear the out come of this story… If we do , wonder if there will be some crazy explanation… time will tell OR NOT.

I should hope this commander would anxiously clear his name immediately. Why wait a few more years for justice

What a waste of the taxpayer’s money. She said he did. He said he didn’t. There is no other evidence. DNA samples? Eye witness? Security footage? No. No. No. Impossible to indict, let alone convict. Why don’t we exercise some common sense and tell this woman, ” Sorry, we may have been able to help you if you reported this thirty years ago.”

It isn’t about evidence or not. The fact is there obviously WAS an investigation years ago, and the woman was too scared to pursue it according to this report. When you are suppose to be a leader, you better darn well be sure you have a “flawless” record – which includes no allegations. Now on other sites they are saying he had issues in his past jobs too – MBTA, Boston PD, and was also known as “no show Joe” when he was the Chief on the Vineyard. How on earth does Governor Patrick appoint someone without doing any background check? How many other people are too scared to come forward because they feel too intimidated? It isn’t a waste of money, as the poster above has indicated. The leader of any organization – and particularly a military one in today’s times where we are at war, is suppose to epitomize all the leadership values the military holds, and even an accusation is something which warrants the Governor to remove this person immediately, and any others who helped cover it up for all this time.

[...] Despite his denials, Governor Patrick has placed him on leave. [...]

There is no one in MA who has done more with less than this guy……he was a security aide at English HS in Boston in the 70′s….became highest in MBTA, now General……Peter’s Principle.

[...] Despite his denials, Governor Patrick has placed him on leave. [...]

Nicole’s comment about “No show Joe” in Oak Bluffs is utter nonsense. I am a resident of Martha;s Vineyard and can testify that Chief Carter did a brilliant job here displaying great ability and real diligence.

It is interesting that BG John Hammond, a possible replacement for BG Carter, was the Executive Officer of the unit when the alleged rape occurred and it is rumored he helped BG Carter cover up the incident. BG Hammond is also the subject of numerous investigations.

Guilty as charged, just goes to show you how far you can go when you share drinks with William Bulger and his good friend x Governor Weld.

@Sophie
If that is true, the Governor better be vigilant about who he puts in charge of our states security, or he will have egg on his face twice! When is the Governor going to name someone to take over temporarily? What if our state had a disaster? Who is in charge of all our states military? I imagine the Gov wants to screen the right person to avoid egg on face, but at the same time, our country is still fighting in wars and we should have someone heading our miltary in our state.

This guy is just so creepy. He used to harass and terrorize the MBTA police when he was chief there. He needs to be taken down now. Suspension without pay and take away his pension!