Public Defenders on "strike" in MA, judges forced to drop charges in over 100 cases

[get these nets]

07/24/25

Charges dropped against more than 120 defendants in Massachusetts because they can't get attorney

More than 120 defendants in Massachusetts have had their charges — ranging from assault to drug possession — dropped after public defenders refused to take new cases over a long-running pay dispute.

apnews.com

 

[Secure Da Bag]

Shout to those judges. Because some other judges may have just them folks in jail.

Pay those public defenders. Trying to do God's work with no help and worse pay.

 

[Luke Cage]

Bet the prosecutors get paid though.

System clearly designed to feed the prison labor pipeline.

 

[Strapped]

Excellent