DOES A NEW GOVERNOR SIGNAL A NEW DIRECTION FOR THE MASS PAROLE BOARD?
“I know that if Sarah Coughlin is appointed to the Parole Board, she will be the people’s Parole Board member.”
JEAN TROUNSTINE
September 18, 2023
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“I know that if Sarah Coughlin is appointed to the Parole Board, she will be the people’s Parole Board member.”
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