Massachusetts Courts Toss Dozens Of Criminal Cases While Public Defenders Strike
1 sourceUpdated Jul 1, 2026
Over 100 criminal cases in Massachusetts have been thrown out due to an ongoing work stoppage by disgruntled lawyers who perform the majority of public defense work in the state, according to multiple reports. Boston…
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