Politics & Government
Criminal Defendants Released From Massachusetts Jail Because Of Lawyer Work Stoppage
The four defendants ordered released include two facing drug distribution charges, and a man possessing stolen property.
July 8, 2025
Four criminal defendants were released from jail on Monday in Boston because they have not had an attorney for more than seven days, the result of a defense attorney shortage and ongoing work stoppage.
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The four defendants ordered released include two facing drug distribution charges, a man accused of choking his partner, and a man accused of receiving stolen property.
"I got arrested and I had no legal aid," said Daishaun Lawrence, the first defendant released. He said he was confident he would have been released sooner if he had proper representation. "I was really, really frustrated because I lost a lot," including his job at Target, he said.
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