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Boston Globe's 'Spotlight' Team Shines New Light On Mass. ' 'Secret' Courts
ResumeAre there "secret courts" operating in Massachusetts?
The Boston Globe's investigative Spotlight team says there are in the form of closed-door hearings before a single court official — a court clerk — where thousands of criminal charges can — and often do — disappear.
Spotlight reporters analyzed the hearings, known as "show cause hearings," and found what they describe is an arbitrary criminal justice system.
Guests
Nicole Dungca, reporter with the Globe's Spotlight team. She tweets @ndungca
Joe Simons, a criminal defense attorney in Boston
Terrence Kennedy, member of the Massachusetts Governor's Council
This segment aired on October 1, 2018.