This bill could end life without parole sentencing

Advocates start conversation on life without parole sentences

BOSTON — Hoping to finally make headway after years of efforts, criminal justice reform advocates knocked doors Wednesday at the State House asking lawmakers to back a bill to give people serving life sentences the chance at a parole hearing.

This bill could end life without parole sentencing

BOSTON (WWLP) - Massachusetts' life without parole sentences could be a thing of the past if a prison reform bill were to pass. Advocates gathered in the State House on Wednesday to fight for family members, friends, and strangers serving life sentences without the possibility of parole, arguing that they are serving death sentences by another name, and it can be considered cruel and unusual punishment. As of last July, 1,774 inmates were servin…