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Supreme Judicial Court Reinstates Client's Pension

1/21/2019

 
The Supreme Judicial Court reinstated our client's pension, agreeing with our argument and overturning an Appeals Court decision. The case  information is available here and the decision is available here.

Eric Tennen Argues that His Client Should Be Released (at the Supreme Judicial Court)

1/10/2019

 
Eric Tennen argued that his client should be released from his indefinite, civil commitment. You can view the argument here. A decision is expected in about four months.

John Swomley Talks about Freeing      Bernard Baran

12/9/2018

 
From the Berkshire Eagle:

"Bernard Baran Jr. spent 21 years in state prison on child molestation charges that were eventually overturned. Four years after his death, the Pittsfield Human Rights Commission will revisit the case that many have since deemed unjust.


"Homophobia, that's what initially fueled what happened," said John Swomley, who led Baran's legal team during the appeal. "We're still grappling with that as a society, but nothing like what they did to him back then." 

On Wednesday, Swomley, along with Robert Chatelle, who founded the National Center of Reason and Justice, and journalist and playwright James D'Entremont, will speak at the Berkshire Athenaeum about Baran's prosecution and imprisonment..."

You can read the entire article here.

John Swomley Advocates for MassCANN

11/19/2018

 
John Swomley spoke on behalf of MassCann at a heated Boston City Counsel hearing. You can read about it here.

Eric Tennen Argues in Front of the Supreme Judicial Court

10/2/2018

 
Eric Tennen argued his case on behalf of his client seeking to retain his pension. You can view the arguments here. The case page is available here. 

Supreme Judicial Court Rules in Favor of Plaintiff's in Lawsuit Against the Sex Offender Registry Board

8/1/2018

 
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled in favor of our firm's clients in a lawsuit against the Sex Offender Registry Board. The ruling addressed several problems with the reclassification process.

The Court held that the Board had the burden of proving an offender must remain at his original level when he himself seeks to lower his classification level.

​The Court also held that decisions on reclassification and termination must be made within a "reasonable" amount of time. A copy of the decision can be found here.

Eric Tennen's Response to the Supreme Judicial Court regarding Wayne Chapman

6/22/2018

 
Here is my response to the Supreme Judicial Court regarding Wayne Chapman's case: Response.

Statement of Eric Tennen and Dr. Joseph Plaud Regarding Wayne Chapman

6/11/2018

 
On June 11, 2018, Eric Tennen held a press conference regarding his client, Wayne Chapman. He was joined by Dr. Joseph Plaud. You can read Eric Tennen's statement here. You can read Dr. Plaud's statement here.

Eric Tennen Joins Greater Boston to Discuss His Client's Release

5/30/2018

 
Eric Tennen joined host Jim Broudy to discuss the controversy surrounding his client's release. You can watch the discussion here.
You can read additional stories about this case here.

Eric Tennen Interviewed on WCVB-Boston

9/7/2017

 
Eric Tennen was interviewed for a story about sex offender living restrictions. You can see the video here.
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