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The Daily Free Press

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Michael McCarthy was denied a downgraded sentence for manslaughter at the Suffolk Superior Courthouse on Friday afternoon. McCarthy was found guilty in June 2017 of murdering 2-year-old Bella Bond. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Judge denies motion to change conviction in Bella Bond murder

Mike Reddy March 18, 2018
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge denied a motion Friday afternoon to reduce Michael McCarthy’s second-degree murder conviction to manslaughter in the case of 2-year-old Bella Bond’s death. The judge said there was “ample evidence” to support the jury’s initial conclusion.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker was elected Nov. 14, 2014, and inaugurated on Jan. 15. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker focuses on initiatives in first year in office

Samantha J. Gross December 10, 2015

After a close gubernatorial race and his first year in office, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has focused on addressing widespread problems in his state. Solutions to opioid addiction, transportation...

The Office of the Child Advocate released a report detailing the involvement of state agencies and community providers during Bella Bond's life. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

OCA report on Bella Bond outlines improvements for handing cases

Joseph Martorana November 2, 2015

The Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate released its final report Wednesday on the Department of Children and Families’ handling of the case of 2-year-old Bella Bond, stating that the DCF failed...

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker, child protection workers and the Department of Children and Families workers announced Monday that reforms will come following cases such as the one involving Bella Bond. PHOTO BY DANIEL GUAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Reforms announced for Department of Children and Families

Julia Metjian October 1, 2015

In response to several recent high-profile incidents involving children, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday announced reforms for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families that...

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