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Massachusetts Supreme Court Overturns Conviction Based on Prosecutor’s False Statement During Closing Argument

by Dale Chappell

A prosecutor’s false statements in her closing argument in an attempt to corroborate a witness’ testimony was fatal to her case, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts held, vacating the convictions for rape of a child and indecent assault and battery upon a child.

Angel Alvarez was ...

 

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