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crime2 years ago

Boston Mayor Wu Apologizes for Wrongful Arrests in Charles Stuart Case

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu issued a formal apology to the Bennett family and Boston's Black community for the unjust treatment they endured during the Charles Stuart case, where they were publicly identified as suspects in the 1989 murder of Carol DiMaiti Stuart. The apology comes after an extensive investigation and HBO docu-series into the case. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox also apologized for the department's poor investigation, overzealous behavior, and unconstitutional actions during the manhunt. The Bennett family and one of the suspects called for financial compensation. The city plans to take further actions to address the wrongs committed.

via The Boston Globe|
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local-news2 years ago

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to Apologize for Wrongful Arrests in Charles Stuart Case

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is expected to apologize to two men, Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett, who were wrongly linked to the 1989 Charles Stuart case. Stuart had falsely claimed that he, his wife Carol, and their unborn baby were shot by a 6-foot-tall black man. Stuart later confessed to the crime before taking his own life. Mayor Wu's apology aims to acknowledge the city's wrongdoing and the harm it caused to Boston's Black community.

via CBS Boston|
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social-justice2 years ago

Boston Mayor Wu Issues Formal Apology for Wrongful Accusations in Charles Stuart Case

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu plans to issue a formal apology from the city to two men, Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett, who were wrongly linked to the shooting of Charles Stuart's pregnant wife over 34 years ago. The apology aims to acknowledge the harm caused to the Black community and to aid in healing the trauma caused by the city's wrongdoing. The case, extensively investigated by The Boston Globe, highlighted the distrust between the Black community and the Boston Police Department. Neither Swanson nor Bennett were formally charged, but they were publicly labeled as suspects. This apology follows years of lawsuits and a settlement with the Bennett family, but without an admission of blame.

via The Boston Globe|
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