Description: Parents of abused children speak out about the damage done to their children and families by Gerald Amirault, as part of the Fells Acres sexual abuse trial. Lawyers also make pleas for a life sentence. Amirault, his nephew and his wife makes passionate pleas for his innocence. The defense lawyer asks for a lesser sentence. Judge Dolan gives her sentence.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/21/1986
Description: Update on the Fells Acres sexual assault trial. Testimony of Gerald Amirault, who insists upon his innocence. Protected testimony of the nine children who testified against him. Court room scenes, and explanation of the unusual procedure required for the children's privacy.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/26/1986
Description: Closing argument presented by defense and the state in the Fells Acres sexual abuse trial. Gerald Amirault awaits the jury's verdict. Examples of the children's testimony and arguments over whether it can be trusted.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/07/1986
Description: "Ceremony for new correction officers, including three women. One woman speaks about working with male guard not replacing them. Silent footage of interview with man. Exteriors of the Plymouth County Court House in Brockton. Man speaks about Massachusetts Department of Corrections' position on which jobs women can be assigned. Women correction officers assert their capability to do the jobs and work within the system. Attorney Siskin, who filed a suit against female correction officers, speaks about the differences in physical capability between men and women. Additional silent footage of people speaking to the press and of the ceremony. Additional footage from interview with Attorney Siskin and press conference with after the ceremony with female correction officers and Department of Corrections Commissioner (sound gets a little out of sync in master, but was fixed for web video). Mix of silent and sound."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 11/22/1974
Description: Story #1557. Women in costumes perform skits. Closeup on a sign that reads "International Tribunal on Abortion, Contraception and Forced Sterilization, October 21-22, New York City." B-roll of the people walking around the fair. Skits include a "dating game" spoof and satire of the office girl and businessman. Closeups on feminist buttons and signs. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/26/1972
Description: B-roll of a park, some buildings, traffic, and people walking down the sidewalk in a neighborhood. Interview with a woman about the community. Mix of sound and silent.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 01/06/1976
Description: "Leader: "P1 Fenway Inspection #7814 4/5/74"; Man inspects building with broken lock, leaky pipes, and faulty wiring. Mary McKay reporter stand up on Inspector Henry's investigation of conditions in the Fenway. Interview with a man about basic code violations building in the Peterborough and Queensbury street area. Silent b-roll of the exterior of the building, conditions inside, men looking at violations and taking notes, Peterborough and Queensbury street signs."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/05/1974
Description: "Leader: "Fenway Tenants/ Mayor White #7795 4/4/74"; Silent footage of a meeting between Mayor Kevin White and representatives of tenants from the Fenway who are facing eviction. Eviction notice, b-roll of the apartment building, "Petersbourgh" and "Queensbury" street signs, interior footage of apartments, a cockroach running across the floor. City Hall. Mike Taibbi reporter voiceover and standup about the dispute between tenants and landlords of 34 apartment buildings in the Fenway. White speaks to the press on how they are going to stop the evictions. Outtakes include apartment b-roll, more with White's press conference, reporter outtakes"
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/04/1974
Description: "Leader: "P2 Fernandez Protest #9591 8/8/74"; Interview with a Fernandes Supermarket employee (John Isbister?) who is on strike. Protesters march with signs to the Fernandes headquarters to demand to meet with the head of the supermarket chain, Anthony Pires. Protesters gather out front. Interview with Mr. Murphy, a representative from Fernandes, about the differences between the Union and the supermarket management. Arch MacDonald reporter standup outtakes. More of the interview with the striking worker. "
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/08/1974
Description: Leader: F1 Fernandes Market Strike #7694 3/25/74; Silent footage of striking workers in the parking lot of a Fernandes supermarket; workers hold up signs and march in a circle; footage of the inside of the grocery store; empty aisles and produce bins.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 03/25/1974