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: Conviction of Violet Amirault and Cheryl Amirault LeFave in Fells Acres child sexual abuse charges.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/15/1987
Description: Groundbreaking for new Fenway Community Health Center to serve growing clientele. Examination room, waiting room, exterior door of existing center. Squeak of door opening sound effects.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/29/1989
Description: Baseball season causes parking congestion in Fenway Park vicinity. People outside entrance gates. Trash strewn on sidewalk. Mounted police. David Scondras at licensing hearing.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/10/1989
Description: Fenway residents complain about behavior of Northeastern students; will fight University's attempt to build new dorm in neighborhood. Street signs— Gainsborough, Huntington, Forsyth. NU environs.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/10/1989
Description: Fenwood Inn, day program of Mass. Mental Health Center. Overcrowded accommodations (but no patients visible). Advocate explains need for better services. Edward Murphy,mental health commissioner
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/22/1988
Description: William Dinkins, charged with murder of Junior Fernandez, appears in court with jacket pulled over head. Judge Darrell Outlaw wants to examine police reports for possible witness intimidation.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/30/1990
Description: Explanation of argument over fetal viability and third trimester abortions. File tape of contents of evacuated uterus.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/03/1989