Description: Michael Dukakis press conference on criminal justice and law enforcement package. On stage - Lois Pines, Paul White, Paul Harold, Philip Johnston, James Shannon. Legislation includes 1) safe roads act 2) multi-copy prescription bill 3) auto theft and fraud prevention 4) organized crime RICO statute 5) presumptive sentencing 6) better court resources 7) request for new cabinet position - secretary of criminal justice. Dukakis strongly supports furlough program but discontinues it for lifers. SJC Chief Justice Edward Hennessey endorses initiative to increase judges.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/28/1988
Description: Outside the funeral of bookie Jackie McDermott in Lowell.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/13/1988
Description: Funeral of Lowell bookie Jackie McDermott (outside church). Speculation he was murdered because he could inform police about both organized crime and political corruption. Scott Harshbarger.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 05/13/1988
Description: James Shannon speaks for all district attorneys in asking for state RICO statute to combat racketeering and organized crime. Lois Pines
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/28/1988