Open magistrates' hearings - The Martha's Vineyard Times

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We understand why some clerk magistrate’s hearings are private. Accusations are easy to make. Providing evidence to back up those accusations is more difficult, and you don’t want to sully the reputation of an individual with a baseless claim.
Bagnall was investigated by the Edgartown Police. A detective spoke with Bagnall. He also spoke with Bagnall’s neighbor. And he examined evidence, including a videotape.
We petitioned clerk magistrate Liza Williamson for access to a clerk magistrate’s hearing involving Bagnall — and were denied.
We think Williamson got it wrong. Her reasoning just doesn’t work in this case.

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