Some juvenile justice advocates contend that 18 is too young to hold someone fully responsible for their crimes. They want lawmakers to raise the age, and point to research that suggests teen brains aren’t fully developed.
Appeals Court Associate Justice Gabrielle R. Wolohojian, a former romantic partner of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, testified Wednesday before the Governor's
The problem with Gov. Maura Healey nominating her ex as a Supreme Judicial Court justice is not that it came from a small rubber stamp panel – the problem is the thorny ethical questions the nomination raises.
BOSTON — Turning 18 in Massachusetts means you can serve on a jury, vote in presidential elections and, if you get in trouble with the law, be sent to prison.