BOSTON - A convicted rapist from Massachusetts whose decades-long claims of innocence drew the backing of some high-profile supporters was released on medical parole Wednesday, a prisons official confirmed. Patrick had written letters to the state Parole Board and donated money for a DNA test on behalf of LaGuer. LaGuer had hoped the 2002 test would prove his innocence, but it further linked him to the rape. Kerry Healey, said Patrick’s support of LaGuer showed he was soft on crime and insensitive to victims. LaGuer’s release comes with conditions according to the state Parole Board, including a curfew, and electronic monitoring.

Source: thestar February 05, 2020 18:00 UTC