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April 13, 2026

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Mercy delayed, mercy denied: How Mass. medical parole leaves many to die in prison
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For most incarcerated people who apply for medical parole under a state law, mercy remains out of reach.
By Greta Jochem | gjochem@repub.com and Hadley Barndollar | HBarndollar@masslive.com
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