[Note: Friends of Justice is a personal blog. I speak only for myself.]
As most of you know, the NCRJ has been supporting the Amirault family in their quest for justice since our founding. You may have read our recent post about Governor Baker finally seeking pardons. There is one more step in the process.
In colonial times, the Governor of Massachusetts Bay colony was appointed by the English Crown. The colonists resented his power, and a concession was made allowing the colonists to create a Governor’s Council to approve certain of the Governor’s decisions, including appointments and pardons. This archaic institution is still with us.
On December 13th at 1 p.m. they will meet to vote on approving pardons for Gerald and Cheryl Amirault. If you live in Massachusetts, it is vital that you telephone or otherwise contact your Governor’s Councilor to urge their support for the pardons.
If you don’t know how to contact your Councilor:
1. Go to this website and enter your address. When you get the results, scroll all the way down to find your Governor’s Council District.
2. Go to this website to find the contact information for your Councilor.
Please, help us bring this 38-year-old nightmare to an end.
