The Massachusetts parole board yesterday reviewed plans to release William Allen from prison, weeks after Gov. Charlie Baker commuted his life sentence:
The Massachusetts parole board reviewed plans to release William Allen from prison on Thursday, weeks after Gov. Charlie Baker commuted his life sentence.
"The fact that I am here before you is a blessing," said Allen, who appeared in a shirt and tie, with chains around his ankles and waist."A chance for redemption doesn't come often in a lifetime. The only way I can hope to make amends to the Bester family is to live my life in a way that honors Mr. Bester's."Attorneys Patty Dejuneas and Kristine McDonald appeared with Allen at the hearing.
"I'd be lying if I said I wasn't hurt," Allen said."But I can't dwell on that or hold onto that because then he has control over me." If he is granted parole, Allen said he would like to live with his father in Brockton. He also has a job offer at a local car dealership. Eventually, he said, he wants to work with young people and serve as a"peer mentor for those in recovery from trauma, mental health and addiction."
Allen's commutation case has received a lot of attention. A petition with more than 300 signatures was presented to the parole board supporting Allen.
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