WebJan 9, 2024 · Two long-time Massachusetts Sheriffs said farewell as the new year began. Barnstable County Sheriff James Cummings and Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson both began their retirement after serving as sheriffs for decades. Sheriff Cummings served as sheriff of Barnstable County for 24 years. He was elected as the Sheriff of Barnstable … WebApr 14, 2024 · The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has released video footage of a May 2024 incident at a Bristol County jail that appears to show correctional officers — under the direct supervision of then-Sheriff Thomas Hodgson — using force against a group of civil immigration detainees. The AGO has previously determined that …
Time’s up, Sheriff Hodgson - The Boston Globe
WebJan 10, 2024 · Still, Hodgson has used the allegations of harsh conditions in his jails as fuel for a tough-on-crime stance that’s played well in this relatively conservative corner of Massachusetts. Hodgson has made it a point of pride that he removed the television sets and exercise equipment available to inmates before he took office in 1997. WebOct 31, 2024 · Hodgson is interviewed by an ICE public affairs spokesperson in 2024 (Bristol County sheriff’s office/Twitter) There are no consistently Republican counties in Massachusetts, but Bristol County, where Trump claimed 43 percent of the vote in 2024, is widely considered to be the state’s most conservative.Hodgson’s Democratic opponent … binda foundation battle creek mi
VIDEO: ACLU of Mass. issues statement after video footage of …
WebApr 21, 2024 · WESTPORT — The two wings of the state Republican Party came together this week to officially launch Tom Hodgson’s bid for re-election as Bristol County sheriff. Gov. Charlie Baker was the guest of honor at White’s of Westport when Hodgson made his campaign official Wednesday night. The governor, a moderate with little demonstrated … WebNov 9, 2024 · Sheriff Tom Hodgson has managed Bristol County's jails since 1997. (Ben Berke/The Public's Radio) In a surprise defeat, Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson … cyst at back of throat