One was convicted in 1970 and was initially sentenced to die in prison. Because he was a “youthful offender,” he’s now eligible for parole.
Lawyer Ryan Schiff argued the Mattis case in front of the SJC. He said more than 200 people are affected by the ruling, with about 150 of those already parole eligible.
“I don’t think it’s that surprising that the first eight people who went in got parole,” Schiff said. “There’s so many people who are impacted by the Mattis decision, who’ve really grown into really wonderful human beings and who have a lot to give back.”
