Politics & Government
Officer Jack Maguire's Brother Speaks Out
Chuck Maguire questions Gov. Patrick's amendment to Melissa's Bill.
Although , Gov. Deval Patrick has not signed the bill, which would keep felons with three convictions from receiving parole.
Many have questioned the governor's proposed amendment, including Woburn Police Officer Jack Maguire's brother, Chuck.
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The bill had languished for years, but gained support after Woburn Police Officer Jack Maguire was Officer Maguire was responding to an armed robbery at Kohl's, in the middle of a blizzard, when he exchanged gunfire with the felon on Washington Street.
Officer Maguire's brother, Chuck, has which, he believes, would keep criminals like the one who killed his brother, off of the streets.
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Chuck Maguire told Fox 25 News this weekend that he was upset that Gov. Patrick amended the bill and that he was satisfied with what passed in the House and Senate.
The bill's fate is up in the air at this point, but the legislative session ends Tuesday at midnight.
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