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Massachusetts Brothel Case: Public Hearings Ordered

The Supreme Judicial Court ruled that court hearings for alleged customers of a Massachusetts brothel network will be public, despite efforts by the defendants to remain anonymous.

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Supreme Judicial CourtCambridge District CourtU.s. Department Of Justice

Joshua LevyBenjamin UrbelisScott Kafker

When are the public court hearings expected to take place?: The court hearings are scheduled for late January or early February. The identities of the alleged clients will be withheld until the hearings.
What was the SJC's reasoning for prioritizing public access to the hearings?: The SJC upheld the clerk magistrate's decision to allow press access to the hearings, stating that the public interest outweighed the defendants' privacy concerns.
What professions did U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy mention regarding the alleged brothel customers?: U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy described the alleged customers as doctors, lawyers, executives, military officers, and other professionals.
What arguments were made by the alleged customers to prevent their identities from being revealed?: Over a dozen alleged customers fought to remain anonymous, arguing that public hearings would damage their reputations and careers.
What was the ruling of the Supreme Judicial Court regarding the court hearings for alleged customers of a Massachusetts brothel network?: The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that court hearings for alleged customers of a Massachusetts brothel network will be open to the public.

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