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Man convicted of murder, maintains innocence, calls case 'a sham' at clemency hearing

Because of changes to the executive clemency guidelines under Governor Maura Healey, James Rodwell, 70, was able to ask for a commutation without having to admit committing a crime he vehemently denies.

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The Boston Herald· Oct 7, 9:19 AMMan convicted of murder, maintains innocence, calls case 'a sham' at clemency hearing

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