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Maya Shaffer is an award winning investigative journalist working with BINJ and Dig Boston. She is a member of the New England Society of Professional Journalists Speakers Bureau. Her main focus is Public Records Law and Police matters in the state of Massachusetts.

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Mar 21

Mar 21 Lawrence mayor encourages police to attack travelers

Maya Shaffer

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Lawrence police are dangerous. There are multiple videos of their officers attacking people for little or no reason. And due to Mayor Rivera’s recent orders, Critical-MA is issuing a travel warning to everyone. If you must travel through this lawless area, we suggest documenting all interactions with police by livestreaming from a device held in plain sight for your own safety.

Jun 23

Jun 23 HOW A MOTORIST IN LAWRENCE WAS NEARLY KILLED FOR REQUESTING THAT A COP IDENTIFY HIMSELF

Maya Shaffer

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The police in Lawrence MA would sooner shoot a motorist than identify themselves. After needlessly refusing to identify themselves despite the state law requiring them to do so the Lawrence police escalated this minor traffic stop to a life and death situation. They beat the motorist and left his injuries untreated.

Critical Mass produces investigative reports primarily on issues of transparency and accountability in government in Massachusetts.

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Mar 21 Lawrence mayor encourages police to attack travelers

Jun 23 HOW A MOTORIST IN LAWRENCE WAS NEARLY KILLED FOR REQUESTING THAT A COP IDENTIFY HIMSELF

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