Daniel O'Shea (Massachusetts)
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Daniel J. O'Shea is an associate judge for the Superior Court in Massachusetts. He was appointed by Gov. Charlie Baker (R) on October 14, 2020, to replace Robert C. Rufo. He was confirmed by the Governor's Council on November 18, 2020.[1]
O'Shea may serve on the court until he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 70.[2]
O'Shea served as a judge of the Massachusetts District Courts from March 30, 2010, until his appointment to the superior court.[3][4]
Education
O'Shea received his undergraduate degree from Norwich University and his J.D. from the New England School of Law. He was admitted to practice law in 1990.[3]
Career
Prior to joining the court, O'Shea was an administrative judge and a senior judge at the Department of Industrial Accidents. He also worked as a staff attorney with Commonwealth Energy System. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at several colleges.[3]
Noteworthy cases
New England Patriots football player charged with murder
Aaron Hernandez, former tight end for the New England Patriots, was arrested and charged with the murder of Odin Lloyd on June 26, 2013. Hernandez appeared before Judge O'Shea for an arraignment and the judge ordered that he be held without bail. The same day that Hernandez was taken into custody, he was let go by the Patriots.
Lloyd, a semi-pro football player who is said to have been a friend of Hernandez, was found dead on June 17, shot multiple times. According to the prosecution, Hernandez was caught on surveillance cameras with Lloyd and two other friends a few hours before the murder took place. Hernandez and one of his friends had handguns, the prosecutor said.[5][6]
Hernandez faced six charges. In addition to the murder charge, he faced charges related to illegal possession of a firearm. He pleaded not guilty to all six counts.[7][8]
On July 25, Judge O'Shea ordered Ernest Wallace, charged with accessory after the fact to murder, to be held on $500,000 cash bail.[9]
Judge Susan Garsh will preside over the trial.[10]
See also
- Massachusetts Superior Courts
- Courts in Massachusetts
- Renee P. Dupuis - "No bail for former New England Patriots football player charged with murder", June 27, 2013
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Sun Chronicle, "Attleboro judge nominated to Superior Court," October 14, 2020
- ↑ Judicial selection in Massachusetts
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 The Docket, "O'Shea becomes Attleboro first justice," March 30, 2010
- ↑ The Sun Chronicle, "A new leader for city court," March 30, 2010
- ↑ Providence Journal, "Hernandez charged with first-degree murder in execution-style killing of a friend," June 26, 2013
- ↑ ESPN Boston, "Murder charge for Aaron Hernandez," June 28, 2013
- ↑ USA Today, "Aaron Hernandez charged with murder," June 26, 2013
- ↑ USA Today, "Patriots release Aaron Hernandez," June 26, 2013
- ↑ The Boston Globe, "$500k bail set for ally linked to Hernandez," July 26, 2013
- ↑ Huffington Post, "Aaron Hernandez prosecutors want Judge Susan Garsh to recuse herself from murder case," October 9, 2013
Federal courts:
First Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Massachusetts • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Massachusetts
State courts:
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court • Massachusetts Appeals Court • Massachusetts Superior Courts • Massachusetts District Courts • Massachusetts Housing Courts • Massachusetts Juvenile Courts • Massachusetts Land Courts • Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts • Boston Municipal Courts, Massachusetts
State resources:
Courts in Massachusetts • Massachusetts judicial elections • Judicial selection in Massachusetts
