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Trustees of Boston University v. Clerk-Magistrate of Cambridge District CourtSJC-13551Argue Date: Monday September 9, 2024*Summary: Criminal Complaints; Show-Cause Hearings-- Where applications for criminal complaints against sex buyers were filed in a state district court, whether show-cause hearings conducted by the clerk-magistrate should be open to the public and whether the public is entitled to access to the applications for criminal complaints. Justices: Budd, C.J., Gaziano, Kafker, Wendlandt, Georges, Jr., Wolohojian, JJ. Appellant: Trustees of Boston University Counsel for Appellant: Jeffrey J. Pyle, Esquire Appellee: Clerk-Magistrate of the Cambridge District Court R Counsel for Appellee: Thomas E. Bocian, A.A.G. Gabriel T. Thornton, A.A.G. Court Appealed From: SJC for Suffolk County Lower Court Judge: Frank M. Gaziano, J. Route to SJC: Direct Entry: Appeal from Single Justice Order/Judgment Amici Curiae: The Association of Magistrates & Assistant Clerks of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth of MA , Massachusetts Newspaper Publishers Association , New England First Amendment Coalition , Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers *Summary is not an official part of the court proceedings, it is presented so that those who access the website will have a general understanding of the legal issues in the case. Access published opinions - View SJC Docket Information - Download Caption text |