To the people who are criticizing those who spoke out during the meeting and the manner in which they did: this appears to be your first time watching a select board meeting. You really need to know the context and the background to fully understand what’s happening here. Many of us have been watching these weekly meetings (thanks to Mike @ The Young Jurks). This has been going on for over a year and the select board and the chief of police have essentially dismissed, disregarded and ignored the citizen’s concerns. Some of the people who spoke up have received threats in the past and probably continue to receive threats (courtesy of the Alberts). They are fed up.
That may be true and is good to know. However, my comments have to do with life experience and what does and doesn’t work. Can I understand the feelings? Absolutely. Do I think it’s a good idea even when I am the erring party? NO. But this is the legacy of abuse, corruption and neglect. We see it within ethnic/racial groups that have been abused for centuries. Yet, the Bible will be proved true when it says that ‘a mild tongue can break a bone’. (Proverbs 25:15)
@@MsMarple the Patriots who founded this nation got no results by sending polite letters to the Crown and its reps. Jen, one of the speakers, referred specifically to the founding of this nation in her comments.
When you see innocent people getting arrested, like Turtleboy and Read, while police families have no limits, I'd be frightened wondering when I or someone I love was going to be their next scapegoat
I Disagree with you Peter, sorry but that apology was pathetic. He made it about himself first before his apology. I've watched these in the past and I'm from MA. I feel so bad for these Canton residents. 😢
He's great on the law, awesome insights. But never been very good at reading people. (Been a channel fan for years) He takes people's surface actions and words at face value. But in Court, I'll take the unperceptive legal mind every day.
Peter, don’t forget that these people put Aiden Turtle Boy in jail for exercising his First amendment rights while Chris Albert refers to community pushback as ‘harassment’. Please. His prepared apology means nothing.
During my 43 year career as an attorney, I sat through literally hundreds of these public comment sessions. Some speakers tend to be civic leaders or aspiring politicians who try to improve their "brand" and get themselves on TV. But not these citizens. They are well intentioned, passionate, focused and exercised self-control. It is not uncommon for speakers to exceed the limit, but they are oftentimes given 30 additional seconds to wrap up. It never comes across well when an elected official try to have a citizen removed from a public meeting. Elected officials often see themselves as "under siege" by citizens rather than realize that they are accountable to the public.
Chris Albert's apology, to me, means nothing. What we saw was the typical bullying he and his family probably has gotten away with for years. This is a core problem of what we saw through the KR case.
They were bullied by turtle boy. It would be best for them not to react because that just pulls them into the gutter with turtle boy. But they were working and minding their business until turtle boy went to their place of employment after harassing them and their children for 2 years
That is NOT how things went down that day. Turtle boy went to a neighboring restaurant to eat. Chris Albert and his friends were the bulliers and harrassers. Video doesnt lie.@@bethpatriots7290
@@bethpatriots7290 they weren't bullied by turtleboy. If he worked for NBC or something, everybody would be praising him for his investigative reporting. He did nothing more than exercise his 1A rights. It's not his fault that these people are corrupt scumbags. All he did was bring attention to it. The Alberts have bullied countless people throughout the years and then used their law enforcement connections to retaliate against those very people THEY bullied. Power and influence has gone to their heads and they hate being reminded they're not above the law.
CA's "apology" was pathetic.I am a retired teacher, and if I had acted inappropriately in a public space, as he did, I probably would have lost my job. Public servants on or off duty are always held responsible for their behavior. "I won't do it again"...Actions speak louder than words.
You should check out last week's, it was bonkers. Camera/feed stopped working a lot when ppl talked about issues with police. I've even read through old meeting minutes online. Def invested
To be fair the lady did go over but the Albert and McCabe supporters were shouting at the two women in green T-shirts so they were responding to them .but the Albert and McCabe supporters that were shouting weren't asked or forced to leave.One rule for one and another rule for other's
This karen reed case is so important not only for John O'Keefe and Karen but shows how we need to pay attention to local politics and make sure corruption doesn't occur
People get so worked up about partisan politics on the federal level. The LOCAL government is what actually has the biggest impact on the daily lives of citizens. We all need to pay more attention and be more involved in what happens locally. That's where the real changes get started.
This whole select board needs to be looked into & clean up the corruption that is going on in the town!! The citizens of Canton don’t feel safe or heard & have been speaking up & it’s falling on deaf ears 😔
People get so worked up about partisan politics on the national stage. The LOCAL government - town councils, HOA boards, District elections are what impact everyday life for most people. The biggest changes - both good and bad - usually start at the local level.
Chris Albert is only “owning up to it” because so many people were demanding that he apologize and/or resign. He doesn’t mean anything he’s saying. He just wants to save face.
@caroljaques4243, if you run out of capital letters, you can borrow some of mine. Maybe your hobby can be a grammar class. Justice for Officer O'Keefe 🙏.
@caroljaques4243, if you run out of capital letters, you can borrow some of mine. Maybe a good hobby for you would be a grammar class. Justice for Officer O'Keefe 🙏.
@@MsMarple that crime they are trying to say Karen did, a DUI that resulted in bodily injury, well many of these players actually have done that. When Chris was young he crashed a guy, while drunk and left the scene. I read the other day an article from that time that said there was a 30+ hr manhunt to find him. The guy died, was a student from Europe and the other person in the car was a woman that was hurt. The woman survived because of another civilian, that guy that saved the lady was with TB one of the last days of the trial. For what I’ve read, he only did 6 months, but they want Karen in prison for life.
Watched the entire meeting and can see why the citizens are so frustrated! Every single item was voted on without discussion and the chairman announced 4-0 after every vote! Hopefully the national attention this has garnered will lead to change.
Like the millions of $ for the annual pension fund and they didn't even bat an eye? 😂 I have had to present to county and town councils and have been grilled on small amounts. Crazy Canton.
I believe, when you consider what the people of Canton have been facing, what they are facing, the board really should offer some grace when it comes to time limits. Had they allowed them to have their say, finish their comments without interrupting, it might well have stopped this from happening.
It’s definitely a huge problem that the select board only enforces its rules when the rules limit public expression but it’s a big free for all where they simply ignore the rules that apply to THEM.
I just wanna say GO CANTON RESIDENTS! I’m so damn proud of you all standing up and speaking on these issues! Don’t back down. Imagine how many other cities and towns are going through similar things, and nobody is watching? Shine light on this darkness 🙌🏼 Peter thanks for continuing to cover this all the way in FL 🩷 love from Massachusetts 🩷
The lady, Miss O’Donnell, is one of many who have been brutalized and bullied by the cops in the town and the families and friends of the McAlberts. She has been threatened on so many levels, and she’s been coming to these meetings for the last several months discussing the threats and I’ve never seen her act this way. I think she’s at her breaking point as well as Rita who spoke after her. They are very passionate and afraid for their town and continue the fight even though they’ve been threatened and bullied. Also, many of the people sitting in the chairs are there to support Chris and that’s why they’re there, so this meeting came to blows. Rita refers to this at the end of her statement.
@@caroljacques4243why should they move, it's their home, maybe they have business there. And family. They have a right to live there as well. Also, please don't yell in writing.
The only remedy is to remove Mr. Albert from his position. There is far too much happening to allow a verbal apology to be sufficient. We all know he didn’t mean it and it is a mere formality. The trust is lost.
I read in other comments that after that apology he has already resumed his poor behavior against someone who would have been a paying customer who came into his pizza shop. I don't know how true that it, but if he did berate and curse at someone who would have been a customer, I don't think his business will continue to thrive. KR supporters will quit going there. Maybe someone else should open a new, cheaper pizza place across the street.
@@shannonnunnes5558 THE CITIZENS OF CANTON ELECTED CHRIS ALBERT CHRIS ALBERT WAS NOT AT 34 FAIRVIEW THE DEFENSE CASE WAS BASE ON THE THIRD PARTY CULPRIT THIS MEANS YOU HARASS INTIMATE AND BLAME WITNESSES THIS WAS TO TAKE THE FOCUS OFF KAREN READ THE ONLY ONE INDICTED AND ON TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF JOHN O'KEEFE MY FRIEND WAS ON THE JURY THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE THE THIRD PARTY CULPRIT.
@@paigempriceLawyers are “officers of the court” just like the prosecutors & judges. They service the ruling class’s justice system verbally and conceptually every time they get a chance.
I spent four years as a county Councillor (similar to selectman). When you are an elected official, there is no ‘off duty’ time. You represent your community at all times. One of the reasons I didn’t run again.
31:08 The fact that she blended together the names of the Alberts and McCabes in her anger imo shows how much the town sees those two families as one in the same! the family alliance runs deep and has a reputation it seems
@@jessicawamsley1652 YOU DO KNOW CHRIS ALBERT WAS NOT AT 34 FAIRVIEW YANNETI AND JACKSON DEFENSE BASED ON THIRD PARTY CULPRIT JACKSON WIFE WAS FRIENDS WITH JOSH LEVY US ATTORNEY FOR MASS TALK ABOUT CORRUPTION THEY INTIMIDATED HARASS INNOCENT WITNESSES TO TAKE THE FOCUS OFF KAREN READ I NEVER KNEW LAWYERS COULD LIE
Peter, I really appreciate you pausing the videos when you have something to say. So many others don't, and we miss what's being said. It's especially frustrating when others do it during testimonies. Again, thank you!
She said McAlberts😂 I wonder if that’s what they were called before the KR trial. Chris Albert’s apology was bogus and clearly written for him. This is so sad that the residents have to deal with this. I’m so happy I live in the community I do.
These cops all broke the law Proctor said he drove a state car after having a few beers. Albert misplaced his gun and badge after a few drinks and Higgins moved Federal cars on town property after drinking but no one See's anything wrong with this?!?!? Wake up ppl
@@caroljacques4243The vehicles they used belong to the tax payers therefore the residents have a right to question the use of them. They don't care if their cops have a social life, but using public resources for it? Or not being diligent with their work equipment during their personal time? They aren't the first public servants to stuff up like that but doesn't mean they can continue that behaviour.
@@MakerInMotionthat makes sense to me! It happens here in PA. Big cases in Philly are tried in PIttsburgh when change of venue is needed, opposite end of the state.
@@caroljacques4243 no there is more than that in Canton complaining on all kinds of issues. Other incidences in town. Watch there town meetings they are nutts.
@@caroljacques4243 Only 5 people were allowed to speak at 3 minutes each for a total of 15 minutes - It's not that others aren't complaining. It's that they aren't being heard.
Did you notice that the investigation started the day after Proctor’s testimony and they waiting until yesterday to announce it? Same as Proctor that was announced after the hung jury. Of course they were waiting to see if she was going to be found guilty to sweep it under the rug. Karen’s rights have been violated over and over.
Absolutely. They hoped to ignore the issues. The corruption of this town can’t withstand the spotlight. Ethics are what people do when no one is watching. Seems as though the executive branch and the legislative branch in the area have little to no ethics, sadly. 😊
I wonder if Canton residents were angry, but afraid, to speak out against the police & town council. The KR trial was the match that finally lit them off.
@@beastshawnee THAT'S PROPAGANDA BY YANNETI AND JACKSON YOU CAN CHECK HIS REPUTATION BRIAN ALBERT RETIRED IN 2020 BRIAN WAS A THIRTY YEAR BOSTON OFFICER BRIAN WAS ON THE FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE TASK FORCE HE WAS IN MARK WAHLBERG BOSTON FINEST BRIAN HASN'T ONE INTERNAL AFfAiRS COMPLAINT BRIAN ALBERT IS A US MARINE DIDN'T YOU HEAR THE LAWYER AT PRETRIAL HEARING STATE BRIAN ALBERT COLIN AlBERT HIGGINS AND PROCTOR ARE NOT UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION
@@Babyd320I guess facts and evidence from a third-party investigators doesn’t matter to you. It was proven John was NOT not not not not hit by a vehicle.
@@Babyd320 Did you hear one member of the select board call a person " a (f@#king random citizen) or something like that? He apologized in the newspaper in a microscopic sized ad in the paper? No, everyone does not feel safe. The so called "loud mouths" are needed. Checks and balances.
This wasn't even that bad a meeting. Watch the last several meetings. Yesterday it seems like they filled the room with Albert supporters so the rest of the town couldn't be there.
One week an elderly lady started crying saying that she's been there for generations and speaking out only causes her adult to get followed by cops & grandkids to be cut from sports teams & school functions because Alberts & McCabes coach the sports, work in the schools, are on the police force and on and on and on. She broke my heart when she stood there and cried "i want to get back to the town I loved" 😢💔
@@KKonRUclips Wow, that is so sad, but not surprising at all to see the McAlberts retaliate against people. When JM sat on the stand and acted like she was upset about all the attention and drama, it was clear she was even lying about that. She loves this and I’m sure the rest of her family does as well.
I was shocked when the woman told of a woman whose death had been ruled a suicide and it has now changed to a homicide. How could anyone feel secure in a town where you don’t even know if you or your loved ones are found dead that they will properly investigate the possibility that you were murdered. Especially if you aren’t one of the affluent members of the city.
@sallycinnamon5370 I looked it up. It's even worse. It's said three officers from Stoughton had "inappropriate relations" with this girl. And it was initially reported as a self exit? Truly horrifying. Sandra Birchmore was her name if you want to read into it. SMH. And the example before her..they failed to locate a person from a crash...and then only said "it wouldn't have mattered "?! That's also horrific
The Selectmen renewed the Chief's contract for another year against the townspeoples' wishes?! Albert on "paid" administrative leave?! "When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty," Thomas Jefferson
Actions speak louder than words.. I am not a citizen of Canton, but clearly their citizens are fed up. It seems to me that the little action taken, much too little too late, and the statement of "Oh I'll behave now." are mere actions to distract from the cancer that is happening. Once Canton is out of the public eye, it'll be back to business as usual...
Well perhaps in this economy, people can't afford to move! Why should people move from their lives because 1 family! Run that family outta town. Just not to mine ;) @@caroljacques4243
@@caroljacques4243Really. Why do I feel like you're Jen McCabe lol. 1 family should not be able to run a town. Murdaugh thought he did.... The Alberts should move before someone else gets hurt
I also appreciate when people take ownership of their actions. The way Mr. Albert read that though, leads me to believe that he did not write it himself and that this may have been his first time ever reading it.
Wow Peter I am so glad you are with us on the right side of history here. It reminds me of what you said about Yanetti that he just makes you like him "that Yanetti" you said with a smile. I'm thinking "that Peter" with a smile on my face. It's exciting to see these things happening in our country but I am scared too because the problems in Canton and many other places are not supposed to be happening here. We are in real peril in this country and if we don't turn things around with regards to corruption and injustice we could lose it all. The stakes couldn't be higher in this moment. Great video!
100% agree. People with open minds can see what has and continue to happen here. I live 1500 miles away from the town of Canton however, this can happen anywhere. Justice for Officer John O'Keefe will happen with the truth and the bad guys getting called out for their actions!!!!
Chris Albert committed assault. to say "i could split your head up and down the street " is a threat. How incredible that man doesn't step down. The arrogance! Why no charges brought against him? My home would be on the market by now. People have the Right to live peacefully and without a family ruling their city.
@@Kkay2490assault is placing someone in fear of harm. Like utter threats. Laymen think that it is physical contact…but that is battery. How you could be so ignorant while watching a law channel says a lot about you. lol
I thought the idea of the Alberts having all this power was just part of the defense teams Theory but apparently that's how the community feels because one of the ladies that spoke basically said you're good if you're in with the Albert's. So its like a real thing🤯
The way their town meeting is so dismissive to the citizens, that timer, no dialogue… that needs to change. Only way to force accountability is to force those on board to answer these questions! They receive documents they deny receiving, or simply don’t respond to. That’s outrageous!
Completely agree. Similarly, I couldn't help but notice that when applause suddenly broke out in response to Kevin Albert's suspension (something rarely seen in response to a Canton selectman statement), it took a fraction of a second for him to demand "be quiet". Like jesus, do these selectmen hate public comment so much that they can't even take a second of applause?
Of course they kick out the woman who is being badgered by someone else in the gallery (who is a McAlbert). She responds and they throw her out. Laughable. Pretty obvious whats going on there.
They have singled her out for years... Chris Albert is very nasty towards her. I believe she has been harassed by the McAlberts and police because she sticks up for herself and children. The Canton "goons" only like submissive women (especially if the are single)... when a women speaks up they make life very difficult.
@@caroljacques4243 not unhinged.angered by the hypocricy.and that cop trying to escort her out was the most pathetic excuse of a cop I have ever seen.he didnt even have the balls to try and take control of the situation.clearly he has made the " walk of shame" many times in his carreer.
It sounds like Canton is having some serious issues with their police and board acting inappropriately. It is hard to be objective in the Karen Reed trial and makes my heart hurt both for John O’Keefe and his family.
I lived in the heart of Boston 14 years, in beacon hill and I attended many community meetings and town board meetings. I assure you the people of MA will not let this small town government be corrupt, I’m positive many people will be replaced and many more will be reprimanded in public if possible. This is a state where direct representation is taken very seriously and where the average citizen is highly educated, as their public education system is the best in the nation. So, rest assured they will not stop until they clean house in Canton and all the surrounding areas. These are true pilgrim descendants, they are not afraid of anything and will fight until the end!
I'm blown away by the community involvement. If the government and police officials there weren't so corrupt it would be a nice neighborhood to live in most likely
REVOLTING!!! the fact that albert is still on this committee clearly indicates how corrupt this board is! alberts pathetic, self serving, 'poor me and my corrupt family' suffer is, egregious AND continues to narcissistically reveal how truly deep and disgusting all of this 'mobs' cover-up is. it is deep and the arrogance of ALL of the mcalberts involved - this town and its corruption is obvious and the denial and participants who support them are complicit on ever one of their supporters!
you don't know that half of it about Chris Albert. Look into a 30 year old case where he killed Peter Berger in a hit and run accident. Judge Cannone's brother represented him in the case. This was not disclosed to the community when he ran for SB. Also, he had unpaid taxes for years. When the citizens brought it up it suddenly got paid. It goes on and on.
BRIAN ALBERT RETIRED 30 YEARS BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIAN ALBERT WAS ON THE FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE TASK FORCE NOT ONE INTERNAL AFfAiRS COMPLAINT RETIRED IN 2020 WITH A UNBLEMISH RECORD HE IS A UNITED STATES MARINE BRAIN WAS FEATURED IN MARK WAHLBERG BOSTON FINEST THE CORRUPTION WAS YANNETI AND JACKSON BULL SHIT
To me, the elephant in the room is that the serious disciplinary charges and consequences to Canton police all happened POST TRIAL. Why? I’m guessing they are as a result of the FBI investigation and CPD’s wish to avoid further lawsuits or the loss of insurance. My guess? They were hoping KR would be in handcuffs before they owned up to their disgraceful conduct or linkages to cases.
@msmarple.....they had to wait until the mistrial was declared to prevent it from giving the d.a.'s case being thriwn out,or the jury finding karen not guilty and slamming tbmhe door on the commonwealth ability to tty and get away with double jeopardy.i think thats why judge bevis didnt ask the jury in the courtroom if they were hung on all charges or not.
Everyone in America should watch this and follow this situation. These people are true heroes! Peter, sometimes the only time change comes is when good people break the rules.
Ah, so if I apologize verbally every time I did something wrong / illegal / criminal, it all goes away? Then what’s the point of policing and court … oh wait😂
Wait Chris Albert was only “punished” to 6th months (not sure probation or jail time) by Judge Bev’s brother in 1994 where a foreign exchange student was killed in an “accident”. How was she not recused for conflict of interest in the Read trial?
I was an ombudsman for my ex husbands boat in the coast guard for the families when we were in puerto rico Well. I was the only one that spoke English so that was miserable but easy I guess they never wanted to contact me. I felt like a worthless manager given the easiest department bc I only had the job bc I was friends with the supervisor. Very worthless lol I don't even like being the banker in monopoly
I am local and just wanted to say Rita Lombardi (third speaker who said “you’re related to the Albert’s you’re safe!”) , is not “JUST a FKR supporter”, IMO she is the backbone of the FKR movement and needs to be recognized, she’s sacrificed so much to fight for what is right and expose truth! She organized with local and state police so we could peacefully support Karen Read outside of the court house and made it a safe and peaceful environment from the beginning. I cannot express how welcome I felt the first time I went to support, she always reminded people we are SUPPORTING not PROTESTING and that we are peaceful! I didn’t know what to expect the first time I went but I kept coming back because of the positive environment she created with like-minded people. She continues to show up the the select board meetings to fight for what is right and try to make change! We love you Rita! 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼💗
Thank you for covering this. I have told many people that are watching the Read trial that they should watch these meetings because the issues in Canton are SO MUCH bigger than Karen Read.
I had an HOA once that For the life of me couldn’t figure out what we were paying for. We weren’t a gated community there were no common areas like parks or grass areas, there were no areas that required landscaping to be used, never once did I ever see any street cleaning come through. We were paying 60 a month as shake down money. The prior house owned was 90 a quarter but we had a bunch of common areas so at least they were doing work. HOA’s are worse than organized crime syndicates.
I do not blame any of these citizens for being emotional. This entire situation is almost unbelievable. The ones playing dirty will be exposed to all now. Sounds like years of corruption, bullying, and sounds like possibly taking of life. So to expect there won’t be high emotions is ignorant.
Peter, "law nerds" have been watching the Young Jerks, Melanie, the 13th Juror and Mazza for a long time, but your massive following and fair analysis are leading the way for truth and justice to many everywhere! Thank you!
In the small town here in Maine that I live in. The mayor's son was dating my best friend's daughter. There was an incident where the mayor's son kicked the crap out of my best friend's daughter in a McDonald's parking lot. When she filed her police report after going to the hospital, a week later went back to get that report the report. To find out it was never processed and all her medical information concerning what happened was written in a way to cover it up. This isn't a Canton Massachusetts problem this is an everywhere problem!
Aiden just keeps being proved right. And Goddess be with Aiden as he grieves the loss of his mom. I'm devastated for him, and a bit curious if the dead animal on her front lawn, and the treatment of her son, contributed to her death
It’s so good to see people in the community coming forward and stating all the FACTS of corruption in their town and they are over it. POWER TO THE PEOPLE. Get fix 0f all the corruption!!!
How is it a public comment section when only 5 people get to speak?! That is crazy to me!! The town has like 22k residents so that’s like 0.02% of the population.
What was that pathetic excuse of an apology from Mr Albert. People don't want to hear anything from the bald one. They want this criminal gone. There needs to be prison time for these thugs
I am so glad you are covering this, Peter. This helps us understand why there is deep distrust and resentment of and toward Canton Police and the Canton Select Board. I can sure understand why people were so accusatory of Canton Police and city leaders, including the judge who presided over the Karen Read trial.
The first thing I will say is that the people in this town town do not trust their government officials. When it gets to the point that citizens are challenging local officials the problems have been there for a long time. The police department needs new leadership, as does the town's government officials. Very enlightening.
For the cops to say that they don't record interviews seems really weird. I've never heard of a police department who does that. So the public is just supposed to take it on faith that the cops are always telling the truth? Does anybody else think that's a little fucked up?
I’m really wondering why the foreman wouldn’t communicate it if the jury was unanimous on 2 of the 3 charges. The statement made it sound like they were hopeless deadlocked on all 3.
Could be they thought they had to be unanimous on all counts. The jurors look to the judge for direction. She also rushed them in before the attorneys could ask anything and rushed the jurors out just as quick.
I’m happy that you played the Selection Board excerpts. I live in a small town in Massachusetts. I have been overwhelmed at the power dynamics between the police departments and the citizens. I feel helpless, even though I did what I could to speak out about the injustices here. The police act like kings in power. It needs to change. Karen Read’s trial is bringing to light the corruption that I have seen firsthand.
Unfortunately I don't think Canton will be able to start to heal until the KR matter is over. With a potential new trial on the horizon that could still be awhile away.
“You’re related to the McAlberts, you’re safe! I’m talking about us common folks!” 😂😂😂
Good job girl!!!
Right as rain.
Yes!
Do we know who that was said to? I must have missed it.
@@vanessamiranda1844I think it was directed at the woman before her that went over her time limit. I think, I'm not positive though.
To the people who are criticizing those who spoke out during the meeting and the manner in which they did: this appears to be your first time watching a select board meeting. You really need to know the context and the background to fully understand what’s happening here. Many of us have been watching these weekly meetings (thanks to Mike @ The Young Jurks). This has been going on for over a year and the select board and the chief of police have essentially dismissed, disregarded and ignored the citizen’s concerns. Some of the people who spoke up have received threats in the past and probably continue to receive threats (courtesy of the Alberts). They are fed up.
That may be true and is good to know. However, my comments have to do with life experience and what does and doesn’t work. Can I understand the feelings? Absolutely. Do I think it’s a good idea even when I am the erring party? NO. But this is the legacy of abuse, corruption and neglect. We see it within ethnic/racial groups that have been abused for centuries. Yet, the Bible will be proved true when it says that ‘a mild tongue can break a bone’. (Proverbs 25:15)
I hope the people of Canton stand strong!!💪🏻
Yes I said the same during the live. They've had it.
@@MsMarple the Patriots who founded this nation got no results by sending polite letters to the Crown and its reps. Jen, one of the speakers, referred specifically to the founding of this nation in her comments.
then you've John or Sean Colvern, second Canton citizen to speak ... just plain perfect.
When you pay taxes in a town and you see how the local government is working...it creates some passion to say the least.
When you see innocent people getting arrested, like Turtleboy and Read, while police families have no limits, I'd be frightened wondering when I or someone I love was going to be their next scapegoat
@@B_Bodziak amen
Deleting comment. it got pinned to the wrong post. (Stupid youtube)
@@B_Bodziak EXACTLY! A real eye opener.....
Nothing gets more passionate than local politics/gov
I Disagree with you Peter, sorry but that apology was pathetic. He made it about himself first before his apology. I've watched these in the past and I'm from MA. I feel so bad for these Canton residents. 😢
Agreed. No sincerity
And listening to his supporters was pathetic
He's great on the law, awesome insights. But never been very good at reading people. (Been a channel fan for years) He takes people's surface actions and words at face value. But in Court, I'll take the unperceptive legal mind every day.
Taught my kids to never apologize with a but included.
What victims his family has had to endure.
It was just as bad as an "I'm sorry you feel that way" type of apology. It's not actually an apology.
Peter, don’t forget that these people put Aiden Turtle Boy in jail for exercising his First amendment rights while Chris Albert refers to community pushback as ‘harassment’. Please. His prepared apology means nothing.
This town should think of Aidan and Karen as heroes for finally bringing national attention to these issues!
He was guilty and convicted of witness intimidation and spent time in jail. He's a convicted criminal and RUclips con artist and Grifter.
The first ammendment doesn't protect a person who shouts "fire"in a theater full with people.
Nothing, indeed.
My comment was deleted.Again,first ammendment doesn't protect a person who shouts "fire" in a crowded theater.
During my 43 year career as an attorney, I sat through literally hundreds of these public comment sessions. Some speakers tend to be civic leaders or aspiring politicians who try to improve their "brand" and get themselves on TV. But not these citizens. They are well intentioned, passionate, focused and exercised self-control. It is not uncommon for speakers to exceed the limit, but they are oftentimes given 30 additional seconds to wrap up.
It never comes across well when an elected official try to have a citizen removed from a public meeting. Elected officials often see themselves as "under siege" by citizens rather than realize that they are accountable to the public.
JENN O WAS SCREAMING AND YELLING ON THE WRONG MEDICATION
@@caroljacques4243 You're not very nice, are you. Be human and kind; it's really easier on the soul. Peace.
@@LauraVee63
Very well said and very good advice.
Chris Albert's apology, to me, means nothing. What we saw was the typical bullying he and his family probably has gotten away with for years. This is a core problem of what we saw through the KR case.
They were bullied by turtle boy. It would be best for them not to react because that just pulls them into the gutter with turtle boy. But they were working and minding their business until turtle boy went to their place of employment after harassing them and their children for 2 years
@@bethpatriots7290to be fair and clear, he didn’t go to their place of employment, he went next door. It’s good to be precise.
That is NOT how things went down that day. Turtle boy went to a neighboring restaurant to eat. Chris Albert and his friends were the bulliers and harrassers. Video doesnt lie.@@bethpatriots7290
@@bethpatriots7290 they weren't bullied by turtleboy. If he worked for NBC or something, everybody would be praising him for his investigative reporting. He did nothing more than exercise his 1A rights. It's not his fault that these people are corrupt scumbags. All he did was bring attention to it.
The Alberts have bullied countless people throughout the years and then used their law enforcement connections to retaliate against those very people THEY bullied. Power and influence has gone to their heads and they hate being reminded they're not above the law.
@@sybodson6929 correct.
CA's "apology" was pathetic.I am a retired teacher, and if I had acted inappropriately in a public space, as he did, I probably would have lost my job. Public servants on or off duty are always held responsible for their behavior. "I won't do it again"...Actions speak louder than words.
No probability about it, you know as teachers we would be fired.
Put some meat behind it, suspend without pay.
Put some meat behind it, suspend without pay.
But he did. A person went into his pizza shop today and because she had on a pink top, he started cussing at her and told her to get out of his shop.
@@elainepeterson1269 wow…that was really well said and written…
Did you even think we’d be reviewing a town meeting post trial?! I’m invested!
Canton SB Meeting makes for some amazing entertainment. The SB seems to be untouchable. The CPD and SB are brazen AF.
You should check out last week's, it was bonkers. Camera/feed stopped working a lot when ppl talked about issues with police. I've even read through old meeting minutes online. Def invested
Literally same! I’m invested in this town🤣
Just wild and I’m here for it
Right?? Fascinating, and we are all in!!!
To be fair the lady did go over but the Albert and McCabe supporters were shouting at the two women in green T-shirts so they were responding to them .but the Albert and McCabe supporters that were shouting weren't asked or forced to leave.One rule for one and another rule for other's
Yup.
Rules for thee not for me.
Just proves everyone’s points!!!!
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Chris Albert’s ‘apology’ was clearly written by someone else and delivered like someone had a gun to his back.
His apology was clearly written by ChatGPT if anything. What a robotically hollow apology.
His lawyer wrote the apology
This karen reed case is so important not only for John O'Keefe and Karen but shows how we need to pay attention to local politics and make sure corruption doesn't occur
DID YOU LISTEN TO THE LAWYER IN COURT STATE BRIAN ALBERT COLIN AlBERT HIGGINS AND PROCTOR ARE NOT UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION
Good comment
People get so worked up about partisan politics on the federal level. The LOCAL government is what actually has the biggest impact on the daily lives of citizens. We all need to pay more attention and be more involved in what happens locally. That's where the real changes get started.
This whole select board needs to be looked into & clean up the corruption that is going on in the town!! The citizens of Canton don’t feel safe or heard & have been speaking up & it’s falling on deaf ears 😔
Time to get rid of the "good old boys club" mentality
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Good ol' boys must go
I heard the citizens voted to have them all removed.
You're either a person helping mankind, or a Boston police officer!
I love the man’s question about who voted how. Elected official accountability is the basis of our whole government!
People get so worked up about partisan politics on the national stage. The LOCAL government - town councils, HOA boards, District elections are what impact everyday life for most people. The biggest changes - both good and bad - usually start at the local level.
Chris Albert is only “owning up to it” because so many people were demanding that he apologize and/or resign. He doesn’t mean anything he’s saying. He just wants to save face.
And because it's all over the news, the internet and it goes COMPLETELY against his charges pressed on Aiden
@@caroljacques4243 what are you talking about
@caroljaques4243, if you run out of capital letters, you can borrow some of mine. Maybe your hobby can be a grammar class. Justice for Officer O'Keefe 🙏.
@caroljaques4243, if you run out of capital letters, you can borrow some of mine. Maybe a good hobby for you would be a grammar class. Justice for Officer O'Keefe 🙏.
I was totally unaware that Albert was in a position of power in Canton. This all makes so much more sense now.
To clarify, this is the brother of Brian Albert, where JOK was found.
And he hid that he is a convicted felon when he ran for that position.
@@lhr8833 Really? Well, many don’t mind a President like that; why would they care about this? Especially in that neck of the woods.
@@MsMarple that crime they are trying to say Karen did, a DUI that resulted in bodily injury, well many of these players actually have done that. When Chris was young he crashed a guy, while drunk and left the scene. I read the other day an article from that time that said there was a 30+ hr manhunt to find him. The guy died, was a student from Europe and the other person in the car was a woman that was hurt. The woman survived because of another civilian, that guy that saved the lady was with TB one of the last days of the trial. For what I’ve read, he only did 6 months, but they want Karen in prison for life.
They claim Chris Albert owes $60,000. I back taxes,and got either elected?or appointed?(unsure which) after the murder of jo
This town has to be so pissed off! It really looks like the McAlberts have been running this town and still are! Total mafia vibes, clean house
Peter, hes not owning up to anything. Hes covering his ass. Hes only done it because of the backlash and he blames it on others. Come on man.
And because it hurts their case against Aiden /TurtleBoy
Watched the entire meeting and can see why the citizens are so frustrated! Every single item was voted on without discussion and the chairman announced 4-0 after every vote! Hopefully the national attention this has garnered will lead to change.
Agree. At our town council meetings, every item is offered for discussion. Not everyone speaks at every opportunity, but at least we know that we can
Let me say, this corruption is similar to what we experience in western Colorado. 😢
Like the millions of $ for the annual pension fund and they didn't even bat an eye? 😂 I have had to present to county and town councils and have been grilled on small amounts. Crazy Canton.
I believe, when you consider what the people of Canton have been facing, what they are facing, the board really should offer some grace when it comes to time limits. Had they allowed them to have their say, finish their comments without interrupting, it might well have stopped this from happening.
Instead they confirm the issues raised are legitimate. They believe themselves to be better than the people of Canton.
I agree.
It’s definitely a huge problem that the select board only enforces its rules when the rules limit public expression but it’s a big free for all where they simply ignore the rules that apply to THEM.
I agree! But, with Chris sitting at the head table, we’re not surprised. What are the side dishes to corruption? Lies and silencing.
Totally agree.
We have no idea what it’s really like living there.
I just wanna say GO CANTON RESIDENTS! I’m so damn proud of you all standing up and speaking on these issues! Don’t back down. Imagine how many other cities and towns are going through similar things, and nobody is watching? Shine light on this darkness 🙌🏼 Peter thanks for continuing to cover this all the way in FL 🩷 love from Massachusetts 🩷
The lady, Miss O’Donnell, is one of many who have been brutalized and bullied by the cops in the town and the families and friends of the McAlberts. She has been threatened on so many levels, and she’s been coming to these meetings for the last several months discussing the threats and I’ve never seen her act this way. I think she’s at her breaking point as well as Rita who spoke after her. They are very passionate and afraid for their town and continue the fight even though they’ve been threatened and bullied. Also, many of the people sitting in the chairs are there to support Chris and that’s why they’re there, so this meeting came to blows. Rita refers to this at the end of her statement.
She was recently pulled over and harassed for no reason.
I SEE TEN UNHAPPY INDIVIDUALS THEY SHOULD MOVE
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@@caroljacques4243why should they move, it's their home, maybe they have business there. And family. They have a right to live there as well. Also, please don't yell in writing.
They are very brave. Most of LE do bidding for the McAlberts so these people are constantly harassed and have no one to turn to. It’s a disgrace
The only remedy is to remove Mr. Albert from his position. There is far too much happening to allow a verbal apology to be sufficient. We all know he didn’t mean it and it is a mere formality. The trust is lost.
There's also the fact that his son Colin beat up John
I read in other comments that after that apology he has already resumed his poor behavior against someone who would have been a paying customer who came into his pizza shop. I don't know how true that it, but if he did berate and curse at someone who would have been a customer, I don't think his business will continue to thrive. KR supporters will quit going there. Maybe someone else should open a new, cheaper pizza place across the street.
@@interlocution6619they’re too scared to go against the McAlberts. No one would ever get permission to open a shop in competition with an Albert.
That's a good point.
@@shannonnunnes5558 THE CITIZENS OF CANTON ELECTED CHRIS ALBERT CHRIS ALBERT WAS NOT AT 34 FAIRVIEW THE DEFENSE CASE WAS BASE ON THE THIRD PARTY CULPRIT THIS MEANS YOU HARASS INTIMATE AND BLAME WITNESSES THIS WAS TO TAKE THE FOCUS OFF KAREN READ THE ONLY ONE INDICTED AND ON TRIAL FOR THE MURDER OF JOHN O'KEEFE MY FRIEND WAS ON THE JURY THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE THE THIRD PARTY CULPRIT.
That was an insincere apology. Stop giving him credit for doing the right thing. Just no way.
Peter sees the good in people, he can't help himself but I like it.
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It was an Albert spin!! That’s all an opportunity to complain how mistreated he and his gangster family are treated.
@@paigempriceLawyers are “officers of the court” just like the prosecutors & judges. They service the ruling class’s justice system verbally and conceptually every time they get a chance.
@@Treyn444what’s up with the Alberts? Are they like the “big money in a small town” type?
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It’s just like a movie so many villains it’s unbelievable. It’s one of those power & corruption type movies.. with a Turtle Boy? Lol
I spent four years as a county Councillor (similar to selectman). When you are an elected official, there is no ‘off duty’ time. You represent your community at all times. One of the reasons I didn’t run again.
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THE BOARD SAID ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION SCHEDULE A MEETING FOR A ONE ON ONE IMO THEY LIKE THE CAMERA
@@caroljacques4243 what does that have to do with this comment?
He needs to go. Can’t use excuse before saying he apology.
Why not, out sounds like that's how this "leadership" has gotten by so far.
Months ago, one of the members of the board was caught on microphone calling people who reside in Canton "random f#cking citizens"
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It was the chairman I think
I bet that really boosted the trust and confidence the public have in their local government… 🙃
Well folks, ALL government "officials" look at we the TAXPAYER as such. The corruption is NATIONWIDE, believe me
Real egotistical considering their counterpart on any state level board would consider the Chairman in Canton a random F-ing citizen.
John J Connolly
31:08 The fact that she blended together the names of the Alberts and McCabes in her anger imo shows how much the town sees those two families as one in the same! the family alliance runs deep and has a reputation it seems
That was the crappiest and most insincere apology I’ve ever heard. Every member in that town has the absolute right to be infuriated.
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THE UNHAPPY TEN SHOULD MOVE
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An apology is an apology however you interpret it. He apologized which is good
@@jessicawamsley1652 YOU DO KNOW CHRIS ALBERT WAS NOT AT 34 FAIRVIEW YANNETI AND JACKSON DEFENSE BASED ON THIRD PARTY CULPRIT JACKSON WIFE WAS FRIENDS WITH JOSH LEVY US ATTORNEY FOR MASS TALK ABOUT CORRUPTION THEY INTIMIDATED HARASS INNOCENT WITNESSES TO TAKE THE FOCUS OFF KAREN READ I NEVER KNEW LAWYERS COULD LIE
Peter, I really appreciate you pausing the videos when you have something to say. So many others don't, and we miss what's being said. It's especially frustrating when others do it during testimonies. Again, thank you!
She said McAlberts😂 I wonder if that’s what they were called before the KR trial.
Chris Albert’s apology was bogus and clearly written for him.
This is so sad that the residents have to deal with this. I’m so happy I live in the community I do.
The gentleman at 18:06 is asking alot of the questions I had during the trial! Good for him!
These cops all broke the law
Proctor said he drove a state car after having a few beers. Albert misplaced his gun and badge after a few drinks and Higgins moved Federal cars on town property after drinking but no one See's anything wrong with this?!?!? Wake up ppl
THEY WERE DOWN THE CAPE WHY CAN'T THEY HAVE DRINKS AFTER WORK
@@caroljacques4243they were in a police car.
@@caroljacques4243The vehicles they used belong to the tax payers therefore the residents have a right to question the use of them. They don't care if their cops have a social life, but using public resources for it? Or not being diligent with their work equipment during their personal time? They aren't the first public servants to stuff up like that but doesn't mean they can continue that behaviour.
@@caroljacques4243 oh, yeah... they were working a "cold case"... riiiiiight, a COLD CASE of Bud Light... eh, maybe Narragansett
@@SJohnson-y5x I DRINK AFTER WORK THE OFFICERS DID WORK ON COLD CASE THE DA OFFICE WORK ON 22,000 CASES A YEAR THEY DO A GREAT JOB THEY ARE MY HERO'S
I hope the jurors are hearing this.
I hope the next 12 jurors in Read's next trial are watching.
@@B_BodziakThere's speculation trial #2 will be moved to Berkshire County. As far from Canton as it can get.
@@MakerInMotionthat makes sense to me! It happens here in PA. Big cases in Philly are tried in PIttsburgh when change of venue is needed, opposite end of the state.
@@MakerInMotionThat’s good. Because people with no particular feelings about the McAlberts will have a clearer head.
Commonwealth should drop the Karen Read immediately!!
Love the “what if anything” 😂
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It was outstanding! 👏
Police Chief should resign or apply for different precinct. They want her out and they didn’t do it.
I SEE A TOTAL OF TEN PEOPLE COMPLAINING THEY SHOULD MOVE
@@caroljacques4243only a few were allowed to speak
@@caroljacques4243 no there is more than that in Canton complaining on all kinds of issues. Other incidences in town. Watch there town meetings they are nutts.
@@caroljacques4243 Only 5 people were allowed to speak at 3 minutes each for a total of 15 minutes - It's not that others aren't complaining. It's that they aren't being heard.
Police chief should be removed and never allowed to work in law enforcement again. Too much has already happened on her watch.
Love this guy. His “what if any” speech to board was better than any single thing Lally did trial-wide!
Why such a delay in accountability, AFTER the hung jury! What? If convicted would they have just let it ride?
Did you notice that the investigation started the day after Proctor’s testimony and they waiting until yesterday to announce it? Same as Proctor that was announced after the hung jury. Of course they were waiting to see if she was going to be found guilty to sweep it under the rug. Karen’s rights have been violated over and over.
Yyyyyup.
Absolutely, that is THE reason why they waited.
Absolutely. They hoped to ignore the issues. The corruption of this town can’t withstand the spotlight.
Ethics are what people do when no one is watching.
Seems as though the executive branch and the legislative branch in the area have little to no ethics, sadly. 😊
I wonder if Canton residents were angry, but afraid, to speak out against the police & town council. The KR trial was the match that finally lit them off.
RITA LOMBARDI LOST THE VOTE TO THE SELECT BOARD RITA LOMBARDI IS ANGRY
@@caroljacques4243 and she should be ! corrupt town!
clearly some have been terrified of Brian Albert in particular…
@@beastshawnee THAT'S PROPAGANDA BY YANNETI AND JACKSON YOU CAN CHECK HIS REPUTATION BRIAN ALBERT RETIRED IN 2020 BRIAN WAS A THIRTY YEAR BOSTON OFFICER BRIAN WAS ON THE FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE TASK FORCE HE WAS IN MARK WAHLBERG BOSTON FINEST BRIAN HASN'T ONE INTERNAL AFfAiRS COMPLAINT BRIAN ALBERT IS A US MARINE DIDN'T YOU HEAR THE LAWYER AT PRETRIAL HEARING STATE BRIAN ALBERT COLIN AlBERT HIGGINS AND PROCTOR ARE NOT UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION
@@ChanceNP THIS IS PROPAGANDA FOR THE DEFENSE READ CASE LAW THIRD PARTY CULPRIT BOUNDLESS MILLENNIAL HAS SOME GREAT VIDEOS HE IS HILARIOUS
I've watched some of these meetings. I feel terrible for the people.that do not feel safe living in the town
Everyone feels safe .. just a few loud mouths .. most people in canton know she is guilty ..
@@Babyd320hmmm!! And the other cases they’ve mishandled?
@@Babyd320Clearly everyone does not.
@@Babyd320I guess facts and evidence from a third-party investigators doesn’t matter to you. It was proven John was NOT not not not not hit by a vehicle.
@@Babyd320 Did you hear one member of the select board call a person " a (f@#king random citizen) or something like that? He apologized in the newspaper in a microscopic sized ad in the paper? No, everyone does not feel safe. The so called "loud mouths" are needed. Checks and balances.
Wow, the rulings were not kidding when they said that the community has been divided and peoples safety is really in danger.
This wasn't even that bad a meeting. Watch the last several meetings. Yesterday it seems like they filled the room with Albert supporters so the rest of the town couldn't be there.
One week an elderly lady started crying saying that she's been there for generations and speaking out only causes her adult to get followed by cops & grandkids to be cut from sports teams & school functions because Alberts & McCabes coach the sports, work in the schools, are on the police force and on and on and on.
She broke my heart when she stood there and cried "i want to get back to the town I loved" 😢💔
@@KKonRUclips Wow, that is so sad, but not surprising at all to see the McAlberts retaliate against people. When JM sat on the stand and acted like she was upset about all the attention and drama, it was clear she was even lying about that. She loves this and I’m sure the rest of her family does as well.
I was shocked when the woman told of a woman whose death had been ruled a suicide and it has now changed to a homicide.
How could anyone feel secure in a town where you don’t even know if you or your loved ones are found dead that they will properly investigate the possibility that you were murdered. Especially if you aren’t one of the affluent members of the city.
@sallycinnamon5370 I looked it up. It's even worse. It's said three officers from Stoughton had "inappropriate relations" with this girl. And it was initially reported as a self exit? Truly horrifying. Sandra Birchmore was her name if you want to read into it. SMH.
And the example before her..they failed to locate a person from a crash...and then only said "it wouldn't have mattered "?! That's also horrific
Thanks for the premier! We all just want justice for John O’keefe! May it come swiftly!
I’m so proud of these citizens.
Even if some residents think KR is guilty, the pending lawsuits which have the police actions in the crosshairs should give them pause!!
The Selectmen renewed the Chief's contract for another year against the townspeoples' wishes?! Albert on "paid" administrative leave?! "When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty," Thomas Jefferson
If there was a love emoji I would hit it. Jefferson had a good point.
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Damn skippy.
Actions speak louder than words.. I am not a citizen of Canton, but clearly their citizens are fed up. It seems to me that the little action taken, much too little too late, and the statement of "Oh I'll behave now." are mere actions to distract from the cancer that is happening. Once Canton is out of the public eye, it'll be back to business as usual...
IF I WAS SO UNHAPPY I MOVE
Well perhaps in this economy, people can't afford to move! Why should people move from their lives because 1 family! Run that family outta town. Just not to mine ;) @@caroljacques4243
@@caroljacques4243Really. Why do I feel like you're Jen McCabe lol. 1 family should not be able to run a town. Murdaugh thought he did.... The Alberts should move before someone else gets hurt
I also appreciate when people take ownership of their actions. The way Mr. Albert read that though, leads me to believe that he did not write it himself and that this may have been his first time ever reading it.
His lawyers wrote it.
Wow Peter I am so glad you are with us on the right side of history here. It reminds me of what you said about Yanetti that he just makes you like him "that Yanetti" you said with a smile. I'm thinking "that Peter" with a smile on my face. It's exciting to see these things happening in our country but I am scared too because the problems in Canton and many other places are not supposed to be happening here. We are in real peril in this country and if we don't turn things around with regards to corruption and injustice we could lose it all. The stakes couldn't be higher in this moment. Great video!
Jackson is great, but I agree with Peter, "that Yanetti" he just does it.
100% agree. People with open minds can see what has and continue to happen here. I live 1500 miles away from the town of Canton however, this can happen anywhere. Justice for Officer John O'Keefe will happen with the truth and the bad guys getting called out for their actions!!!!
Chris Albert committed assault. to say "i could split your head up and down the street " is a threat. How incredible that man doesn't step down. The arrogance! Why no charges brought against him? My home would be on the market by now. People have the Right to live peacefully and without a family ruling their city.
Assault?? 😂😂😂😂😂
@@Kkay2490 assault isn't physical. that's battery. and btw.. 😂😂😂😂😂back at ya 🎉🥳
@@Kkay2490assault is placing someone in fear of harm. Like utter threats. Laymen think that it is physical contact…but that is battery.
How you could be so ignorant while watching a law channel says a lot about you. lol
@@sallycinnamon5370🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤ty.. people spreading so much bs
TURTLEBOY GOES TO CANTON LOOKING FOR TROUBLE AND PLAYS THE VICTIM TURTLE BOY IS PAID BY YANNETI AND JACKSON TO PROMOTE PROGANDA
I thought the idea of the Alberts having all this power was just part of the defense teams Theory but apparently that's how the community feels because one of the ladies that spoke basically said you're good if you're in with the Albert's. So its like a real thing🤯
ONE ALBERT ON A BOARD IS NOT POWER CREATOR ON RUclips ARE PAID BY YANNETI AND JACKSON TO PROMOTE PROGANDA
Accountability comes with honesty. That he was placed on leave should have been made public when he was placed on leave.
The way their town meeting is so dismissive to the citizens, that timer, no dialogue… that needs to change. Only way to force accountability is to force those on board to answer these questions! They receive documents they deny receiving, or simply don’t respond to. That’s outrageous!
Completely agree. Similarly, I couldn't help but notice that when applause suddenly broke out in response to Kevin Albert's suspension (something rarely seen in response to a Canton selectman statement), it took a fraction of a second for him to demand "be quiet". Like jesus, do these selectmen hate public comment so much that they can't even take a second of applause?
Of course they kick out the woman who is being badgered by someone else in the gallery (who is a McAlbert). She responds and they throw her out. Laughable. Pretty obvious whats going on there.
They have singled her out for years... Chris Albert is very nasty towards her. I believe she has been harassed by the McAlberts and police because she sticks up for herself and children. The Canton "goons" only like submissive women (especially if the are single)... when a women speaks up they make life very difficult.
She's acting like a wack job.
They aren’t even trying to hide it!!!! It’s gross how inferior they feel!!!
JENN O WAS UNHINGED
@@caroljacques4243 not unhinged.angered by the hypocricy.and that cop trying to escort her out was the most pathetic excuse of a cop I have ever seen.he didnt even have the balls to try and take control of the situation.clearly he has made the " walk of shame" many times in his carreer.
These people are making a great case, not only to their town, but other towns should listen carefully to help keep the public servants accountable.
It sounds like Canton is having some serious issues with their police and board acting inappropriately. It is hard to be objective in the Karen Reed trial and makes my heart hurt both for John O’Keefe and his family.
I lived in the heart of Boston 14 years, in beacon hill and I attended many community meetings and town board meetings. I assure you the people of MA will not let this small town government be corrupt, I’m positive many people will be replaced and many more will be reprimanded in public if possible. This is a state where direct representation is taken very seriously and where the average citizen is highly educated, as their public education system is the best in the nation. So, rest assured they will not stop until they clean house in Canton and all the surrounding areas. These are true pilgrim descendants, they are not afraid of anything and will fight until the end!
Yesss.
Well put! From your mouth to God’s ears! ❤
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I'm blown away by the community involvement. If the government and police officials there weren't so corrupt it would be a nice neighborhood to live in most likely
And so the cookies are slowly crumbling … one by one by one
Now that jobs are a becoming to be lost it will be interesting to see who makes the first deal with the FBI.
Exactly
REVOLTING!!! the fact that albert is still on this committee clearly indicates how corrupt this board is! alberts pathetic, self serving, 'poor me and my corrupt family' suffer is, egregious AND continues to narcissistically reveal how truly deep and disgusting all of this 'mobs' cover-up is. it is deep and the arrogance of ALL of the mcalberts involved - this town and its corruption is obvious and the denial and participants who support them are complicit on ever one of their supporters!
you don't know that half of it about Chris Albert. Look into a 30 year old case where he killed Peter Berger in a hit and run accident. Judge Cannone's brother represented him in the case. This was not disclosed to the community when he ran for SB. Also, he had unpaid taxes for years. When the citizens brought it up it suddenly got paid. It goes on and on.
BRIAN ALBERT RETIRED 30 YEARS BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIAN ALBERT WAS ON THE FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE TASK FORCE NOT ONE INTERNAL AFfAiRS COMPLAINT RETIRED IN 2020 WITH A UNBLEMISH RECORD HE IS A UNITED STATES MARINE BRAIN WAS FEATURED IN MARK WAHLBERG BOSTON FINEST THE CORRUPTION WAS YANNETI AND JACKSON BULL SHIT
To me, the elephant in the room is that the serious disciplinary charges and consequences to Canton police all happened POST TRIAL. Why? I’m guessing they are as a result of the FBI investigation and CPD’s wish to avoid further lawsuits or the loss of insurance. My guess? They were hoping KR would be in handcuffs before they owned up to their disgraceful conduct or linkages to cases.
Exactly! All of this was known 2 yrs ago. IMO they felt confident it would never be made public 😮
They wanted Karen to self delete so there would never be a trial. Karen is a strong woman who took on the state and won!
@msmarple.....they had to wait until the mistrial was declared to prevent it from giving the d.a.'s case being thriwn out,or the jury finding karen not guilty and slamming tbmhe door on the commonwealth ability to tty and get away with double jeopardy.i think thats why judge bevis didnt ask the jury in the courtroom if they were hung on all charges or not.
WHAT LAWSUIT ARE YOU TAKING ABOUT
@@theghostofrethsich2813KAREN READ WAS NOT FOUND NOT GUILTY IT WAS A MISTRIAL JUDGE BEV SCHEDULE HEARING JULY 22 FOR RETRIAL DATE
Everyone in America should watch this and follow this situation. These people are true heroes! Peter, sometimes the only time change comes is when good people break the rules.
It is freedom of speech! And these people in power will not change any other way.
Thank goodness our founding fathers broke the rules (Boston Tea Party) so that our once great nation could be found.
Ah, so if I apologize verbally every time I did something wrong / illegal / criminal, it all goes away? Then what’s the point of policing and court … oh wait😂
Thanks so much for covering this, really highlights the extent of the corruption in Canton. Wonder how many other locations have similar issues.
Wait Chris Albert was only “punished” to 6th months (not sure probation or jail time) by Judge Bev’s brother in 1994 where a foreign exchange student was killed in an “accident”. How was she not recused for conflict of interest in the Read trial?
"I was on a HOA Board. It was miserable." 😂☠️😂☠️
I was an ombudsman for my ex husbands boat in the coast guard for the families when we were in puerto rico
Well. I was the only one that spoke English so that was miserable but easy I guess they never wanted to contact me. I felt like a worthless manager given the easiest department bc I only had the job bc I was friends with the supervisor. Very worthless lol I don't even like being the banker in monopoly
I am local and just wanted to say Rita Lombardi (third speaker who said “you’re related to the Albert’s you’re safe!”) , is not “JUST a FKR supporter”, IMO she is the backbone of the FKR movement and needs to be recognized, she’s sacrificed so much to fight for what is right and expose truth! She organized with local and state police so we could peacefully support Karen Read outside of the court house and made it a safe and peaceful environment from the beginning. I cannot express how welcome I felt the first time I went to support, she always reminded people we are SUPPORTING not PROTESTING and that we are peaceful! I didn’t know what to expect the first time I went but I kept coming back because of the positive environment she created with like-minded people. She continues to show up the the select board meetings to fight for what is right and try to make change!
We love you Rita! 👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼💗
An "Executive session" how to limit Agenda to freeze out enemies.....
Thank you for covering this. I have told many people that are watching the Read trial that they should watch these meetings because the issues in Canton are SO MUCH bigger than Karen Read.
If I may, I would like to request more content like this. That was really intriguing and fascinating. This is was a first for me.
Agreed!👍
I had an HOA once that For the life of me couldn’t figure out what we were paying for. We weren’t a gated community there were no common areas like parks or grass areas, there were no areas that required landscaping to be used, never once did I ever see any street cleaning come through. We were paying 60 a month as shake down money. The prior house owned was 90 a quarter but we had a bunch of common areas so at least they were doing work. HOA’s are worse than organized crime syndicates.
Question for you since I’m unfamiliar: are HOA’s required to do an annual report/audit showing expenditures against fees received?
@@MsMarpleyes same as any org.
I sincerely admire the towns people who are standing up to corruption. My heart goes out to them.
I do not blame any of these citizens for being emotional. This entire situation is almost unbelievable. The ones playing dirty will be exposed to all now. Sounds like years of corruption, bullying, and sounds like possibly taking of life. So to expect there won’t be high emotions is ignorant.
DIDN'T YOU HEAR THE LAWYER IN COURT STATE BRIAN ALBERT COLIN AlBERT HIGGINS AND PROCTOR ARE NOT UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION
Peter, "law nerds" have been watching the Young Jerks, Melanie, the 13th Juror and Mazza for a long time, but your massive following and fair analysis are leading the way for truth and justice to many everywhere! Thank you!
THE DA IS AWARE JACKSON AND YANNETI PAID YOU TUBE CREATORS TO PROMOTE PROGANDA
In the small town here in Maine that I live in. The mayor's son was dating my best friend's daughter. There was an incident where the mayor's son kicked the crap out of my best friend's daughter in a McDonald's parking lot. When she filed her police report after going to the hospital, a week later went back to get that report the report. To find out it was never processed and all her medical information concerning what happened was written in a way to cover it up. This isn't a Canton Massachusetts problem this is an everywhere problem!
Aiden and Rita are fighting for justice
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Rita is amazing. I adore her.
@@justshellie She just appears to be a complete whack job.
Aiden just keeps being proved right. And Goddess be with Aiden as he grieves the loss of his mom. I'm devastated for him, and a bit curious if the dead animal on her front lawn, and the treatment of her son, contributed to her death
@@paigemprice You're a complete pushover for con artists. You're devastated for him? LMFAO
It’s so good to see people in the community coming forward and stating all the FACTS of corruption in their town and they are over it. POWER TO THE PEOPLE. Get fix 0f all the corruption!!!
I ❤ the repeat "what if anything" added to the citizens' open comments!!
Missed the live so I’m glad Peter has a premiere on this too! 🎉
I too think Chris Albert's statement was the right thing and do appreciate it was thoughtfully provided. I do not believe it.😊
That Italian lady was feisty AF. I love it
The only reason they are saying anything is because they got caught.
How is it a public comment section when only 5 people get to speak?! That is crazy to me!! The town has like 22k residents so that’s like 0.02% of the population.
They continously shut them down ...every. single. time!!! Corruption is deep in that town 😢
Ok great, you want to sit in a room with all those Whack Jobs for hours, go for it!!!
Cuz the corruption is deeeeeppppp. Welcome to Assachusettes!!
@@carlaamanda86 You look pretty deeeeep yourself there Carla.
What was that pathetic excuse of an apology from Mr Albert. People don't want to hear anything from the bald one. They want this criminal gone. There needs to be prison time for these thugs
A true apology never has to be read, it comes from the heart.
I am so glad you are covering this, Peter. This helps us understand why there is deep distrust and resentment of and toward Canton Police and the Canton Select Board. I can sure understand why people were so accusatory of Canton Police and city leaders, including the judge who presided over the Karen Read trial.
The first thing I will say is that the people in this town town do not trust their government officials. When it gets to the point that citizens are challenging local officials the problems have been there for a long time. The police department needs new leadership, as does the town's government officials. Very enlightening.
For the cops to say that they don't record interviews seems really weird. I've never heard of a police department who does that. So the public is just supposed to take it on faith that the cops are always telling the truth? Does anybody else think that's a little fucked up?
Thanks Peter. Love your perspective.
Peter you have no idea what it must be like living there with all the corruption.
can anyone expose the relationship between bev and who she appointed as foreman. bc there's definitely something
I’m really wondering why the foreman wouldn’t communicate it if the jury was unanimous on 2 of the 3 charges. The statement made it sound like they were hopeless deadlocked on all 3.
Hmmm! I’d forgotten that the judge chose the foreperson of the jury! Mmhm.
Could be they thought they had to be unanimous on all counts. The jurors look to the judge for direction. She also rushed them in before the attorneys could ask anything and rushed the jurors out just as quick.
@@cherylj7460 That’s a Mass procedure/law I do not agree with.
My thoughts exactly! There is something about the wording of the notes all the way thru to declaring the mistrial that raises my suspicion!
I’m happy that you played the Selection Board excerpts. I live in a small town in Massachusetts. I have been overwhelmed at the power dynamics between the police departments and the citizens. I feel helpless, even though I did what I could to speak out about the injustices here. The police act like kings in power. It needs to change. Karen Read’s trial is bringing to light the corruption that I have seen firsthand.
Ditto as a fellow Masstonian!!
@@carlaamanda86 My sympathy!
I left the state and have been trying to explain the dynamics of MA town cops and local boards to my friends outside of MA. They’re a mafia.
"What, if anything"... the question of the year!!
Wow..Canton is breaking apart..hopefully now it will come back together with dignity
Unfortunately I don't think Canton will be able to start to heal until the KR matter is over. With a potential new trial on the horizon that could still be awhile away.
I been watching the meetings , they are very revealing of how the people of canton know how certain families are in town.
Go Rita Gooo!!
I really appreciate your commentary on this and the legal implications
Thank you for your perspective! I watched this live on RA last night but I think I got a lot more out of this with you connecting the dots
Omg Peter, how do you have time for work, thanks for all you do for us.
Here here!
Great coverage! Thank you for breaking down the law and covering the local Canton meeting.
I love how you give grace all the time,,, keeps me coming back