Luke Ryan

Criminal defense & civil rights attorney. Creator of #ThisDateInTheDrugWar. "Unprofessional" in Netflix's #HowToFixADrugScandal. Opinions are personal.

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

Thank you to everyone for the many kind & thoughtful emails, letters, & calls I’ve received since the release of #HowToFixADrugScandal. It's uplifting to hear from people who've seen the series & recognize the need for systemic change. @erinleecarr @segalmr @JaredOlanoff

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

@SheaSerrano The "Benny Blanco from the Bronx" trophy given to the player who did something nobody saw coming. (For example, when somebody like Malachi Flynn randomly drops 50 against the Hawks)

[The Mass Public Defenders (CPCS) @CPCSnews]

CPCS is seeking a Trial Attorney position in our Worcester Public Defender Division Office to take cases in District and Superior Court. Join the fight and help the people of Massachusetts. Apply today.

https://t.co/VCQlQxS1Md

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

@VanLathan A few years ago, I would've said Star Wars and hoped I didn't end up somewhere like Alderaan. Post-Season 1 of Andor, get me anywhere else. Being an average Joe criminal defense attorney is bad enough in this universe. The criminal legal system in Niamos seems way worse.

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

I wonder if it's ever occurred to him that the reason people laugh when he makes jokes is because he surrounds himself with sycophants

[Fifty Shades of Whey @davenewworld_2]

Elon Musk deleted his "joke" after it got nearly 40 million impressions

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

@GrageDustin And he would've got away with it if it wasn't . . . oh wait, that's another dog that Scout played with at the dog park.

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

@SheaSerrano Agreed. Thanks for sharing this.

[The Mass Public Defenders (CPCS) @CPCSnews]

Following audit, Holyoke Police made improvements. A new chief could bring more change

https://t.co/mGLTdaIRcj

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

This sort of thing happens all the time & illustrates why the "dry labbing" part of the MA drug lab scandal was so problematic.

Police thought this substance was meth in a traffic stop. It wasn’t - https://t.co/zzu9GMGycy

[The Sentencing Project @SentencingProj]

NEW REPORT: Despite a wave of reforms across America that reduce the use of juvenile life without parole (JLWOP) sentences, thousands of youth and emerging adults have been left behind even though their sentences are essentially the same.

[People's Parity Project @PeoplesParity]

🚨 JUST RELEASED 🚨

PPP's new report examines the professional diversity (or lack thereof) on the Massachusetts bench.

Spoiler alert: the bench is filled with former prosecutors and corporate attorneys.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/9VqdHA7Ok4

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

@ParisNoire Can't put into words how good a brownie sounds right now

[The Mass Public Defenders (CPCS) @CPCSnews]

Judge: State Police violated wiretap law in drug cases in Worcester County

https://t.co/lflG60XGe0 via @BostonGlobe

[Matthew Segal @segalmr]

PEOPLE OF EARTH: Do you like civil rights & civil liberties? Do you like courts... where it's possible to advance those things?

Apply to be a staff attorney in the ACLU's State Supreme Court Initiative!

DC➡️ https://t.co/F5IVp98DqL

NYC➡️ https://t.co/k6g6DAWAfX

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

@SheaSerrano Thank you so much for making Primo happen. While I obviously wish there were more seasons, I am incredibly grateful for what you gave us.

[abenedetti @AbenedettiCPCS]

State definition of ‘juvenile offender’ should follow the science https://t.co/baw0IDjE9p via @BostonGlobe

[Adam Parkhomenko @AdamParkhomenko]

HOLY SHIT! This new ad from a state senator in North Carolina is incredible!!!

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

#PutUpOrShutUp

[Gilbert King @Gilbert_King]

If @SAO10Florida truly desires an “honest review” of the Schofield case, SA Brian Haas can refer it to a Conviction Integrity Unit for an independent review of everything, including our reporting. I stand by my work. Will the 10th stand by theirs?

https://t.co/kJINSEQlw2

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

@John_Karalis In that moment, I think the only justification for such a call would be if it created an advantage for the offense. Because this one didn't, it should have been a no-call.

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

This podcast chronicles one of the great (ongoing) injustices of our time. Hopefully, the hearing on 4/17 will lead to a step in the direction of sanity.

[Gilbert King @Gilbert_King]

Leo Schofield’s parole hearing will be held in Tallahassee on April 17th. Kelsey and I will be there to cover it. Stay tuned for more details. #BoneValley

https://t.co/Cc0tnIpSky

[Luke Ryan @LukeRyanLawMA]

@aminajadeTV What???? You are terrific and will be sorely missed. Best wishes moving forward.