Politics & Government

Judge Awards State of Massachusetts Custody of West Hartford Teen

Judge Joseph Johnston issued his ruling today — West Hartford teenager Justina Pelletier will remain in the custody of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, the Boston Globe reports.

Judge Johnston’s ruling was on an agreement presented by the Pelletier’s attorney, that Justina be allowed to leave a facility in Framingham and go home with her parents, provided she receives suitable medical care and schooling, according to Boston.com.


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