Former gang member seeks pardon, may run for Boston City Council

BostonHerald.com ^ | December 22, 2014 | Gintautas Dumcius

[Beowulf9]

Saying he has reformed his life, current and former law enforcement officials on Monday backed the proposed pardon of a man convicted of armed assault with attempt to murder for his part in a 1989 shooting that left a victim paralyzed.

True-See Allah, formerly known as Troy Christopher Watson, was not the shooter, but he was convicted for participating in the shooting of Macarthur Williams, who was paralyzed. With an eye on a potential Boston City Council bid, he is seeking a pardon for the conviction as well as possession of marijuana and receiving a stolen motor vehicle.

[RginTN]

Party affiliation missing so he’s a democrat.

Does he support gun control & tougher penalties for those who use guns while committing crimes I wonder.

[Veggie Todd]

I’m sure he’ll be the Libtards darling!

[Organic Panic]

He is an aspiring rapper didn’t do nuthin and is turning his life around. He is a good boy and loves his kids...

[PCPOET7]

the big thing is what sort of life has he been living since he got out of jail. I cant see giving him a pardon unless he has been out of jail for years and he has proven that he deserves to have his voting rights back by the action he has taken. I don't care if he claims to be democrat or republican , conservative or liberal. if you support giving the rights back to a felon it has to be blind in this way but the person has to be deserving of it. My personal feeling is that it should rarely be done. There are consequences to what you do in life and participating in a felony is a big deal and should eliminate most people from political life

[9thLife]

In the esteemed tradition of Mayor Curley.

[ronnie raygun]

Sounds like another presidential hopefull, warren has competition. Does he speak nicely not like the other blacks? Won’t catch bubba making a comment like in years passed he would be getting me coffee. If crack head marion barry NJ mayor could get elected time after time he has a chance

[DaveA37]

“True-See Allah”............. The name gave it away so they didn’t have to mention anything about him being a demodummie.

[Fido969]

He’ll probably be the most honest guy in that crowd.

[arthurus]

He’s obviously turned his life around, became a moslem. Deport him, now.