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September 25, 2007

DAs want answers from Patrick on casino plans

BOSTON -- The state's district attorneys want to question Gov. Deval Patrick about his casino proposal, saying they'll consider publicly opposing the legislation unless the governor satisfies their concerns about crime.

Along with the tax revenue, resort casinos like the three that Patrick wants to license in Massachusetts will bring increases in property crimes, child neglect, and possibly prostitution and organized crime, said Jonathan Blodgett, Essex district attorney and president of the Massachusetts District Attorneys Association.

Read the full Associated Press story.

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