Massachusetts to pardon ‘hundreds of thousands’ with marijuana charges

Governor Maura Healey announces plans to pardon all simple marijuana possession charges from the state

The Massachusetts governor, Maura Healey, announced plans to pardon all simple marijuana possession charges from the state, which could impact “hundreds of thousands” who have faced charges.

“We believe this is the most sweeping cannabis pardon announced by any governor in the United States. The reason we do this is simple: justice requires it,” Healey said at a press conference Wednesday.