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Public Interest Sparks Appeal for Gomes da Silva's Police Records

3/6/2026

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Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts invited Marcelo Gomes da Silva to the State of the Union address.
The Milford Police Department denied a public records request for Gomes da Silva's police reports, citing Massachusetts law.
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 19, says he has never been charged and was unaware of the reports.
The Boston Herald appeals the denial, citing public interest in Gomes da Silva's case.

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Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts invited Marcelo Gomes da Silva to the State of the Union address.
The Milford Police Department denied a public records request for Gomes da Silva's police reports, citing Massachusetts law.
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 19, says he has never been charged and was unaware of the reports.
The Boston Herald appeals the denial, citing public interest in Gomes da Silva's case.