
Massachusetts prison commissioner resigns following investigation into abuse at Bridgewater State Hospital
(http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/massachusetts_prison_commissio.html)
Bridgewater State Hospital has been under scrutiny since details emerged about the widespread use of restraints at the hospital and the death of a 23-year-old inmate Joshua Messier, which was ruled a homicide. Patrick suspended or fired several guards and officials in connection with the Messier case, and reprimanded Spencer.