An invitation-only meeting was convened by Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the death of Stephenson King Jr., who was fatally shot by Boston Police Officer Nicholas O’Malley in March — now indicted by a grand jury in connection with the case.
A statement from the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said the meeting covered general topics, including a history of prior similar meetings, general discussion about probable cause and grand jury functions. It also discussed protocols for body-worn camera evidence, though no details of the O’Malley case were shared or discussed.
District Attorney Kevin Hayden said after the meeting that it had been “a transparent discussion around all the issues surrounding the case and involving the death of Mr. King.” He also stated the reason why the office would still not be publicly releasing the footage was discussed…