Updates on Adolfo!

Hello all,

After William's inquiry last night about Adolfo Martinez, I thought I would call Alan Minuskin this morning. I spoke with him, and although I expected him to be familiar and all caught up, it seemed like he was a bit unsure about where things were with Adolfo.

I then called Hernando, the man who has been helping Adolfo from GBLS. He told me that he does not have representation for his July 8 court date (the date was pushed back two weeks because we filed the discovery with him). I then followed up with the Waltham District Court to see whether a request for translator had been filed from Adolfo. I spoke with a very sweet and helpful woman who confirmed that the court date is July 8 and that he had not put in a request. She allowed me to do that on the phone, and so there will be a Spanish translator there for him now.

I am in the process of trying to follow up with Hernando and Alan. I hope that they connected, as Hernando has been more familiar with the case as he is able to communicate directly with Adolfo, while most of us are at a disadvantage in speaking no or very little Spanish.

My fingers are crossed that maybe some representation can come from BCLAB. But as Alan informed me, most cases they take on in the summer are for the elderly. He was unsure how Adolfo's case slipped through the cracks, however. He said that he was unsure whether Mr. Martinez ever visited BCLAB. William - I think it was our understanding that BCLAB could not take on the case and that he was referred to GBLS, which is why I got in touch with Hernando in the first place. Not so sure how this happened as it did...

Have a good long weekend everyone! Thanks for your continued support. I loved the email brainstorming session that went on last night in regards to an email from a man about about a lease that was going to be ending early. The man emailed back saying: "Thank you very much. I never expected the level of response I have got from your group. I appreciate it and will keep you informed."

See you all next Thursday!

Robyn