On behalf of the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Attorney Wood filed an amicus memorandum in support of the petition of thirteen defendants in the currently infamous “brothel case.” Like all members of the public, they are entitled to the presumption of innocence and a non-public show cause hearing to determine if there is probable cause that they committed a crime. The exceptions to the rule requiring closed hearings that are meant to ensure integrity in government do not apply here. None of the people involved is a person seeking or holding political office or in other key government positions, or in any other position as a public figure. If probable cause is found, the cases will be public. If probable cause is not found against these private individuals, the law does not entitle the public to know about such unsubstantiated allegations.