A former shelter director is shedding light on serious failures in Massachusetts’ migrant shelter system following the sentencing of illegal alien Cory Alvarez for the aggravated rape of a child. This case is not just isolated; it is part of a disturbing trend in a sanctuary state where serious crimes against vulnerable children have occurred at taxpayer-funded facilities.
Alvarez, a Haitian national, was sentenced to 10 to 12 years in prison after being convicted for raping a 15-year-old girl living in a Rockland shelter. His arrest in 2024 by local police came amid allegations of sexual assault within state-run shelters designed to provide support to migrants. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement later apprehended him, revealing he had violated the terms of his entry into the country.
“Kicking the can down the road isn’t going to cut it,” said Fetherston, the whistleblower and former director of a migrant shelter. “This is total government failure.” He argues that state officials, including Governor Maura Healey, are avoiding accountability for the safety of children in these shelters. “No one at the top is taking responsibility,” he added.
Fetherston has previously highlighted alarming cases of sexual abuse in similar shelters. He recounted how another illegal alien, Ronald Joseph, raped and impregnated his own daughter. When confronted, Joseph threatened Fetherston instead of facing justice. Despite the horrific nature of his crime, he was not arrested until months later—and only after significant pressure. “The state didn’t protect these children,” Fetherston stated emphatically. “If you’re not going to protect children, you shouldn’t be in office.”
Governor Healey has claimed that she “inherited a disaster” regarding the shelter system and has taken action to improve it. These measures include instituting criminal background checks and limiting the length of stay for residents. However, Fetherston insists these checks were ineffective. “Not a single one of these people was vetted,” he asserted. He criticized the governor’s approach, stating that no meaningful safeguards were put in place before the shelters were populated with unverified individuals.
While Fetherston acknowledges that “98 percent of the people” in these shelters are decent individuals, he warns that the small percentage of dangerous offenders poses a substantial risk. “The taxpayers need to realize that…you’re funding these rapes and assaults of little girls,” he said. This acknowledgment reflects a growing concern that community resources are stretched thin as they absorb the fallout from reckless policies.
Since the state began its recent reforms, Fetherston has observed troubling trends: an increase in auto accidents and overwhelmed school districts. “Where do you pull the money from? Do you pull money from police? From fire? Do you not fix the roads that year?” he questioned, encapsulating the difficult choices facing local leaders as they respond to rising demands from new residents.
Alvarez’s arrival in the U.S. was made possible through a policy initiated by the current administration, designed to allow certain migrants to enter legally. However, the lack of robust vetting has raised serious concerns about the implications for public safety. This situation reflects a broader crisis in managing migration and its impacts on local communities.
As these alarming accounts continue to surface, they serve as a stark reminder of the critical need for accountability and effective management in taxpayer-funded programs meant to support vulnerable populations. The tragic stories of abuse and neglect emphasize the failures of those in power and the urgent responsibility of state officials to prioritize the protection of children above political narratives.
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