~Massachusetts Government Scandals & Political Corruption~
MA Government, MA Political Scandals & Political Corruption in Massachusetts
Wilkerson hit with another allegation With sentencing near, prosecutors cite no-show job Wilkerson pleaded guilty to attempted extortion. By Jonathan Saltzman Globe Staff / November 20, 2010 With the help of two influential businessmen, one the developer of a major project in her district, former state senator Dianne Wilkerson received a no-show job at a [...]
The five-term city councilor made his initial appearance this afternoon in US District Court in Worcester before Magistrate Judge Timothy Hillman, who is also handling Wilkerson’s case. Turner faces charges of attempted extortion under color of official right — essentially, using his office to obtain an illegal payment — and lying to a government agent.
