Joe “The Bull” Lally
Joe Lally fends off lawyers By Peter Gelzinis | Friday, May 20, 2011 | http://www.bostonherald.com Photo by Patrick Whittemore As 4 p.m. neared, U.S. District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf looked at Sal DiMasi’s lawyer, Billy Cintolo, and then looked at the clock. “Mr. Cintolo, how much longer do you anticipate?” Wolf asked. “I’m tired, judge,” Billy sighed, “it’s been a long day.” Billy was the last of three... [Read More...]
Boston Probation Department Scandal – Commissionor Christopher J. Bulger Corruption
Special counsel’s report puts another Bulger under microscope Top O’Brien aide suspended, may face disbarment By Stephanie Ebbert Globe Staff / November 20, 2010 Related Patronage in the Probation Dept. At probation, stories of favoritism mount Top House leader downplays finding of corruption in probation agency Special counsel’s report puts another Bulger under microscope Finneran... [Read More...]
Arthur Hitchman ABCC inspector indicted
ABCC Inspector indicted on bribery charges By State House News Service | Monday, September 27, 2010 | http://www.bostonherald.com Prosecutors have indicted an Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABCC) inspector on extortion and bribery charges for allegedly taking money from a restaurant owner trying to get a liquor license for a new restaurant in Everett, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. Arthur Hitchman,... [Read More...]
Mass Booze News Scandal – State Rep. Michael J. Rodrigues NH Tax Free Cocktail Run
Pol nabbed on New Hampshire booze run By Michele McPhee, Dave Wedge and Hillary Chabot | Wednesday, September 2, 2009 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Local Politics A Westport lawmaker who voted to hike the state sales and alcohol taxes was spotted brazenly piling booze in his car – adorned with his State House license plate – in the parking lot of a tax-free New Hampshire liquor store, the Herald has learned. Michael... [Read More...]
Sal DiMasi Fraud Rap
Salvatore DiMasi faces fraud rap By Dave Wedge & Hillary Chabot | Wednesday, June 3, 2009 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Local Politics Photo by Angela Rowlings Ex-Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi is facing up to 20 years in prison for allegedly taking kickbacks in yet another State House corruption scandal that has cast a pall over Beacon Hill and sent the onetime iron-fisted leader’s former colleagues scrambling for cover. DiMasi... [Read More...]
Senator J. James Marzilli plea deal could protect pension
Marzilli plea deal could protect pension, bring dismissal of charges By Lisa Redmond, lredmond@lowellsun.com Updated: 04/11/2009 06:37:55 AM EDT LOWELL — A possible plea bargain is in the works that could allow embattled former state Sen. J. James Marzilli to not only keep his pension, but eventually have criminal charges alleging that he accosted four women in downtown Lowell dismissed. Marzilli’s attorney, Terrence Kennedy, met behind... [Read More...]
Agawam Mayor Susan Dawson
CLICK HERE – Article Courtesy of MASS LIVE Love Triangle Assault – Susan Dawson Agawam mayor Susan Dawson attacked at Max’s Tavern in Springfield Posted by mbrault April 08, 2009 22:19PM Susan R. Dawson By PATRICK JOHNSON pjohnson@repub.com SPRINGFIELD – Agawam Mayor Susan R. Dawson was attacked by another woman Wednesday night as she left the ladies’ room at Max’s Tavern by the Naismith Memorial Basketball... [Read More...]
State Senator Marian Walsh
Walsh pulls out amid uproar Senator will not pursue $120,000-a-year state post By Frank Phillips, Globe Staff | April 1, 2009 State Senator Marian Walsh abandoned her appointment yesterday to a $120,000-a-year position at a state authority, a decision that follows two tumultuous weeks for Governor Deval Patrick and was made amid what Walsh described as a “tsunami” of public outrage. “I feel I have become the issue,” said... [Read More...]
BUSTED- $23k stuffed in her bra- SENATOR DIANE WILKERSON
BUSTED- $23k stuffed in her bra- SENATOR DIANE WILKERSON “Vote For Dianne Wilkerson” State Senator Dianne Wilkerson was arrested for Corruption Charges. Deval Patrick supported her campaign even though she has had prior problems with the law. State Senator Diane Wilkerson Arrested U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, Michael Sullivan, announces charges against State Senator Diane Wilkerson. Dianne Wilkerson Asked to Leave Massachusetts State... [Read More...]
Dianne Wilkerson Bribe
So how much bribe money will a legislator’s bra hold anyway? Here’s an important state political story we almost missed given all the sound and fury surrounding the climax of the 2008 presidential election race between Barack Obama and John McCain and their trusty sidekicks, Joe Biden and Sarah Palin. For a brief change of pace we’re going to tell you about Massachusetts state senator Dianne Wilkerson. She’s a Democrat who’s... [Read More...]