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News  Fall River Mayor Indicted on New Bribery, Extortion and Conspiracy Charges

Mayor Jasiel F. Correia II and four others were charged by the U.S. Attorney on September 6, 2019.
9/06/2019
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A joint effort by federal and state agencies, including the Massachusetts Inspector General’s Office, found evidence that Mayor Jasiel F. Correia II allegedly extorted hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from marijuana vendors, a building owner and Correia's former chief of staff.  Four others were also charged, including the former chief of staff.

See the U.S. Attorney's Office press release for more information.

Media Contact

Phone

Call Jack Meyers at (617) 722-8822

Online

Email Jack Meyers at John.Meyers@state.ma.us

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