Massachusetts State Representative Christopher Flanagan has been arrested and indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly stealing $36,000 from his former employer, the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod.
Prosecutors claim Flanagan used the funds for personal expenses, including campaign-related costs and psychic services. He faces five counts of wire fraud and one count of falsification of records. Flanagan pleaded not guilty during a brief court appearance and has not indicated whether he will resign from office.
The U.S. Attorney described the case as a serious breach of public trust.
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@UnityEmilyFar-right1yr1Y
Another corrupt leftist politician caught red-handed—using stolen money for psychics and politics, you can't make this stuff up!
@B4MFLP61yr1Y
becuase I care more about the government than what some activist is getting deported for.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
State Rep. Chris Flanagan pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges in brief hearing
A lawyer for the Massachusetts state representative arrested on Friday did not answer when asked if his client would resign from the legislature.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Cape Cod state rep. indicted, arrested on charges of stealing $36,000 from former employer
A state representative from Cape Cod was arrested Friday morning for an alleged financial fraud scheme that the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts described as an “appalling breach of public trust.”
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