Mayor's lawyer collides with parked car while fleeing reporters at Boston courthouse
After Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña's arraignment, his attorney struck a stationary vehicle while trying to escape a swarm of reporters outside the Boston Federal Court.
Following the court appearance of Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña, the lawyer representing him attempted to leave the scene and rear-ended a parked car. The incident occurred as reporters crowded the courthouse steps. The attorney joked that he would hire bodyguards for future outings. Prosecutors have charged the mayor with misusing over $1.5 million in COVID-era small-business loans.
Why it matters
The episode highlights the intense media scrutiny surrounding the mayor's legal case and the potential for mishaps in high-tension public settings.
How this story developed
- Aug 14 Two Democratic Local Officials Face Federal Fraud and Money-Laundering Charges
- Aug 17 Federal agents executed a raid and arrested Lawrence mayor Brian DePena.
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