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Former Boston Councilor Appeals for Community Service Instead of Prison Following Corruption Conviction

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Boston, Massachusetts – Former City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson has requested a federal judge to sentence her to community service instead of prison following her conviction for public corruption earlier this year. The plea follows Fernandes Anderson’s guilty plea in May to charges related to a kickback scheme, which authorities allege occurred in a City Hall bathroom. Multiple Boston Democratic officials have also urged the judge to show leniency in her sentencing. In recent court filings, discussions have emerged between prosecutors and Fernandes Anderson’s legal team regarding her punishment. Public defender Scott Lauer argues that … Read more

Disgraced City Councilor Flees to Russia, Joins Russian Army Before Trial on Child Pornography Charges

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Holyoke, Massachusetts – Wilmer Puello-Mota, a former city councilor, has reportedly evaded his trial on child pornography charges by fleeing the country. Puello-Mota, who had aspirations for a political career, believed that the criminal charges had ruined his life, according to his lawyer David Cicilline. Fearing a bleak future in his hometown, Puello-Mota opted to join the Russian army instead. The case has gained global attention after a video surfaced, showing Puello-Mota signing a contract to join the Russian armed services. Puello-Mota had been facing charges of possession of child pornography after police discovered explicit … Read more