NewzLawrence Mayor Brian DePeña has publicly stated that the criminal charges announced against him are political in nature. The allegations, made public last Friday, involve charges of wire fraud and money laundering stemming from the alleged misuse of COVID-19 small business relief loans.
DePeña, who is of Dominican descent, serves as the mayor of Lawrence. The case centers on financial irregularities related to pandemic-era relief funds intended to support small businesses during the public health crisis.
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