NewzBrian DePeña, the mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was arrested by the FBI this past Friday on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering. The allegations concern the misuse of over 1.6 million dollars in pandemic-related financial aid loans intended for small businesses.
Following his initial appearance in federal court, DePeña was released under specific conditions. The legal proceedings are ongoing as the court addresses the charges related to the federal assistance funds.
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