politics
Watch: Lawyer hits car while trying to escape reporters outside courthouse
A lawyer attracted unwanted attention outside Boston Federal Court following Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePeña's arraignment last Friday. The mayor's attorney rear-ended a parked vehicle while attempting to leave the area and remarked that he would bring bodyguards with him next time. Prosecutors allege DePeña improperly used more than $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans.
TL;DR
- Mayor Brian DePeña's attorney was involved in a car accident outside Boston Federal Court.
- The attorney rear-ended a parked vehicle while attempting to leave the area.
- The attorney cited unwanted attention from reporters as a reason for the incident and mentioned bringing bodyguards next time.
- Prosecutors allege Mayor DePeña improperly used over $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans.