Massachusetts mayor's lawyer ignites fury with 'he doesn't speak English' claim amid fraud case

A video of Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePena's lawyer telling reporters "he doesn't speak English, no comment" has set off a social media storm, overshadowing the federal fraud case that prompted the exchange in the first place.

Massachusetts mayor's lawyer ignites fury with 'he doesn't speak English' claim amid fraud case

TL;DR

  • A lawyer for Mayor Brian DePena of Lawrence, Massachusetts, told reporters that the mayor "doesn't speak English."
  • This statement was made in the context of a federal fraud case involving the mayor.
  • A video of the exchange has gone viral on social media, creating a significant reaction.
  • The social media storm has overshadowed the original federal fraud case.