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.
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.