Closing Arguments Set for Corruption Trial of Former Suffolk County Sheriff - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Closing arguments set for corruption trial of former Suffolk County Sheriff - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Closing arguments are set to begin in the federal corruption trial of the former Suffolk County Sheriff. Steven Tompkins is accused of extorting $50,000 from...

In Ascend Wellness Suffolk sheriff extortion trial testimony reveals company donated $USD1 Million To Last Prisoner Project

WBUR reports The star prosecution witness in the federal corruption trial of Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins read aloud private texts and emails the two exchanged over the years, writing at one point about his “love” for the man he’s now testifying against. Prosecutors asked the witness, Frank Perullo, a cannabis executive, to read aloud […]

Federal Judge Refuses to Acquit Massachusetts Sheriff in Extortion Case Tied to Ascend Wellness

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A federal judge has rejected an effort to end the criminal case against Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins before it reaches the jury, keeping two federal extortion charges tied to marijuana company Ascend Wellness Holdings alive as the trial nears its conclusion. U.S. District Judge Myong J. Joun denied the defense request Tuesday after prosecutors completed their presentation of evidenc…