A top Democrat in Massachusetts is facing major heat after federal prosecutors announced the arrest of State Representative Chris Flanagan for embezzlement in a jaw-dropping case that exposes just how far some elected officials will go to cling to power—and hide their personal financial mess.
Flanagan, 37, was taken into custody Friday morning and now faces federal charges for allegedly siphoning off more than $36,000 from a former employer to bankroll everything from his reelection campaign to a shopping spree that included toys, appliances, and even “personal psychic services.”
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The arrest, led by U.S. Attorney Leah Foley—appointed by the Trump administration—has set off political shockwaves in the deep-blue state, with calls for Flanagan’s resignation mounting from both sides of the aisle.
“This alleged scheme was calculated on every level. No one is entitled to power by way of fraud, and the people of Massachusetts deserve better,” Foley declared in a blunt statement following the arrest.
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