Public Official Under Investigation for Alleged Misuse of Authority in Cannabis Industry Deal
A senior elected official from a major East Coast county has come under federal investigation following allegations related to a business agreement involving a Boston-based cannabis company. The Sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts — a position responsible for overseeing more than 1,000 employees — is currently facing legal proceedings connected to a potential conflict of interest.
According to federal documents, the sheriff’s office partnered with a cannabis company in an initiative aimed at supporting social equity by helping formerly incarcerated individuals gain employment. As part of this collaboration, a letter of support was issued to assist the company in obtaining a state license to operate.
However, authorities now allege that following this endorsement, there may have been efforts to secure a financial interest in…
A senior elected official from a major East Coast county has come under federal investigation following allegations related to a business agreement involving a Boston-based cannabis company. The Sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts — a position responsible for overseeing more than 1,000 employees — is currently facing legal proceedings connected to a potential conflict of interest.
According to federal documents, the sheriff’s office partnered with a cannabis company in an initiative aimed at supporting social equity by helping formerly incarcerated individuals gain employment. As part of this collaboration, a letter of support was issued to assist the company in obtaining a state license to operate.
However, authorities now allege that following this endorsement, there may have been efforts to secure a financial interest in…
