Watch: Lawyer hits car while trying to escape reporters outside courthouse
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Summary
A lawyer for Mayor Brian DePeña attempted to escape reporters outside Boston Federal Court by driving away, but instead rear-ended a parked vehicle. The incident occurred after the mayor's arraignment last Friday. No specific details on injuries or damage are mentioned. Prosecutors have alleged that the mayor improperly used over $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans.
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Story summary
Last Friday, outside Boston Federal Court, a lawyer, who was representing Lawrence, Massachusetts Mayor Brian DePeña, hit a parked car while trying to escape reporters. The incident occurred after the mayor's arraignment on charges that he improperly used over $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans. The lawyer, attempting to leave the scene, remarked that next time he would bring bodyguards with him. This comment sparked attention and criticism towards the mayor's attorney.
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📰 Lawyer Hits Reporter Outside Courthouse
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Watch: Lawyer hits car while trying to escape reporters outside courthouse
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A lawyer attracted unwanted attention outside Boston Federal Court following Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePeña's arraignment last Friday.
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lawyer → attract → arraignment
The mayor's attorney rear-ended a parked vehicle while attempting to leave the area and remarked that he would bring bodyguards with him next time.
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Prosecutors allege DePeña improperly used more than $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans.
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DePeña → allege → loans
