NEW: Speaker Mattiello, Mayor Elorza “Disappointed” in Fox Felony Charges
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
Following Tuesday morning’s press conference where US Attorney Peter Nerohna, Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, and representatives of the FBI and IRS announced bribery, wire fraud, and tax evasion charges against former Speaker of the House Gordon Fox, current Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza both issued statements expressing disappointment in the former Speaker.
”There is no place for public corruption and I am extremely disappointed to learn about the charges against former Speaker Fox,” said Mattiello. “The matter will be handled appropriately in the courts and the interest of the public and justice will ultimately be served. While this closes a very sad chapter, the House will continue to move forward and focus on the needs of the state.”
Mayor Elorza stated that “Public corruption at any level of government will not be tolerated. I am particularly disappointed that an important City board was used as an avenue for such corruption. I applaud the work of the U.S. Attorney, the Attorney General, and other law enforcement entities in prosecuting this case and bringing it to justice. My administration is investigating whether the license can be legally revoked.”GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
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