BOSTON (AP) — A once celebrated young Massachusetts mayor urged a court on Tuesday to throw out a jury’s verdict convicting him of fraud and corruption, accusing prosecutors of carrying out an “unfair smear campaign in the courtroom.” Lawyers for former…
BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE)- The Providence man charged with kidnapping and brutally murdering a 23-year-old woman- will soon learn if he will face the death penalty. Louis Coleman was arrested in 2019 after allegedly kidnapping and killing Boston native, Jassy Correia,…
BOSTON, M.A. (WLNE) — Former Fall River mayor, Jasiel Correia, has been convicted by a jury of 21 of 24 federal charges against him. Correia’s convictions include extortion, wire fraud, and filing…
BOSTON, MASS (WLNE) - A jury found Former Fall River Mayor, Jasiel Correia, guilty of 21 out of 24 counts. The counts include wire fraud, and tax fraud, in relation to his Sno Owl App. Correia was found not guilty…
BOSTON (WLNE) - The federal corruption trial of former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia will resume today at the U.S. District Court in Boston. Opening arguments are set…
University of Rhode Island Press Release KINGSTON, R.I. – Rhode Island had five players earn honors as CAA Football announced its 2020 postseason awards Wednesday. Freshman running back Kevin Brown, Jr. was the league's Offensive Rookie of the Year. Senior fullback Joey Kenny was named…
BOSTON (AP) — After he was elected mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, at just 23 years old, it seemed Jasiel Correia’s political career had nowhere to go but up. Bright and dynamic, Correia charmed voters by portraying himself as a…
BOSTON (AP) — After he was elected mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, at just 23 years old, it seemed Jasiel Correia’s political career had nowhere to go but up. Bright and dynamic, Correia charmed voters by portraying himself as a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Phase Three begins on Tuesday but bars and clubs will remain under Phase Two guidelines. "Bars that are able to provide seated service to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I.-- The city of Providence has postponed its sale of estates for unpaid taxes to an unspecified date in the future, according to a statement from city spokeswoman Patricia Socarras. The auction was originally scheduled to be held Thursday,…
PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) - The Providence City Council says there has been an "unacceptable" increase in trash build-up since the declaration of the state of emergency in the city. City Council President Pro Tempore, Michael Correia, and Senior Deputy Majority…
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - The trial of a Massachusetts mayor facing federal investment fraud and extortion charges has been delayed several months. U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Andrew Lelling said Monday the trial of former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia…
A longtime food distributor in New Bedford that's been helping the community stock-up on supplies during the coronavirus outbreak was hit by an overnight fire early Tuesday…
The scandals of the Correia administration have consumed much of the political discussion here, but the mayor-elect says it's a new era.
Paul Coogan is set to take the oath of office as Fall River's new mayor after defeating embattled incumbent, Jasiel Correia by a landslide.
Two Providence Department of Public Works employees are facing consequences after an alleged racial incident on the job.
In the last two decades, activists estimate more than 60 people have been murdered.
Wednesday marked day one for Fall River Mayor-elect Paul Coogan after his overwhelming win Tuesday night.
Voters overwhelmingly elected school committee member Paul Coogan as the new mayor of Fall River Tuesday night.
As voters across the country hit the polls for Election Day, residents of Fall River will decide whether they want a new leader in town, after Incumbent Mayor Jasiel Correia was arrested twice in the
One day after Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia surprisingly announced that he was leaving office and suspended his reelection efforts, a write-in candidate launched a long shot campaign. Correia was de
This follows an announcement by Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia saying that he'll be taking a leave of absence and suspending his re-election campaign.
Mayor Jasiel Correia will make a “significant” announcement regarding his re-election campaign and the future of Fall River on Tuesday.
Mayor Jasiel Correia will make a “significant” announcement regarding his re-election campaign and the future of Fall River on Tuesday.
