Posted on 04/25/2011 4:37:38 AM PDT by massmike
Gov. Deval Patrick’s ties and campaign support for William Lantigua are in the spotlight as the Lawrence mayor faces a corruption probe and scrutiny of a $35 million state bailout for the down-and-out city.
It was revealed yesterday that state and federal investigators are probing Lantigua’s dealings with Lawrence tow companies, night clubs and taxi outfits. Lantigua has denied the allegations.
The Lantigua bombshell comes as Patrick weathers other distractions.
He’s faced criticism for his national book tour. Last week he was named as a possible witness at the public corruption trial of former House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi.
A campaign spokesman for Patrick could not be reached.
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He’s a Demon Rat, is anyone surprised?
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