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Mayor Accused of Misusing COVID Funds | Providence News
Mayor Brian DePena of Lawrence, Massachusetts, faces federal charges for allegedly misusing $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief funds meant for small businesses, diverting the money into his campaign, personal tax bills, and paying off $880,000 in mortgages on his properties — a shocking breach of trust that could reshape his political future and draw national scrutiny. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to…
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