City Council meeting for first time since Lawrence mayor's arrest

‘The city is still operating.’ After mayor’s arrest, Lawrence councilors urged to focus on public trust. - The Boston Globe

The city council Tuesday met for the first time since the mayor's arrest last week.

Lawrence city council keeps discussion of mayor’s federal charges open to public

Lawrence residents voiced concerns Tuesday night after learning Mayor Brian DePeña is facing federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering, with some calling for transparency as the City Council considered how to respond.

Lawrence City Council to meet for first time since mayor’s arrest - Boston News, Weather, Sports

The Lawrence City Council is expected to meet Tuesday night. It will be their first meeting since Mayor Brian DePeña was arrested last week. DePeña...

Mayor Accused of Theft Won’t Answer Media Questions - Patriot Newsfeed

The mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, is facing federal charges after prosecutors accused him of diverting pandemic-era small-business relief money into his political campaign, personal tax obligations and real estate debts. Mayor Brian DePena, 61, was arrested Friday following a federal investigation into his handling of Economic Injury Disaster Loan funds obtained through his tire business. DePena faces wire fraud and money laundering charges.…

Lawrence City Council meets after mayor's arrest by FBI

Brian DePeña, the mayor of Lawrence, Massachusetts, was arrested last week on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering.

City Council meeting for first time since Lawrence mayor's arrest

The city council is scheduled to meet Tuesday for the first time since Lawrence Mayor Brian DePeña was arrested and accused of using COVID-19 relief money meant for his tire business to fund his political campaign and pay personal debts.