US EditionFormer Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91
PROVIDENCE COUNTY, RHODE ISLAND, JUL 9 – Edward DiPrete served three terms as Rhode Island governor and was convicted for accepting over $250,000 in bribes, becoming the state's only governor jailed for corruption.
- Former Rhode Island Governor Edward DiPrete died at 91, confirmed by Secretary of State Gregg Amore after celebrating his birthday.
- During his 1985-1991 terms, DiPrete, a Republican, later became Rhode Island's first governor to serve prison for corruption.
- DiPrete and his son were indicted on March 29, 1994, for accepting at least $294,000 in bribes; he pleaded guilty on December 11, 1998, to 18 counts admitting $250,000 in kickbacks.
- After pleading guilty, DiPrete served one year in a work-release program and had his $50,777 pension revoked in 1999.
- Political analyst Darrell West states DiPrete’s prison sentence became his lasting legacy, despite his hopes that Rhode Islanders remember his achievements after 1999.
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Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete dies at 91
Former Rhode Island Governor Edward DiPrete has died at 91. His former chief of staff confirmed that he passed away after celebrating his birthday with family on Tuesday.
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Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete Passes Away on 91st Birthday - Newport Buzz
Newport Buzz Former Rhode Island Gov. Edward DiPrete Passes Away on 91st Birthday Former Rhode Island Governor Edward D. “Ed” DiPrete, who served the state from 1985 to 1991, died Tuesday on his 91st birthday. Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore confirmed the news on X, writing, “I’m saddened to hear of the passing of Governor Ed DiPrete. My thoughts are with his family and friends as they navigate this difficult time.” Born in Cranston …
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