Former State Official Cleared of Wrongdoing After RI Ethics Trial Tied to Philly Trip

Former RI official wins fight to clear his name of ethical misconduct charges on 2023 Philly trip

Jim Thorsen, former administration director, takes questions from reporters after the Rhode Island Ethics Commission voted not to charge him with ethics violations at a meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Photo by Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current)Former administration director Jim Thorsen walked out of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission’s downtown Providence office visibly lighter Wednesday, free from the weight of ethical misconduct allegatio…

Jim Thorsen wins fight to clear his name of ethical misconduct charges on 2023 Philly trip • Rhode Island Current

Jim Thorsen, former administration director, takes questions from reporters after the Rhode Island Ethics Commission voted not to charge him with ethics violations at a meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Photo by Nancy Lavin/Rhode Island Current)Former administration director Jim Thorsen walked out of the Rhode Island Ethics Commission’s downtown Providence office visibly lighter Wednesday, free from the weight of ethical misconduct allegatio…

Former state official cleared of wrongdoing after RI ethics trial tied to Philly trip

The ethics issue was tied to a 2023 trip to Philadelphia where Thorsen's subordinate solicited free food and luxury items.