Sheriff Tompkins Faces Judge in Extortion Case Involving Pot Stock Deal

Healey: Indicted sheriff to 'step away' from duties

BOSTON — Embattled Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins will step down from his post while he defends himself against federal extortion charges.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins to step away from role amid extortion charges, Gov. Healey says

In a statement Wednesday, Healey called the allegations against Tompkins "serious" and said the position is a "full-time job that demands full time attention."

Sheriff Tompkins to step away as federal extortion case plays out

BOSTON (SHNS) - Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins will step away from his official duties while extortion charges against him play out in federal court and a deputy will assume control of the department, the governor and attorney general announced Wednesday morning. The Democrat in the midst of a six-year term that runs through 2028 has faced questions about his ability to continue serving as sheriff while he faces charges that he used his …

Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins takes ‘medical leave’ amid federal extortion charges

Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins took medical leave Tuesday from his role at the sheriff’s department as he faces federal extortion charges, his lawyer said Wednesday morning shortly after Gov. Maura Healey announced the sheriff had agreed to “step away” from his post.

Sheriff Tompkins faces judge in extortion case involving pot stock deal

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins faces federal extortion charges involving the purchase of an equity interest in a Boston-based cannabis company.

Suffolk County sheriff to ‘step away' until federal case against him is resolved

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins, who is facing federal extortion charges, has agreed to "step away" from his position until the federal case against him is resolved, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced Wednesday morning.