Politics
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Due to objection, City Council adjourns with no vote
Due to an objection by Fall River City Councilor Steve Camara, the City Council adjourned until next Tuesday in front…
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Firm representing Mayor Correia threatens legal action if City Council removes him using provision
In a letter addressed to City Council President Cliff Ponte Jr, the firm representing Mayor Jasiel Correia II threatened legal…
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Mayor Correia states his innocence at press conference, not stepping down, issues statement
Mayor Jasiel Correia reiterated his innocence today and due to support from his family and supporters, does not plan on…
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More local politicians looking for Mayor Correia to be removed from office
The list is growing of local politicians requesting the removal of Mayor Correia from office either temporarily or permanently. The…
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Special City Council Meeting announced to discuss mayoral position in Fall River
Fall River City Council President has announced in a statement to have the City Council conduct a special meeting in…
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Governor Baker asks Mayor Correia to step aside
The Baker/Polito campaign has asked Mayor Jasiel Correia to currently step aside as leader of the city after Correia’s arrest…
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Mayor Correia issues statement on charges against him
The mayor has just issued a statement. It reads in full: “I want to state, unequivocally, that I am innocent…
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Mayor Correia pleads not guilty, released on bail
Mayor Correia who was arrested and arraigned today on wire and tax fraud, has pleaded not guilty. Correia was released…
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Cliff Ponte could be Fall River’s next mayor
According to the City of Fall River charter, Cliff Ponte Jr could be Fall River’s next mayor. Mayor Correia was…
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U.S. Attorney releases details on indictment, charges concerning Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia
BOSTON – Jasiel F. Correia II, the Mayor of Fall River, was arrested this morning and charged with wire and…
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