Cambridge City Councillor Paul F. Toner has publicly acknowledged his involvement in a Greater Boston brothel ring, where he allegedly arranged to pay for sex. In a statement, he expressed deep remorse for the pain caused to his loved ones. His lawyer defended him, highlighting his character and commitment to public service. Authorities are pursuing charges against 28 men linked to the ring, which had been under investigation since the operators' arrests in November 2023. This case has prompted significant public interest, as names of the alleged sex buyers are being revealed.
I caused pain for the people I care about most. For that, I will be forever sorry, Toner said in a statement.
Toner's lawyer described him as a man of high character, stating, He's a hard working city councilor, and the City of Cambridge is lucky to have him.
Speculation has swirled around the identities of the alleged sex buyers since federal authorities arrested the brothels' operators in November 2023.
This is an ongoing legal matter and I will not have further comment at this time, Toner stated, reflecting the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation.
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