""Her guilty plea today says what she refuses to admit in her media interviews: she broke the law, lied to the public, and used her office for her own personal gain.""
""Ms. Fernandes Anderson leaves a legacy not of a selfless trailblazer, but one of fraud, greed, and deceit.""
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty to two counts related to a kickback scheme, where she funneled money back to herself through a staff member. Prosecutors recommended a sentence of one year and one day in prison, three years of supervised release, and $13,000 in restitution. U.S. Attorney Leah Foley stressed that Anderson's actions reflected a betrayal of public trust and a legacy of fraud. She intends to formally resign following the guilty plea, though a special election may not be necessary to fill her position.
Read at Boston.com
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