Watch: Lawyer hits car while trying to escape reporters outside courthouse
Summary
A lawyer for Mayor Brian DePeña of Lawrence, Massachusetts, accidentally hit a parked car while trying to leave reporters outside a federal courthouse in Boston. The mayor is facing charges for allegedly misusing over $1.5 million in COVID small-business loans.Key Facts
- The incident happened outside the Boston Federal Court.
- Mayor Brian DePeña was attending his arraignment, which is a court hearing where charges are read.
- The lawyer hit a parked car while trying to avoid reporters.
- The lawyer said he would bring bodyguards next time to avoid such situations.
- Prosecutors say the mayor improperly used more than $1.5 million in COVID small-business loan funds.
- The case is related to alleged misuse of loans meant to help small businesses during the pandemic.
- This happened in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
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