Federal prosecutors have charged the former president of the Massachusetts State Police union and the group's former lobbyist with engaging in a kickback scheme. The two were arrested this morning at their homes, WBUR reports.
with fraud and obstruction of justice, according to U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Andrew Lelling.
In a statement, Lynch Associates said:"Anne Lynch is no longer affiliated with Lynch Associates and has had no ownership interest in the firm since 2016. She performed consulting services for a limited number of clients until 2018." After the lobbying firm was paid, Lynch allegedly wrote herself a $50,000 check from the lobbying firm's account, then the following day made a check out to Pullman's spouse for $20,000, according to the affidavit. Officials refer to the checks as a"bribe" and a kickback.
Lelling says Pullman and Lynch later attempted to obstruct the federal investigation by destroying records and lying to law enforcement.
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