"Former Attorney Convicted of Bribery in Boston: Office of Public Affairs"

A former attorney, Sean O'Donovan, has been convicted by a federal jury for participating in a bribery scheme to secure approval for a client's recreational marijuana business. O'Donovan offered a bribe of $25,000 to the chief of police in Medford, Massachusetts, through a close relative. The chief immediately reported the corrupt offer to federal authorities. O'Donovan sought favorable treatment for his client's application and stood to gain a significant income if successful. He was found guilty of honest services wire fraud and bribery charges, facing a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for each wire fraud count and 10 years for the bribery count. Sentencing is scheduled for February 7, 2024.