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Suffolk County Sheriff Indicted for Cannabis Extortion

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Source: Department of Justice (.gov)
Suffolk County Sheriff Indicted for Cannabis Extortion
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Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins was indicted on federal charges of extortion related to a cannabis company's equity interest, allegedly using his official position to benefit personally, including a $50,000 investment and subsequent refund, with potential sentences up to 20 years in prison.

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  1. District of Massachusetts | Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins Indicted for Alleged Extortion  Department of Justice (.gov)
  2. Kash Patel slams ‘corrupt’ sanctuary sheriff indicted for cannabis company extortion  Fox News
  3. Suffolk County sheriff arrested for allegedly extorting Mass. cannabis company for early access to $50,000 in stock  The Boston Globe
  4. Sheriff charged with extorting $50,000 from marijuana business in Boston  ABC News
  5. Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins arrested in FL, charged with extortion involving cannabis company  WHDH

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