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A top law enforcement official in one of the country\u2019s most prominent Democrat-led sanctuary cities has been indicted on federal extortion charges, U.S. Attorney Leah Foley announced Friday. Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins, a Democrat who has held office since 2013, is accused of abusing his position to enrich himself through a shady deal with a cannabis company seeking a license in Boston.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege that in 2019, Tompkins used his official role to pressure the company into giving him equity in exchange for support with the city\u2019s licensing process. At the time, the company had partnered with the Suffolk County Sheriff\u2019s Department to meet Boston\u2019s social equity requirements by hiring former inmates.<\/p>\n

Tompkins allegedly endorsed the partnership in a letter to the Cannabis Control Commission, then demanded company stock. He wired $50,000 from his retirement account to purchase pre-IPO shares at $1.73 apiece. When the stock later peaked at $9.60 per share, his investment was worth nearly $140,000. But after its value dropped below his original investment, Tompkins demanded\u2014and received\u2014a full refund of his $50,000 through a series of checks allegedly disguised as \u201cloan repayments\u201d and company expenses.<\/p>\n

Foley called Tompkins\u2019 alleged conduct \u201can affront to voters and taxpayers,\u201d stating that law enforcement officials should be held to the highest standards of integrity. \u201cPublic corruption remains a top priority,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

This marks Foley\u2019s third indictment of an elected Democrat in 2025. Previous targets included State Rep. Chris Flanagan and former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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