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Former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins commented cryptically on the FBI's arrest of Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who faces federal corruption charges. Rollins, who resigned last year amid her own federal investigations, shared her thoughts via a tweet.
Rachael Rollins has resigned as U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts following scathing reports from the Department of Justice (DOJ) that she crossed ethical lines and faced further discipline if she did not quit. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy has assumed the role of Acting U.S. Attorney. Rollins' downfall began in July when she was accused of violating the Hatch Act. A DOJ probe later revealed that she attempted to tip the scales of the Suffolk DA's race by leaking intel to the Boston Globe and the Herald.
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins has formally resigned after two federal watchdog agencies found she sought to use her position to influence a local election and lied to investigators. Her resignation comes two days after the release of scathing reports from the Justice Department’s inspector general and another watchdog outlined a litany of alleged misconduct by the top federal law enforcement officer in Massachusetts. Rollins was praised by powerful Democrats and seen as a rising progressive star when she was nominated for the post in 2021.
The Biden DOJ declined to prosecute former U.S. attorney Rachael Rollins, who was backed by George Soros, despite a recommendation from its own inspector general to do so. The report detailed Rollins's numerous ethical violations, including lying to federal investigators, which is punishable by up to five years in prison. Rollins resigned just hours before the report was released. The investigation into Rollins began over questions of whether she violated federal campaign law after attending a 2021 Democratic Party fundraiser hosted by First Lady Jill Biden.
Two Boston city councilors are calling for consequences for Councilor Ricardo Arroyo for allegedly welcoming U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins' attempts to influence the outcome of last year's election for Suffolk District Attorney. Councilor-at-Large Erin Murphy called the ethical violations revealed in the Department of Justice report "disturbing" and joined Council President Ed Flynn in saying that city constituents "have a right to more ethical representation." However, City Councilor Kendra Lara defended Arroyo, stating that Rollins was the one found guilty of wrongdoing and that any other action beyond that is politically motivated.
The US Department of Justice inspector general and the US Office of Special Counsel found that soon-to-be-former US attorney for Massachusetts Rachael Rollins committed multiple and egregious ethics violations during her 16 months in federal office, including violating the Hatch Act, improperly soliciting Celtics tickets, improperly speaking publicly on a criminal case, and sharing details of investigations that should have been kept confidential. Rollins also deeply involved herself in the race to succeed her as Suffolk DA, advising and coordinating with City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo, who had pledged to continue her policies, and attempting to disseminate information that would have damaged Arroyo’s opponent, Kevin Hayden, who won the election.
The Justice Department's internal watchdog released a report accusing Rachael Rollins, the top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts, of trying to influence the outcome of a race for Boston's district attorney, leaking nonpublic information, accepting gifts, and violating multiple policies. Rollins announced her resignation on Tuesday. The report also found that Rollins violated the Hatch Act, a law that limits political activity by government workers. Rollins was elected Suffolk County District Attorney in 2018 and became U.S. Attorney in January 2022.
U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins, who was appointed by President Biden, has announced her resignation following the release of two damning ethics reports that criticized her management style and handling of cases. The reports found that Rollins created a hostile work environment and interfered with cases, leading to concerns about the integrity of the office. The resignation is a blow to the White House, which had touted Rollins as a progressive prosecutor who would bring much-needed reform to the criminal justice system.
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins will resign following a Justice Department inspector general investigation into her appearance at a political fundraiser and other potential ethics issues. Rollins' attorney said she will submit a letter of resignation to President Joe Biden by close of business Friday. The resignation of a U.S. attorney amid ethics concerns is rare, and Rollins was a controversial pick for the job. She was the first woman of color to serve as a district attorney in Massachusetts and the first Black woman to become U.S. attorney for the state.
Rachael Rollins, the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, will resign from her position after a Justice Department ethics investigation into her appearance at a political fundraiser and other potential issues. Rollins was praised by progressives for her approach to law enforcement before she was elevated to the high-profile U.S. attorney job amid stiff Republican opposition. The Justice Department's watchdog has yet to release its report detailing the findings of its investigation.
Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins will resign after a Justice Department ethics investigation into her appearance at a political fundraiser and other potential issues. Rollins' attorney said she will submit a letter of resignation to President Joe Biden by close of business Friday. The investigation is yet to release its report detailing the findings. Rollins was praised by progressives for her approach to law enforcement before she was elevated to the high-profile U.S. attorney job amid stiff Republican opposition.