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East Boston Reacts To Federal Indictments And Bail Hearing In Drug Case

By Altman & Altman

A Boston federal drug case is keeping lawyers and politicians on their feet. Yesterday, there was a detention hearing for Lawrence T., 51, of wakefield (hereinafter, ?Defendant 1?). He stands accused of illegal sale of OxyContin. Defendant 1 has a co-defendant, John F., 31 (hereinafter, ?Defendant 2?). Defendant 2 just happens to be a key City Hall operative who faces an indictment charging him with the drug crimes. Well, Defendant 2?s status as an ?operative? is a bit more specific than that...he is Mayor Thomas M. Menino?s neighborhood liaison to East Boston. His indictment came down on Thursday for possession with intent to distribute OxyContin and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. East Boston residents are speaking out about the matter, pointing out that drugs have been a plague on the neighborhood for years...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on December 22, 2009 (boomark / email).