State Rep. David Nangle arrested on federal charges for allegedly misusing campaign funds
Nangle has served in the state Legislature since 1999.
State Rep. David Nanglewas arrested Monday morning by federal agents on “dozens” of charges, including that he allegedly misused campaign funds, authorities said.Nangle allegedly used the funds to pay for “personal expenses,” according to the Massachusetts U.S. attorney’s office. Nangle, a Democrat who represents the 17th Middlesex District, was taken into custody at his home in Lowell, FBI Boston said.Nangle was first elected to his House seat in 1999, according to the state Legislature’s website.
#BREAKING: Early this morning, MA State Representative David Nangle was arrested by FBI & IRS-CI special agents at his home in Lowell on dozens of charges, including allegations he illegally used campaign funds. Details to follow at 10:30 am press conference @FBIBoston @DMAnews1
— FBI Boston (@FBIBoston) February 18, 2020
#BREAKING: #Massachusetts State Representative David Nangle arrested this morning for allegedly using campaign funds to pay personal expenses, and other federal charges. Details to follow at 10:30am press conference w/ USA #Lelling, @FBIBoston and @IRSnews
— U.S. Attorney Massachusetts (@DMAnews1) February 18, 2020
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