Former U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins spoke out about the public corruption charges against Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson in a recent interview. Fernandes Anderson is accused of orchestrating a kickback scheme involving a family member she hired as part of her staff. Rollins questioned the federal jurisdiction of the case, pointing out that the bonus check involved in the scheme was processed through a Rhode Island-based bank. She suggested that prosecutors targeted Fernandes Anderson with federal charges, hinting at a bias in the justice system.
Rollins also highlighted a separate case involving 28 alleged customers of a brothel network in Boston, emphasizing the disparity in treatment between different defendants. She expressed skepticism about the allegations against Fernandes Anderson and emphasized the potential for finding a federal nexus for any case. The councilor is facing charges related to aiding and abetting wire fraud and theft concerning programs receiving federal funds. Rollins did not comment on the specifics of the case but raised important questions about the fairness of the legal process.
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