Massachusetts mayor accused of using a pandemic loan to fund election campaign and pay his taxes
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Lawrence, Mass., Mayor Brian DePena, right, leaves federal court in Boston on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, after making an initial appearance on charges that he fraudulently obtained a pandemic loan and using the money to fund election campaign, pay off high-interest mortgages and back taxes. (AP Photos/Michael Casey)Lawrence, Mass., Mayor Brian DePena waves as he leaves federal court in Boston on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, after making an initial appearance on charges that he fraudulently obtained a pandemic loan and using the money to fund election campaign, pay off high-interest mortgages and back taxes. (AP Photos/Michael Casey)
Lawrence, Mass., Mayor Brian DePena, right, leaves federal court in Boston on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, after making an initial appearance on charges that he fraudulently obtained a pandemic loan and using the money to fund election campaign, pay off high-interest mortgages and back taxes. (AP Photos/Michael Casey)