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State Representative Christopher Flanagan is currently facing federal criminal charges involving allegations of wire fraud, money laundering, falsifying records, and tax evasion. Prosecutors allege that from 2019 to 2024, while serving as executive director of a Cape Cod trade association, Flanagan stole over $44,000 to pay for personal expenses, including mortgage bills, clothing, and psychic services. He is also accused of obstructing a state campaign finance investigation by fabricating a persona named Jeanne Louise to explain suspicious campaign spending. In 2024, state regulators fined him $15,000 for unrelated campaign finance violations. He has pleaded not guilty.
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Federal prosecutors broaden criminal case against Cape Cod state rep | WBUR News
www.wbur.org · 2026-05-11
Mass. lawmaker indicted on new fraud, money laundering, tax charges, feds say – Boston 25 News
www.boston25news.com · 2026-05-09
Indicted state lawmaker facing new federal charges
www.bostonglobe.com · 2026-05-08
USA v. Christopher Flanagan - Indictment
www.justice.gov
Cape Cod state lawmaker Christopher Flanagan arrested for fraud
www.bostonglobe.com · 2025-04-11
DiMasi found guilty on 7 of 9 counts in kickback scheme - The Boston Globe
www.bostonglobe.com · 2011-06-16
Former state senator Brian Joyce indicted on federal charges - The Boston Globe
www.bostonglobe.com · 2017-12-08
USDOJ: US Attorney's Office - District of Massachusetts
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