BOSTON (CBS) – FBI and IRS special agents arrested Massachusetts State Rep. David Nangle at his home Tuesday morning on more than two dozen charges, U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling announced. The Lowell Democrat is accused of stealing over $70,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses, defrauding a local bank in order to cover his extensive gambling debts, and tax fraud.
The 59-year-old Nangle has served in the House since 1999, representing the 17th Middlesex District. He’s Second Division Chair in House Leadership and serves on the ethics and rules committees.
Rep. Nangle is facing 28 indictments including wire fraud, bank fraud and false tax filings. The US Attorney says the fraud dates back to 2014 @wbz #wbz pic.twitter.com/liJqzmgwLU
— Mike LaCrosse (@MikeLaCrosseWBZ) February 18, 2020
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