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Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins faces federal extortion charges involving the purchase of an equity interest in a Boston-based cannabis company.

After being arrested on extortion charges earlier this month, Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins pleaded not guilty in ...

After being arrested on extortion charges earlier this month, Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins pleaded not guilty in ...

Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins smiled as he arrived to court Thursday. His lawyer proclaimed his innocence. “He’s ...

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins faces federal extortion charges involving the purchase of an equity interest in a ...

The sheriff's lawyer vigorously defended his client outside the courthouse, citing his "lifetime dedicated to law enforcement ...

Prosecutors allege that Tompkins used his position to pressure a cannabis executive into selling him $50,000 worth of stock ...

Prosecutors say the Suffolk County Sheriff used his post to get stock in a cannabis company — and then demand the return of ...

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins was charged with extortion involving the purchase of an equity interest in a Boston-based cannabis company by federal authorities last week.

Federal prosecutors say the 67-year-old Boston official pressured a cannabis company for pre-IPO stock shares, then demanded refunds when prices dropped.

Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Thursday at federal court in Boston, with his ...