First Selectman Of Westbrook Arrested

[ShockediSay]

{yet another crooked Repug politician, it seems}

The newly elected first selectman of Westbrook {CT} was arrested today on attempted larceny by extortion and coercion charges in connection with his efforts to use his office to derail a lawsuit brought against him in a private business matter, the chief state's attorney 's office said.

John A. Raffa, 58, of Westbrook, is charged with one count each of criminal attempt to commit first-degree larceny by extortion and coercion....

Raffa, a Republican, was elected first selectman of Westbrook Nov. 8, defeating Democratic incumbent Tony A. Palermo. Raffa is also a member of two limited liability companies: Raffa Realty and Development and Raffa Enterprises.

http://www.courant.com/news/local/hc-westbrookselectmanarrest0207,0,4229195.story?coll=hc-headlines-home

[Erika]

1. Corrupt culture of cronyism

aka the republican party.

[Judi Lynn]

2. It's in their blood! They can't help themselves. They're Republicans.

It would be comical if they hadn't cheated their way into running the world's largest government, and holding everyone hostage.