Jasiel Correia, the youngest-ever mayor of Fall River, now faces federal indictments for alleged extortion, bribery and tax fraud. The twice-elected Correia rose to fame as a folk hero in some parts of his city, carried into office on the votes of die-hard supporters all while being accused of back-alley deals and shaking down hopeful marijuana business owners. WGBH News’ reporting profiled a small city mired in scandal and forced to reckon with the legacy that Correia left behind.
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