Former GOP Cranston Councilman Reilly Arrested on Felony Sexual Assault & Child Molestation Charges
Thursday, June 08, 2023
Former Cranston City Councilman Matthew Reilly has been arrested and charged with three felony counts — for sexual assault and child molestation.
The charges were filed in 3rd Division District Court on Thursday for first-degree child molestation sexual assault; second-degree child molestation sexual assault; and enticement of a person under the age of 16.
The Cranston Police Department was the arresting body.
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GoLocal reported: "EXCLUSIVE: Court Docs Show Cranston Councilman Texted He “Medicated” His Children, Then Left for Sex."
His law license was later suspended.
This story is developing…
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