Ten Things to Know About Gallison Scandal & Federal Investigation
Wednesday, May 04, 2016
Former State Representative Ray Gallison officially resigned on Tuesday, May 3, after reports of his impending departure -- and potential ties to criminal misconduct -- surfaced Monday.
And here's what you need to know.
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GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTRhode Island Speaker of the House Nicholas Mattiello confirmed on the floor on Tuesday that Gallison resigned due to "personal legal problems" -- and that the Feds are involved.
"I don't know the specifics of Mr. Gallison's legal concerns and I know that there is a federal investigation and other than rumors of broad areas of investigation I am not someone who believe in them nor will I comment on them," said Mattiello.
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