Boston City Council President Ed Flynn has stripped Councilor Ricardo Arroyo of his leadership of two committees — and his position as council vice chair:
Boston City Council President Ed Flynn has stripped Councilor Ricardo Arroyo of his leadership of two committees — and his position as council vice chair.
Arroyo, who is running for Suffolk County District Attorney, is facing questions after two sexual assault investigations from more than a decade agoThe investigations into Arroyo never led to charges. But several high-profile allies quickly pulled their endorsements of Arroyo, including Flynn.with the city clerk stating it's in the"best interest" of the council to strip Arroyo of his leadership roles.
Arroyo responded with a statement, arguing the removals have"no grounds" and would impact his work on the redistricting committee.and accuses Acting District Attorney Kevin Hayden, or one of his campaign supporters, of leaking the files for political benefit.Arroyo's loss of council responsibilities is the latest development in a DA's race that's been rocked by controversy in the past several weeks.
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