BOSTON The prosecution and defense rested in the 24-count federal fraud, extortion and bribery case of Jasiel Correia II on Thursday. Now the fate of the former Fall River mayor will be in the hands of a 14-member jury on Monday after closing arguments from both sides.
Correia, 29, did not take the stand, and defense attorney Kevin Reddington only called three witnesses.
Jonathan Carreiro, a Swansea technical project manager, said Correia came to him for his expertise to update the SnoOwl app. SnoOwl investors had previously testified that Correia wasn t doing much to develop the app.
Sarah Hartry, deputy general counsel for Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance, testified that her office confirmed Correia had no knowledge of the campaign finance violation of Matthew Pichette s wife, Dina. Pichette had testified Wednesday that David Hebert instructed him to pay his bribe by having 25 friends and relatives donate $1,000 each to Correia s campaign.
Derek W. Heim and Steven H. Kitchin
Derek W. Heim and Steven H. Kitchin are selectmen for the town of Swansea.
For the past five and four years respectively, we’ve had the honor and privilege of serving as members of the Swansea Board of Selectmen. During that period of time we both have come to appreciate the talents, vision and hard work of our colleague, Chris Carreiro.
Experience in governing matters. It is not a time for a candidate who requires on the job training. Jointly, we write to appeal to our fellow Swansea residents and friends as we prepare for the upcoming Town Election scheduled for Monday, April 12. We have witnessed first-hand the dedication and level of focus that Selectman Chris Carreiro has exhibited during his service to Swansea and its citizenry.