The decision, filed Monday, affirmed Jasiel Correia's the district court's decision, concluding he "was fairly tried and lawfully convicted by an impartial jury.
Former Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia's extortion and fraud convictions have been upheld by a federal appeals court. Correia was elected at the age of 23.
Former Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia has lost his appeal of his convictions on extortion and fraud charges, for which he is currently serving a prison term.