Event Brief
Aug 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Lawrence mayor charged in $1.5M COVID loan fraud
By The BriefBrief
Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena was charged with wire fraud and money laundering over $1.5 million in COVID loans.
WHO: Brian DePena
WHAT: Charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly misusing more than $1.5 million in COVID loans
WHEN: Aug 14, 2026
WHERE: Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA
WHY: He allegedly used COVID loans meant for small businesses to fund his campaign, pay personal taxes, and pay off other loans.
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
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