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Steven Tompkins, the sheriff of Suffolk County, Massachusetts, was charged with two counts of extortion for allegedly pressuring a Boston-based cannabis firm to sell him company stock. Federal authorities allege Tompkins first demanded stocks in 2020 and later demanded his money back as the stock value declined. Earlier, Tompkins had faced charges of conflict of interest. If found guilty, he could serve up to 20 years in prison per count.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff