BOSTON — Former mayor Jasiel Correia II is not giving up on his bid for early release from his six-year prison sentence, doubling down in a response to prosecutors’ opposition and continuing to argue that he’s the victim of ineffective assistance of counsel by his defense attorney, Kevin Reddington. Correia filed a motion for reduction […]
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Man convicted in kidnapping death of Jassy Correia appeals
A man found guilty by a federal jury in the 2019 kidnapping death of Jassy Correia is appealing his conviction, according to published reports. Louis Coleman was convicted in 2022 in Correia’s death. Her body was found stuffed in a suitcase in the back of Coleman’s car in Delaware. Federal prosecutors said he kidnapped Correia outside a […]
Convicted ex-mayor Jasiel Correia moved to 5th federal prison: Top stories
Ex-Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia moved to third federal prison in a month: Top stories
As we kick off a new week, let’s take a look back at the week that was. Top stories this past week included: Some season previews for local sports. First up, a look at where local wrestling teams stand this winter. Plus, we’ve got a winter preview for the Herald News indoor track and field teams. The […]