Charles Moreau

Sunday Voter Registration Deadline for Central Falls Special Election

Jehane Samaha — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:55:00 +0000

Since James Diossa’s swearing in as Mayor of Central Falls, his former seat on the City Council has sat empty. Steven Corrales is running unopposed for this seat in a special election this March 26^th. As Rhode Island Public Radio’s Jehane Samaha reports, time is running out for Central Falls voters to register.

Central Falls Moves Forward on Ethics; Senate Compromise on Ethics Commission Remains Elusive

Ian Donnis — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:08:47 +0000

The tiny city of Central Falls is moving ahead Thursday evening with what is considered one of the toughest ethics reforms for a small municipality in the country, even as efforts to restore state Ethics Commission oversight of the General Assembly continue to languish.

Neronha calls Moreau a reminder of warped political ethics in Rhode Island

Ian Donnis — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:36:48 +0000

US Attorney Peter Neronha says the sentencing this week of former Central Falls mayor Charles Moreau is a stark reminder of a blinkered view of public service held by a string of corrupt Rhode Island politicians.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Lydia Rogers — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:43:10 +0000

Former Central Falls mayor Charles Moreau is being sent to prison. Plastic grocery bags may be banned in Rhode Island. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

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Former Central Falls mayor sentenced to 2 years in prison

Flo Jonic — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:32:42 +0000

Former Central Falls Mayor Charles Moreau has been sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay a $25,000 fine for accepting gifts from a man who received lucrative city contracts. Moreau will leave behind a wife and two young sons when he reports to prison March 4^th.

Charles Moreau’s hands trembled as Judge Jack McConnell handed down his sentence: 24 months in a federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release and a hefty fine.

Wrangling over who controls Central Falls heads to court

Catherine Welch — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 23:08:52 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI) A Superior Court judge will meet Wednesday with the two sides wrangling over control of Central Falls. Attorneys for the state-appointed receiver say by state law it’s up to the receiver to decide when it’s time to step away. But a lawyer representing some city council members says the time limit on receivership is up.

New mayor to be sworn-in for central Falls

Flo Jonic — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 15:35:54 +0000

(PROVIDENCE, RI)
Central Falls is celebrating not only a new year, but a new leader as well. City Council member James Diossa will be sworn in as the city’s first Latino mayor Tuesday. The ceremony will take place at six pm at Central Falls High School.
Diossa won decisive victories in both a primary and general election to lead the impoverished Rhode Island city, which just emerged from bankruptcy. He replaces Charles Moreau, who pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges and is awaiting sentencing.

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TGIF: 10 things to know about RI politics + media

Ian Donnis — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 22:26:29 +0000

Everything pales in comparison to the horrific news today from Newtown, Connecticut, where a gunman killed more than two-dozen people, including 20 children.

Diossa eyeing a mayoral run in Central Falls

Ian Donnis — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:25:39 +0000

As Charles Moreau yields the mayor’s office in Central Falls in advance of a plea deal with federal prosecutors, city councilor James Diossa is seriously considering a run for mayor, sources tell RIPR.