Swindled 111. The Embattled (Jasiel Correia)
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May 29, 2024 
The podcast explores the rise and fall of Jasiel Correia, the young mayor of Fall River, arrested for federal charges of bribery and corruption. It delves into his entrepreneurial journey, controversial confrontations, and the scandal surrounding his tenure in office, revealing a web of deceit and abuse of power.
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Wilkerson's Downfall
- State Senator Diane Wilkerson, a trailblazer for women and marginalized groups, was caught in an FBI sting.
- She accepted bribes for political favors, including helping a restaurant obtain a liquor license.
Turner's Arrest
- City Councilor Chuck Turner, involved in Wilkerson's scheme, also accepted bribes.
- Turner maintained his innocence, blaming a government conspiracy, but was found guilty and expelled.
Wilkerson's Comeback
- Despite pleading guilty and serving time, Wilkerson claims she was set up by the FBI.
- She later attempted a political comeback but failed, eventually starting a podcast.