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2008 was a tough year for political reputations. Senator Jim Marzilli was arrested on groping charges and then resigned. Senator Dianne... | | | read more  | | | [2 hours ago ] (NECN/ABC) - Standing side by side inside the oval office five men who have been elected by the people to serve as president of the United States - former presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, President George W. Bush and... | | | read more | | | [2 hours ago ] (Alison King, NECN: Boston, MA) - Despite the ethics questions hanging over his head, Sal DiMasi will remain the Massachusetts House Speaker. DiMasi easily won re-election today by his legislative colleagues.
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Wilkerson resigns Senate seat
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| November 19, 2008 Wilkerson resigns Senate seat
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(NECN) - Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray announced the news in the Senate chambers on Wednesday -- embattled state senator Dianne Wilkerson has resigned her Senate seat.
On Tuesday, a federal grand jury indicted the Boston Democrat on eight federal counts of attempted extortion.
The FBI said Wilkerson accepted $23,000 in bribes from undercover agents.
She faces 20 years in prison and a $2 million fine if convicted.
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