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State Police arrest Rep. Leo Medina

Allegedly stole inheritance money from client

Updated: Thursday, 01 Sep 2011, 8:51 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 01 Sep 2011, 8:50 PM EDT

PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) - State Representative Leo Medina was arrested for allegedly stealing inheritance money from a client.

The Providence Democrat, who was elected in November, has a long history of legal troubles, The Providence Journal reported earlier this year. A spokesman for House Speaker Gordon Fox was not immediately available for comment on the lawmakers arrest.
 

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