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Brian DePena, a Massachusetts mayor, served on Lawrence City Council and obtained a pandemic loan from the Small Business Administration.

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Brian DePena, a Massachusetts mayor, served on Lawrence City Council and obtained a pandemic loan from the Small Business Administration.

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  1. Mayor Brian DePena is facing fraud charges related to the management of city finances, with calls for his resignation.Sub-event
  2. Mayor DePeña's arrest triggers a mandatory meeting of the city council.1 source
  3. DePeña fraudulently secured SBA loans for Tenares Tire Services Inc.1 source
  4. DePena obtained an SBA pandemic loan while serving in local Massachusetts government roles.1 source
  5. DePena is accused of misusing SBA small business loans.1 source
  6. DePeña, a MA mayor, is accused of misusing COVID relief funds for personal gain.1 source
  7. Accused of misusing pandemic relief funds for personal gain.1 source
  8. FBI investigates former Lawrence mayor Brian DePena regarding his auto shop business.1 source

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