Boston Sheriff Taken Into Custody On Federal Extorsion Charges!

James Kaufman, World News Report today, August 8th, 2025. God bless you and yours, no matter where you are in the world. Please subscribe, give us a thumbs up, ring that bell for critical future updates. Boston's Sanctuary Sheriff Arrested on Federal Extortion Charges Boston's Sanctuary Sheriff Steve Tompkins was arrested on federal extortion charges on Friday. Recall that Sheriff Tompkins kicked ice out of his jails back in 2019. Big mistake. Quote, as a result of an FBI Boston investigation, Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins has been taken into custody in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for allegedly extorting $50,000 from the owner of a national cannabis retail company. Seeking to do business in Boston, the FBI said in a statement on Friday. Tompkins, 67, was indicted by a federal grand jury on two counts of extortion under color of official right, the Justice Department announced. Quote, Mr. Tompkins is a sitting sheriff responsible for over 1,000 employees who was elected by the good people of Suffolk County. Today, he's alleged to have extorted an executive from a cannabis company using his official position as sheriff to benefit himself. FBI Boston at FBI Boston breaking as a result of the FBI Boston investigation. Suffolk County Sheriff Stephen Tompkins has been taken in custody in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for allegedly extorting $50,000 from an owner of a national cannabis retail company seeking to do business in Boston. From his very first day as Suffolk County Sheriff, Steve Tompkins sought to portray himself as a man of the people, a principled public servant and reformer. Devoted to the cause of justice. That's why it's beyond disappointing that he's now accused of gaming a system instituted in the interest of public safety and fair play. The FBI took Sheriff Tompkins into custody for allegedly extorting $50,000 from the owner of a national cannabis retailer seeking to do business in Boston. We believe. That the sheriff saw an easy way to make a quick buck on the slide, but it's clear-cut corruption under federal law. Citizens of Suffolk County deserve better, not a man who is accused of trading on his position to bankroll his own political and financial future. Public servants must be held to the highest of ethical standards, and those falling short will be rooted out. Teddy Dunks, Special Agent in Charge, FBI, Boston Division.