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DA's office is sued over prosecution of drug case

Defendant alleges political interference

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By John R. Ellement
Globe Staff / December 31, 2008

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A Winthrop man and his lawyer alleged yesterday that the Suffolk district attorney's office surrendered to political pressure and decided against prosecuting the brother of an East Boston state representative on drug charges. (Full article: 752 words)

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