Representative John Carnevale during his arraignment yesterday. His lawyer said Carnevale has no plans to resign.
(MARY MURPHY/POOL)
R.I. lawmaker says he’s innocent in July sexual assault
Carnevale is 4th to face charges
Representative John Carnevale during his arraignment yesterday. His lawyer said Carnevale has no plans to resign.
(MARY MURPHY/POOL)
A Rhode Island state lawmaker and retired police sergeant pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges he sexually assaulted a Johnston woman in July. A lawyer for Representative John Carnevale, Democrat of Providence, entered the plea on his client’s behalf in Providence County Superior Court. Carnevale is charged with first- and second-degree sexual assault and one count of assault with the intent to commit sexual assault.
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