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Wed Jan 18, 2017, 01:08 AM Jan 2017

Former Rep. Carnevale Pleads Not Guilty To Perjury Charges

Former Providence State Rep. John Carnevale pleaded not guilty in Superior Court Friday to charges of perjury and filing false documents. The charges stem from an investigation into Carnevale’s residency.

The attorney general’s office alleges Carnevale lied under oath to the Providence Board of Canvassers during hearings to determine his residency. The former lawmaker owned two residences, one in Johnston and another in Providence. He maintained his primary residence was in Providence. The board eventually determined Carnevale was not eligible to represent his district.

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin said he hopes the case inspires confidence among the general public.

“I hope that the general public in Rhode Island sees that there is a willingness in the office of the Attorney General and the office the U.S. Attorney to prosecute these cases when we have enough evidence to do so,” said Kilmartin.

Read more: http://ripr.org/post/former-rep-carnevale-pleads-not-guilty-perjury-charges

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