# Sheriff Acquitted in Extortion Trial | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-09-03T09:05:19+00:00
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Suffolk Sheriff Steven Tompkins walks free after a jury acquitted him of extortion charges tied to his alleged pressure on a cannabis company, Ascend Wellness Holdings. Prosecutors claimed he demanded $50K in stock and later sought repayment when its value plummeted, leveraging his authority over the company’s licensing. But the defense countered that the partnership wasn’t essential for approvals, questioned the credibility of key witnesses, and pointed out that Ascend eventually repaid the investment — no coercion involved. After three-and-a-half hours of deliberation, the jury sided with Tompkins, who called the verdict a triumph of justice and relief to reclaim his life and title. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3df3a3b8c229813a

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