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Sheriff Tompkins Acquitted on Extortion Charges | Boston News
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- Sep 3, 2026
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Summary
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins walks free after a dramatic courtroom showdown — acquitted on all extortion charges tied to his alleged stock dealings with a cannabis company. The jury cleared him Wednesday, ending a legal saga that began with his arrest in 2025 and centered on a marijuana firm that partnered with the Sheriff’s Office in 2019. Prosecutors claimed Tompkins pressured the company for stock options before its IPO; he invested $50K from his retirement fund, which ballooned to over $138K — only to crash later. His lawyer hailed the verdict as a victory for the county, allowing Tompkins to return to his post as sheriff since 2013, overseeing Boston’s largest law enforcement agency. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f87531a82fcf15ec