# Sheriff Tompkins Acquitted on Extortion Charges | 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: 2026-09-03T08:22:08+00:00
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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: 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/f87531a82fcf15ec

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