Episode

Steven Tomkins: Public Office, Private Gain

Podcast: The Opportunist
Published: Nov 17, 2025
Duration seconds: 2191
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Summary

Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins   rose to power as a reformer promising justice and change within Boston’s jail system. But in this episode of  The Opportunist , Sheriff Steven Tomkins’ story reveals how a crusade for reform became a vehicle for power, loyalty, and personal gain. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .