


Two federal agencies on Wednesday released reports on investigations of Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins. Ahead of the release of the reports, on Tuesday, Rollins said through her lawyer that she would resign her office by Friday.
A report by the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General found that Rollins improperly used her office to influence the election in the race for Suffolk District Attorney. That report also concluded Rollins lied under oath to investigators, improperly attended a Democratic fundraiser featuring First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and violated the policies of her office by improperly soliciting and receiving tickets to a Celtics game, among other things.
A separate investigation by the Office of Special Counsel concluded she made an “extraordinary abuse” of the poower of her office in violation of the Hatch Act, which prohibits political activity by high ranking federal officials.
You can read both reports below.
Report from the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General May 17, 2023
Report from the Office of Special Counsel May 17, 2023