Federal Jury Convicts Greenfield Native in $1.5 Million Fraud Case

GREENFIELD — A federal jury has convicted Greenfield native and radio host Martin Tirrell on wire fraud charges tied to a $1.5 million scheme, Franklin County Now reported, the most significant development to touch the town in the past day of coverage. The same outlet also reported an appeals court ruling and a new county awareness campaign.

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"Greenfield native, radio host convicted by federal jury for $1.5 M in fraud" — A federal jury found Martin Tirrell, a Greenfield native, guilty on wire fraud charges connected to roughly $1.5 million, according to Franklin County Now. (read it at https://franklincountynow.com/news/216612-greenfield-native-radio-host-convicted-by-federal-jury-for-1-5-m-in-fraud/)

"Rintala case affirmed in Massachusetts Appeals Court" — The Massachusetts Appeals Court has upheld the voluntary manslaughter conviction of Cara Rintala, Franklin County Now reports. (read it at https://franklincountynow.com/news/216612-rintala-case-affirmed-in-massachusetts-appeals-court/)

"DA's office launches domestic violence awareness campaign" — The Northwestern District Attorney's Office has launched a new public awareness campaign centered on domestic violence, according to Franklin County Now. (read it at https://franklincountynow.com/news/216612-das-office-launches-domestic-violence-awareness-campaign/)

"9 ballot questions coming to Massachusetts voters this November" — Massachusetts voters will see nine questions on their ballots this November, Franklin County Now reports; the item did not detail the individual measures. (read it at https://franklincountynow.com/news/216612-9-ballot-questions-coming-to-massachusetts-voters-this-november/)