Boston Mayor’s Finance Director Facing Money Laundering and Conspiracy Charges

Boston Mayor’s Finance Director Facing Money Laundering and Conspiracy Charges

WCVB-5 reported on Friday that the administration and finance director in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's office is on unpaid administrative leave, facing two criminal charges.

Freda Brasfield was indicted by a grand jury on December 15 on one count of money laundering and one count of conspiracy. She was arraigned on Friday, entered a plea of not guilty, and was released on personal recognizance.

“Brasfield is one of multiple defendants charged in the case, with several others accused of delivering drugs to prisoners in a Massachusetts correctional institution or jail. Brasfield has served under multiple democratic administrations in Boston, including her role as deputy chief diversity officer under former mayor Marty Walsh,” according to WCVB.

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"The city was made aware of these allegations [Thursday] evening," a written statement from a Boston city spokesperson said. "[Friday], the city placed Ms. Brasfield on unpaid administrative leave while the court case proceeds or additional information becomes available."

"Freda Brasfield is an honorable and dedicated public servant and a deeply valued member of the community," a written statement from David Meier, the attorney representing her, said. "She has been a selfless advocate for those in need for decades. She has been wrongfully charged. The facts of the case will speak the real truth."