Dianne Wilkerson
On the record
Convicted 2010 of federal attempted extortion (caught on FBI video stuffing $100 bills into her bra); 3.5-year federal sentence
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · extortion
Background
Dianne Wilkerson served as State Senator · Senate of Massachusetts from 1993–2008 (15 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after James A. Marzilli; succeeded by Brian Joyce. Press-relevant: Convicted 2010 of federal attempted extortion (caught on FBI video stuffing $100 bills into her bra); 3.5-year federal sentence. Same-year political environment (1993): Governor Bill Weld; Attorney General Scott Harshbarger; Treasurer Joe Malone.
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Others who held this office in Massachusetts
- Brian Joyce (1999-2017)
- James A. Marzilli (1991-2008)