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Democrats hesitant to condemn Tompkins, a party fixture, as he faces federal charges

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Tompkins' image took a big hit last week when FBI agents arrested him in Florida and federal prosecutors charged him with extorting a local cannabis business. But the sheriff's fellow Democrats have so far been reluctant to cast judgment or call for his resignation.

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Democrats hesitant to condemn Tompkins, a party fixture, as he faces federal charges

Tompkins' image took a big hit last week when FBI agents arrested him in Florida and federal prosecutors charged him with extorting a local cannabis business. But the sheriff's fellow Democrats have so far been reluctant to cast judgment or call for his resignation.

·Boston, United States
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