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4 unusual facts about Massachusetts Attorney General


Bryan G. Rudnick

During the petition drive he conducted for the 2002 marriage initiative, the Massachusetts Attorney General issued a press release warning citizens about the possible “bait and switch” tactics being implemented during the petition gathering process.

Cleve Killingsworth

Killingsworth's compensation from Blue Cross totaled $8.6 million in 2010, and is to total $2.7 million in 2011 and 2012 (in severance), prompting investigation by the Attorney General.

Thomas Petrolati

An investigation by the State Attorney General's office found that Petrolati was the main person Richard Vitale, House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi's accountant, relied on during his illegal campaign to lobby for legislation benefiting ticket brokers.

Thomas Reilly

Thomas F. Reilly (born February 14, 1942) is an American attorney and politician who served as the 45th Massachusetts Attorney General.


Big Dig ceiling collapse

After the ceiling collapse, Attorney General Tom Reilly described the tunnel as a crime scene and issued subpoenas to the companies and individuals responsible for the tunnel construction and testing.

Gabrielle Wolohojian

A lesbian, Wolohojian lives in Charlestown with her partner Maura Healey, a career prosecutor who has announced her candidacy for Massachusetts Attorney General in the 2014 election.


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Herb Chambers Companies

In 2005, a Boston Globe report noted that four officials from the Herb Chambers Companies contributed to Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas Reilly's campaign efforts when attempting to run for Governor of Massachusetts.