Overview
- He appeared in Somerville District Court on Monday and faces charges of larceny, forgery and uttering a false instrument.
- Prosecutors say he accepted more than $14,000 from multiple victims for World Cup tickets that were never delivered and were not refunded.
- Investigators allege he created Patriots-branded fake email confirmations and a screenshot claiming a $157,000 pension withdrawal that Somerville officials say did not occur.
- The City of Somerville has placed him on paid administrative leave. His bail was set at $250 with no-contact conditions and his next court date is Sept. 23.
- His attorney says he acted as a middleman who personally covered losses, and the Middlesex District Attorney’s office says the criminal probe remains active.