Ex-Probation Commissioner Guilty of Rigged Hiring Scheme

After more than 50 hours of deliberations, a federal jury on Thursday found former Massachusetts Probation Commissioner John O’Brien guilty of several charges including racketeering and mail fraud.

Jurors also convicted two ex-probation employees on similar charges for helping to orchestrate a rigged hiring scheme that favored politically connected applicants.

Sentencing is scheduled for November 18.

WBUR’s David Boeri joined All Things Considered to discuss the verdict.

Full Story: Former Probation Commissioner Guilty Of Racketeering, Mail Fraud