BREAKING: Marzilli Resigns

PolitickerMA.com reports that James Marzilli has resigned.

Jim Marzilli has resigned from the state Senate, according to Senate President Therese Murray’s office.

In a letter to Murray, Marzilli, an Arlington Democrat, stated: “I hereby offer my resignation, effective 5 P.M., November 14.”

Marzilli is currently faces numerous charges of sexual assault. He was again in the news this week for travelling to Berlin, Germany, in October for an environmental summit as a representative of the Massachusetts state Senate.

Murray, who called Marzilli’s trip “completely outrageous” on Thursday, commended him for resigning.

“In deference to the need for public trust on matters before this great institution, Jim Marzilli has made the right decision for the Massachusetts Senate, the citizens of the commonwealth, and himself,” Murray said in a statement. “While the Senate deals with the conduct of another member, Jim Marzilli’s resignation will begin the process of restoring the public’s trust in their government.”

BREAKING NEWS: Wilkerson Asked To Immediately Resign

The State Senate wants Dianne Wilkerson to resign…today.

The state Senate passed a unanimous resolution this afternoon asking Democratic Senator Dianne Wilkerson to resign immediately following her arrest on charges she accepted eight bribes worth $23,500.

Lawmakers also stripped Wilkerson of her chairmanship of the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight and her committee assignments and asked the Senate Ethics Committee to explore the accusations made by the FBI after an 18-month corruption probe.

This morning before the vote, Wilkerson sent a letter to Senate President Therese Murray saying she would follow the will of the Senate. Wilkerson has not issued a public statement today, but on Wednesday she vowed to continue her write-in campaign to save the seat she has held for 15 years.

“These are very serious allegations against the senator,” Murray told reporters after the vote. “We are all upset about the taint and shadow of doubt cast upon the Senate and its members based on the allegations of one person. I want to assure the people of the Commonwealth that we are fully cooperating with law enforcement in this ongoing investigation. I’m comfortable and confident that the integrity of the senate, and my own integrity, will remain intact at the end of this ordeal.”

Fair enough, or is it?

The Massachusetts Republican Party is wondering why Jim Marzilli still gets to keep his job, and keeps receiving a paycheck.

“Today, the taxpayers of Massachusetts paid Jim Marzilli $180.10,” said MassGOP Executive Director Rob Willington.

Note: The MassGOP Called on the State Senate to expel Jim Marzilli on July 1st.
Days elapsed since Marzilli’s indictment: 121
Days until Marzilli’s pension increases: 63
Cost of Senator Marzilli per day: $180.10
Total taxpayer cost since indictment: $21,792.10
For More information, visit MarzilliWatch.com

Buonomo Resigns, Why Hasn’t Marzilli?

John Buonomo has resigned from his position as Middlesex Register of Probate.

Middlesex Register of Probate John Buonomo, arrested last month and charged with stealing thousands of dollars from copying machines at the Registry of Deeds in Cambridge, has resigned from his $110,000-a-year job.

His letter of resignation was dated Friday and was sent to Gov. Deval Patrick and state Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Margaret Marshall.

Buonomo, 56, of Newton, was captured on state police videotape allegedly stealing cash from copying machines at the Middlesex Registry of Deeds office.

Via press release, the Massachusetts GOP asks, “why hasn’t Marzilli [resigned]?”

MassGOP Executive Director Rob Willington said, “Today, the taxpayers of Massachusetts paid Jim Marzilli $180.10.”

Note: The MassGOP Called on the State Senate to expel Jim Marzilli on July 1st.

Days elapsed since Marzilli’s indictment: 69

Days until Marzilli’s pension increases: 115

Cost of Senator Marzilli per day: $180.10

Total taxpayer cost since indictment: $12,426.90

For More information, visit MarzilliWatch.com

The Case Against Marzilli

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Marzilli Pleads Not Guilty

The Boston Heraldalso reports on the existence of surveillance video of Marzilli…

State Sen. James “Jim” Marzilli, 50, pleaded not guilty in Lowell Superior Court to four counts of annoying and accosting a person of the opposite sex and one count each of attempting to commit indecent assault and battery, disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, all from an alleged June 3 career-ending carnal cruise of the city.

The Herald has learned that prosecutors have building surveillance video of Marzilli on Middle Street, where one of the attacks is alleged to have occurred. They declined to comment on what the video shows Marzilli doing. There also exists a DVD of photos of Marzilli’s car parked on Hurd Street in Lowell, also on the day of the alleged assaults.

Court papers released today also state one of the alleged victims was a 60-year-old grandmother who walked with a cane and was so unnerved by Marzilli’s alleged advances, she fell down after boarding a bus.

In response to the arraingment, MassGOP Chairman Rob Willington said, “Today, the taxpayers of Massachusetts paid Jim Marzilli $159.55.”

Continuing coverage of the Marzilli scandal at Marzilli Watch…