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Estes is an investigative reporter specializing in government accountability. She has covered the State House, Boston City Hall, and the federal courts and served on the Spotlight investigative team exposing corrupt hiring practices in the state Probation Department. Her reporting on former House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi led to federal corruption charges.
Latest stories
Ex-Chelsea official McLaughlin’s sentencing postponed
By Sean P. Murphy and Andrea Estes , Globe Staff
A federal judge Friday postponed sentencing of Michael E. McLaughlin, former Chelsea Housing Authority executive director, so that he can hold a hearing to determine whether McLaughlin should receive a longer prison term than the roughly one year recommended by prosecutors.
Former housing chief to be sentenced
By Sean P. Murphy , Globe Staff
Michael E. McLaughlin, former Chelsea housing director, could face a harsher sentence because he ordered records destroyed.
Ally of Lawrence mayor arrested
By Andrea Estes, Sean P. Murphy and John R. Ellement , Globe Staff
An attendant at a city-owned garage is accused of illegally doing campaign work for Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua while on the job, among other charges.
Mayor William Lantigua called before grand jury
By Sean P. Murphy and Andrea Estes , Globe Staff
Lawrence’s mayor will answer questions about funds missing from a city-owned parking garage managed by one of his close political allies.