On June 11, 2026, WHDH reported that the brother of Massachusetts’ attorney general had been found guilty of 21 counts of rape, kidnapping, and indecent assault. This was one of the most high-profile criminal trials of recent memory, and it shows that “friends in high places” do not always guarantee leniency from the criminal justice system. If you face similar charges, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney in Boston.
Defendant Accused of “Targeting Women Who Were Too Intoxicated to Consent”
When the criminal trial began in May of 2026, prosecutors noted that the defendant had specifically targeted intoxicated women while posing as an Uber driver. Prosecutors maintained that this individual waited outside concerts, bars, and pubs across the Boston area until he saw a suitable target. He faced allegations of sexually assaulting them in his vehicle, at his residence, and even at the victims’ homes.
Nearly a dozen women were targeted in this manner, and the defendant made his trial even more challenging by filming the encounters with his own cellphone. These assaults occurred between 2017 and 2019, and the footage from his phone helped prosecutors immensely. In total, he faced 22 counts of rape, kidnapping, and indecent assault.
As a defense attorney explained on the first day of the trial:
“[...] not having a memory of doing something doesn't mean you didn't do it. It doesn't mean that you didn't intend to do it. It doesn't mean you weren't awake for it. It doesn't mean you weren't actively participating in it."
Although the defendant once worked for Uber, he left the company long before he started engaging in these encounters. In other words, he was impersonating an Uber driver despite having no connection with the company. Prosecutors also pointed out that he had decorated his vehicle with numerous Uber stickers.
Defense Team Argues That He Was Not Aware of Victims’ Intoxication
The defendant’s legal counsel attempted to argue that he was not aware that the women involved were intoxicated. In other words, the overall strategy was to challenge the assertion that these women were not capable of consenting. If the defendant was not aware of how intoxicated the women were, then he must have assumed that the encounters were consensual (or so the defense team tried to argue).
Ultimately, the jury was not convinced by the defense’s arguments. Perhaps the most decisive pieces of evidence in this trial were the videos the defendant had filmed with his own phone, and prosecutors did not hesitate to show these videos to the jury.
Can a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Boston Help Me?
Although the defendant in this particular case was convicted of almost every crime he was accused of, a criminal defense attorney in Boston may be able to help ensure more positive outcomes. For further guidance, contact Edward R. Molari, Attorney at Law.