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Coverage dated October 14, 2026 to October 15, 2026

Former governor's aide LaMar Cook charged with SNAP fraud while awaiting drug trafficking trial

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Former governor's aide LaMar Cook was arrested for alleged SNAP and wire fraud while on pre-trial release for an indictment on cocaine trafficking and firearm charges.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    LaMar Cook, former Healey aide facing drug trafficking case, arrested on federal SNAP fraud charges (opens The Boston Globe)

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    LaMar D. Cook, a former aide to Governor Maura Healey who was already facing state drug trafficking charges, was arrested Wednesday on charges he fraudulently obtained federal food assistance benefits.

  2. WWLP Springfield

    Former governor's aide LaMar Cook charged with SNAP fraud while awaiting drug trafficking trial (opens WWLP Springfield)

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    Former governor's aide LaMar Cook was arrested for alleged SNAP and wire fraud while on pre-trial release for an indictment on cocaine trafficking and firearm charges.

  3. New Boston Post

    Former Maura Healey Aide Facing Cocaine Charges Now Faces Federal SNAP Fraud Charges (opens New Boston Post)

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    Former Healey aide LaMar Cook faces federal SNAP fraud charges after prosecutors say he concealed bank funds and household income to collect food stamps.

  4. Daily Hampshire Gazette

    Former Healey aide charged with SNAP fraud while awaiting drug, gun trial (opens Daily Hampshire Gazette)

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  5. WHDH Boston

    Former aide to Gov. Healey appears in court on federal fraud charges (opens WHDH Boston)

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    A former aide to Governor Maura Healey, who is also on pre-trial release for state drug and gun charges, appeared in federal court Wednesday to...

  6. WHDH Boston

    Former aide to Gov. Healey appears in court on fraud charges (opens WHDH Boston)

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    A former aide to Governor Maura Healey, who is on pre-trial release for state drug and gun charges, is accused of lying about finances to...

  7. Boston

    LaMar Cook, ex-Healey aide accused of cocaine trafficking, arrested on federal SNAP fraud charges (opens Boston)

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    Cook was fired last year following his arrest on state-level drug trafficking and firearm charges.

  8. Objectivist

    Mass. Dem Governor’s Former Appointee Hit with Brazen SNAP Fraud Charge [WATCH] (opens Objectivist)

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    Federal authorities allege former Healey appointee Lamar Cook sought SNAP benefits while holding thousands of dollars, receiving other payments, and facing pending cocaine trafficking and firearm charges in Massachusetts.

  9. The Boston Globe

    LaMar Cook, former Healey aide facing drug trafficking case, sent back to jail in wake of federal SNAP fraud charges (opens The Boston Globe)

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    A judge on Thursday revoked bail for LaMar D. Cook, a former aide to Governor Maura Healey facing drug trafficking charges.

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