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Coverage dated October 20, 2026

RI Democratic Party chair resigns as husband faces fraud charges

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Michael Perik is accused of being involved in a racketeering scheme to steal $20 million in federal financial aid and state subsidies from a now-defunct college in Ohio.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    R.I. Democratic Party chair faces calls to resign after husband indicted in $20 million fraud scheme (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Both the Democratic and Republican nominees for governor call for party chairwoman Liz Beretta-Perik should step down.

  2. WPRI Providence

    RI Democratic Party chair resigns as husband faces fraud charges (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    Michael Perik is accused of being involved in a racketeering scheme to steal $20 million in federal financial aid and state subsidies from a now-defunct college in Ohio.

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