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Boston Globe
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
No prison time for campaign worker charged with falsifying nomination papers in R.I. congressional race
In a statement on Monday, Matos said she feels 'pleased to have my name cleared by today's conviction.' Advertisement 'I have supported this investigation at every step in the hopes that the truth would come to light,' Matos said. 'With this case settled, the facts are clear: Holly McClaren committed a serious crime that undermined the sanctity of our state's free and fair elections. I'm grateful to the law enforcement officers who handled this investigation thoroughly and professionally and whose work ultimately led to today's results.' Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up McClaren was McClaren worked as a part-time field volunteer gathering signatures for Matos during the 2023 Democratic primary for the First Congressional District seat. A criminal investigation was launched, however, when officials in Jamestown, Newport, and East Providence reported suspect signatures of dead people and others who claimed to have never signed the forms. Advertisement The scandal rocked Matos' campaign. The lieutenant governor ultimately finished fourth in the 11-candidate primary election won by now-Congressman Gabe Amo. Prosecutors alleged McClaren knowingly falsified and submitted nomination papers to the Jamestown and Newport Boards of Canvassers on behalf of Matos between July 11 and 13, 2023. McClaren has John R. Grasso, an attorney representing McClaren, maintained that position on Monday. 'She has always denied that she secured any fraudulent signatures,' Grasso told the Globe. 'The charge was that she signed the documents, attesting to the fact that she personally authenticated those signatures, when, in fact, they were gathered by someone else and then just handed to her in a pile of papers, and she signed them.' Grasso said McClaren, who now lives in Virginia, brought the papers 'to wherever they needed to go, and whoever checked them said, 'You got to sign these.'' 'So she flipped the page over and signed them,' he said. 'That's a case of don't sign a document that you haven't read.' McClaren was one of two people charged with falsifying nomination papers for Matos' campaign: In April 2024, Christopher M. Cotham, of Massachusetts, Court records show the case against Cotham remains pending. Material from previous Globe stories was used in this report. Christopher Gavin can be reached at
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Woman at center of Matos signature scandal avoids prison time after changing plea
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The woman at the center of the signature scandal that derailed Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos' congressional campaign in 2023 was spared prison time after changing her plea to no contest at Providence Superior Court on Monday. Holly McClaren had initially pleaded not guilty last year to two felony counts of violating nomination papers and two misdemeanor counts of giving false documents to an agent, employee or public official last year after she was indicted by a grand jury. On Monday, McClaren changed her plea to nolo contendere, or no contest, meaning she accepts the conviction as though a guilty plea has been entered but does not admit guilt. She was sentenced to three years unsupervised probation without any prison time, and she's allowed to relocate to Virginia. 'She signed papers or signatures that she didn't actually go out and secure,' McClaren's attorney, John Grasso, told reporters outside court. 'She thought that by signing those papers she was just confirming that somebody else had secured those signatures, not realizing that she was attesting to the authenticity of those signatures.' McClaren declined to comment following the hearing. The Matos campaign hired McClaren and her firm in 2023 to collect signatures on behalf of the campaign to get Matos' name on the ballot. It was then revealed several signatures were flagged as potentially fraudulent. Target 12 tracked down several people in Newport, Barrington, East Providence and Cranston who said their names were forged on the paperwork. The scandal launched a criminal investigation and McClaren was subsequently accused of knowingly falsifying nomination papers and submitting them to local canvassing boards. Target 12: 'That's not my signature': Newport residents dispute more Matos nomination papers The scandal caused political damage to Matos, who was widely considered a frontrunner in the race. She ended up finishing fourth in the Democratic primary election, losing to Gabe Amo, who went on to win the general election and holds the seat today. Matos has never been accused of involvement in the scheme. Last month, Matos told 12 News there were moments during the scandal when she thought she would step down from everything, calling it a 'rough time.' 'This whole process was very traumatic and there were moments in which I thought maybe I was going to quit everything and quit the race for congress then have to quit lieutenant governor.' Alexandra Leslie (aleslie@ is a Target 12 investigative reporter covering Providence and more for 12 News. Connect with her on Twitter and on Facebook. Eli Sherman (esherman@ is a Target 12 investigative reporter for 12 News. Connect with him on Twitter and on Facebook. Tim White contributed to this report Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Irish McLaren racer Alex Dunne caught in horror 11-car pile-up at Monaco F2 race
IRELAND's McLaren junior Alex Dunne was at the centre of a dramatic 11-car pile-up during the Formula 2 race in Monaco this morning. The horrendous crash caused utter chaos before the first lap was even completed. 2 The horrendous crash happened in the opening seconds of the F2 race in Moanco Credit: F1TV 2 McClaren's Irish racer Alex Dunne was involved in a huge pile-up The pole and currently leads the F2 championship, was overtaken off the line by Victor Martins . But as Offaly ace Dunne tried to dive up the inside at Turn 1 , the pair collided. And the contact sent Martins' ART car flying into the barriers causing mayhem on the famous track. As chaos unfolded behind, Richard Verschoor ploughed into Dunne, while Leonardo Fornaroli squeezed through the wreckage to snatch the lead. READ MORE ON MOTORSPORT A red flag was immediately thrown as the track resembled a scrapyard. Eight drivers were forced to retire after the incident unfolded with F1 TV footage captured the shocking pile-up. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries to any of the drivers. But the incident caused a lengthy delay before racing eventually resumed. Most read in Motorsport Fornaroli led for much of the contest — before another twist saw Jak Crawford leap into the lead. He perfectly timed a pit stop under a safety car brought out by Dino Beganovic's crash. Lewis Hamilton hit with grid penalty at Monaco Grand Prix after blunder saw him forced to apologise to Verstappen The 20-year-old American went on to claim a dramatic win, with Fornaroli settling for second. Sebastian Montoya snatched third after Arvid Lindblad — initially set for the podium — was hit with a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane, dropping him to ninth.
The 42
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Offaly native Alex Dunne eliminated after chaotic crash in Monaco
ALEX DUNNE'S HOPES of extending his lead at the top of the Formula 2 championship were dealt a major blow after his involvement in a multi-car pile up at the beginning of the featured race in Monaco. Jak Crawford eventually triumphed in twice red-flagged event, the first of which came after the Offaly native made a poor start from pole position. The McClaren junior driver was beaten at the first turn by Victor Martins and connected to cause chaos. Advertisement Almost half the field were involved in the crash, up to 11 at one point, and Richard Verschoor was also eliminated after hitting Dunne. Red flags were thrown and it was bump back down to earth for the impressive Dunne who has already enjoyed two victories this season to lead the standings going into Monaco.
Times
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Times
Andoni Iraola should heed Bill Foley's Auckland triumph before making next move
There is hope, on the south coast, that if Tottenham Hotspur came calling for Andoni Iraola this summer, he would resist. Bournemouth's head coach has a year left on his contract and is considered Tottenham's favoured option if Ange Postecoglou does not win the Europa League. Equally, he may be aware of the advice once given to Steve McClaren on leaving Manchester United by Sir Alex Ferguson. McClaren had several options at the time — Middlesbrough, Southampton, West Ham United. 'Don't pick a club,' Ferguson told him. 'Pick an owner.' McClaren chose Steve Gibson of Middlesbrough ahead of Rupert Lowe and Terry Brown. If Iraola uses the same system of evaluation, he will stay where he is. Tottenham have more financial clout than Bournemouth —
