BOSTON (WHDH) - Former Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson addressed the media outside of federal court after receiving a one month sentence in connection to a kick back scheme involving a family member she hired.
Fernandes Anderson, on top of her sentence, is ordered to pay $13,000 in restitution. She pleaded not guilty in May to one count of wire fraud and one count of theft from a program receiving federal funding.
“Everything happens for a reason, everything,” Fernandes Anderson said while leaving court.
Before her hearing, Fernandes Anderson was hugging people outside the courthouse, but once she got in, it was a much more somber tone.
Fernandes Anderson emotionally addressed the judge, saying she was deeply sorry. The government pushed for a year long sentence, arguing the seriousness of the offense.
Her attorney asked for no prison time and instead advocated for community service.
“It happened, I took responsibility, I’m off now, my Uber’s here,” Fernandes Anderson said after addressing the media.
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