James Doyle II explained

James Doyle II
State Senate:Rhode Island
District:8th[1]
Term Start:January 2005
Term End:January 2018
Predecessor:William Irons
Successor:Sandra Cano
Birth Date:16 February 1972
Nationality:American
Party:Democratic
Residence:Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Alma Mater:Providence College

James E. Doyle II[2] (born February 16, 1972) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate representing District 8 until 2018. He resigned in January 2018 citing his battles with alcoholism.[3]

He was also being investigated for check kiting to defraud three local banks of more than $74 million. He was charged and pled guilty to 31 counts of bank fraud and tax evasion.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Education

One of three children born to James E. Doyle (1938-2016), a former mayor of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and his wife, Joan C. (née Richer) Doyle, Doyle II earned his BA degree from Providence College.[8]

Elections

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Senator James E. Doyle II . . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
  2. Web site: James Doyle II's Biography . . March 11, 2014.
  3. Web site: RI Senator Doyle resigns citing alcohol issues. JESSICA A. BOTELHO, NBC 10. NEWS. January 9, 2018. WJAR.
  4. https://www.justice.gov
  5. Web site: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/pawtucket-times/20180929/281479277347906. PressReader.
  6. Web site: NBC 10 I-Team: Former state senator pleads guilty to bank fraud. PARKER GAVIGAN, NBC 10. NEWS. September 28, 2018. WJAR.
  7. News: providencejournal.com . April 12, 2019 . Ex. R.I. senator James E. Doyle sentenced to 2 years for check-kiting scheme . Staff Writer .
  8. News: Former Pawtucket Mayor James Doyle dies. The Washington Times.
  9. Web site: 2004 Statewide Primary Senate Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
  10. Web site: 2004 General Election State Senate Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
  11. Web site: 2006 Statewide Primary State Senate Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
  12. Web site: 2006 General Election Senate Summary Results by District . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
  13. Web site: 2008 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
  14. Web site: 2008 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
  15. Web site: 2010 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
  16. Web site: 2010 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
  17. Web site: 2012 Statewide Primary, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
  18. Web site: 2012 General Election, Senator in General Assembly District 8 . Secretary of State of Rhode Island . Providence, Rhode Island . March 11, 2014.
  19. Web site: James Doyle (Rhode Island). Ballotpedia.