Tania Fernandes Anderson was arrested in December for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars of public money in a kickback scheme involving a family member on her staff. She faces a year in prison, three years supervised release and fines.

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson plans to plead guilty in a federal public corruption case tied to allegations that she stole thousands of dollars from taxpayers in a kickback scheme that took place in City Hall,

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson​ dodged news cameras during her first City Council hearing since she agreed to plead guilty​ to federal corruption charges.

That means candidates in Boston’s District 7 City Council race could have to hit the campaign trail sooner than they expected. The city’s harter calls for a special election to fill an open district council seat if there’s more than 180 days until the election.

Can we wait until after the meeting?” Fernandes Anderson told media outlets. “I’ll give my word. I’ll be back.” She did not return to speak to media following today's Boston City Council meeting.

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson has agreed to plead guilty to federal corruption charges and will resign from the City Council. Mayor Michelle Wu said the city will work with District 7 constituents to ensure they can still access city services.

Politician perp walks are an all-too-common sight in Massachusetts. Tania Fernandes Anderson must be the last official to make one.

Fernandes Anderson made history as the first Muslim and African-immigrant to be elected to the Boston City Council.