Massachusetts mayor's lawyer ignites fury with 'he doesn't speak English' claim amid fraud case Aug 18, 2026 · The Washington Times AI News Desk · washingtontimes.com read more » A video of Lawrence, Massachusetts, Mayor Brian DePena's lawyer telling reporters "he doesn't speak English, no comment" has set off a social media storm, overshadowing the federal fraud case that prompted the exchange in the first place. Read more »