Correia has steadfastly denied the mounting accusations and refused to resign. He lost a March recall vote, only to be re-elected on the same night. And he simply ignored the city council's vote to temporarily oust him last week.
Correia pleaded not guilty this month to charges accusing him of extorting hundreds of thousands of dollars from marijuana companies. He has also pleaded not guilty to federal charges of defrauding investors in a smartphone app he was developing in order fund a lavish lifestyle Cheap Newport Cigarettes Online Sale and further his political career.
The city council last week voted to temporarily remove Correia from office, but Correia has refused to leave, saying the council lacks the authority.
As Fall River voters headed to the polls Tuesday, the marijuana extortion case against the embattled mayor moved forward in Boston.
Antonio Costa, 51, of Fall River, and David Hebert, 54, of Westport, both pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of extortion, conspiracy and making false statements and were released pending their sentencing.
Authorities say the two men served as "middlemen" for Correia as he accepted cash bribes in exchange Cheap Newport 100s Cigarettes Website for issuing official letters needed to obtain a state license to operate a marijuana retail business. At least four business owners paid a total of $600,000 in bribes, authorities say.