Healey said Tompkins “made the right decision by stepping down,” but has yet to call for his resignation from the Suffolk County sheriff position.
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Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins, a longtime leader facing federal charges for allegedly extorting a cannabis company, has resigned from Roxbury Community College’s Board of Trustees.
In a letter addressed to Governor Maura Healey, he formally resigned from his position of chair, effective Monday. Tompkins said he has “greatly appreciated” the experience. Governor Charlie Baker appointed Tompkins chair in 2019 after he served as a member beginning in 2013…