Rhode Island Democratic Party Chairwoman Liz Beretta-Perik resigned after her husband was indicted on charges of stealing approximately $20 million in federal and state subsidies from a now-defunct Ohio college.

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House Speaker @chrisblazejewski.com and Senate President Valarie Lawson say Liz Beretta-Perik "made history as the 1st woman to be elected as chair of the party. Her resignation should not take away from the integrity and professionalism she always applied to her work on behalf of RI Democrats.”

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@whitehouse.senate.gov says Liz Beretta-Perik “was a hardworking, hands-on Chairwoman, who served with energy and integrity. I am very grateful for her exemplary service. I would remind everyone that our justice system affords a presumption of innocence to those accused of a crime.”

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Foulkes campaign spokesperson Angelika Pellegrino said Foulkes will donate the $2,000 in contributions she received in 2021 and 2022 from Michael Perik to the Community College of Rhode Island’s Book Award Scholarship. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/10/20/m...

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Liz Perik steps down as Dem Party chair

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