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Posted on 07/19/2026 4:18:58 AM PDT by DFG
A company where the husband of Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., is a partner was selected for a nearly $2 billion deal to build a new courthouse in Springfield, Massachusetts — a decision now being challenged in court by rejected bidders who allege conflicts of interest tainted the process.
Conan Harris, who has been married to the Massachusetts Democrat for more than a decade, is a partner with John Barros in CoJo Real Estate, which is part of the Liberty Junction team selected in early July for the 40-year courthouse lease, according to the lawsuit.
The plaintiffs allege Barros’ role as interim executive director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) created a conflict of interest because several members of that agency’s board also serve on the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance, the state agency that selected Liberty Junction.
The lawsuit also described Harris as having "deep conflicts," but its most detailed allegations center on Barros' leadership role at the MCCA, another state agency.
Pressley, a member of the "Squad," was not accused of any wrongdoing by the plaintiffs, and there is no evidence she was involved in the bidding process to rebuild the aging Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse.
Records show the bidding process formally began June 30, 2025, when DCAMM released its request for proposals for the Springfield courthouse project.
The plaintiffs argued that when Barros became the head of the MCCA on Jan. 14, 2026, he did not disclose his participation in the courthouse bidding process to the State Ethics Commission.
The lawsuit also said the Liberty Junction proposal was not updated to indicate that Barros had been appointed to a leading role on the MCCA.
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Two billion sounds pricy for a court house.
Wasn’t there a DEAD BODY found at his house yesterday????
Thanks for posting.
Shhhh. The media are currently trying to hide that one too. Didn’t see anything. What body?
Snubbed developers challenge $2B Springfield courthouse project, contract
His rental property, by all accounts.
And…no one in the county wants the courthouse where they want to put it. There is no good plan for parking. It’s in a desolate part of town. There were alternative plans that were better; better locations, better access, and better for the city.
The western part of Mass often complains about sending taxes to Boston, but getting nothing in return.
There is more than one way to buy votes.
The Woodrow Wilson Bridge in DC cost about $2.4 billion. (that’s $2 thousand million and change ...)
for the 40-year courthouse lease
The Suits say, “Ya gotta problem wit dat?”
It’s just taxpayer fleecing, robbery, swindling, thievery, etc etc…
$2B contract from blue state for new courthouse.
A big tent that smells like elephants have been in it?.
He served 10 years in jail for drug trafficking.
Right in your face and daring anyone to say anything.
Patriots, Call Congress
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Message: This makes no sense at all. Conan Harris is approved to get $2 billion tax dollars; a criminal who served 10 years in jail for drug trafficking. Stop this flagrant abuse of tax dollars.
Patriots, Call Congress
US Capitol switchboard
(202) 224-3121.
Call the White House
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414
TTY/TTD Comments: 202-456-6213
Send a letter to the White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20500
Message: This makes no sense at all. Conan Harris is approved to get $2 billion tax dollars; a criminal who served 10 years in jail for drug trafficking. Stop this flagrant abuse of tax dollars.
WE BE RICH , SUCKERS
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