Mafia and Illegal Activity Controversy
It was rumoured and noted in Hoyt's memorial of his attempts to uproot political and business corruption within Rhode Island. With a Law background, graduating from Harvard University, Hoyt attempted on numerous occasions to utilize the legal system to bring justice on illegal activities occurring specifically in Cranston. Despite frequent attempts to weaken Mafia connections within Rhode Island, Hoyt saw reasonable failure within the court system and after confrontation with government officials he saw himself under scrutiny for his relentless pursuit by fellow Republican members, which would eventually lead to his dismissal.
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