Overview

• On July 17, Lawn entered a not guilty plea to misdemeanor counts of operating under the influence and leaving the scene of property damage.
• Boston Police say his GMC Yukon sideswiped a parked vehicle on Hancock Street before he stopped near Beacon and Bowdoin streets and was flagged down by a bystander.
• During his arraignment in Boston Municipal Court, a judge prohibited him from driving and set his next appearance for August 1.
• In a public statement, Lawn called his behavior “completely unacceptable,” expressed deep regret and pledged to take steps to prevent a recurrence.
• The episode has intensified scrutiny of ethical standards for legislators and raised questions about accountability for the chair of the health care financing committee.