Governor's Son Charged by AG
Caleb Chafee, son of Gov. Lincoln Chafee, has been charged with violating the state's social host law after a graduation party that allegedly left woman highly intoxicated.
Caleb Chafee, 18, the son of Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee, has been charged with one count of violating the state's social host law, announced the Attorney General's Office Friday. The governor says his son will "accept responsibility" in a statement sent Friday afternoon. "Underage drinking is a major problem in Rhode Island and across the country," wrote Gov. Lincoln Chafee. "With that in mind, the so-called 'social host' law has been broadly designed to prevent such unfortunate incidents from occurring and to protect the young people of our state. "Throughout this process, Stephanie and I have taken this matter seriously and have been concerned and disappointed by the details of the event in question, as any parents would be. "…
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Gary Morse
5:57 am on Sunday, August 19, 2012
There is a lot more under RIGL 3-8-11.1 which would have applied to anyone over 21. For some reason, the General Assembly seems to think that you're not really an adult until you officially turn 21. Lucky break for the Chafee's. more ›