Rhode Island Department of Administration official David Patten announced his resignation Friday following numerous allegations of professional misconduct.

Another complaint about behavior involving now-former high-ranking Rhode Island official David Patten is revealed. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 05:17:28 GMT (1752211048729) Story Infinite Scroll ...

Rhode Island officials accused of racist and sexist behavior during trip to Philadelphia The government officials, David Patten and James Thorsen, allegedly displayed “bizarre, offensive and ...

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission voted Tuesday to take up the recommendation of its own staff to probe whether the $25 gift limit for public officials was broken and gifts were taken that could ...

RI POLITICS R.I. official resigns amid scandal over racist, sexist comments made in Philadelphia David Patten’s lawyer issued a statement apologizing to the people of Rhode Island and ...

A top Rhode Island official announced his resignation Thursday, closing part of an investigation into accusations of misconduct, including racially and ethnically charged remarks and requests for ...

David Patten was on paid leave since three days after the March 10 trip to Philadelphia. He made nearly $175,000 per year. ... “Rhode Island has been and remains home to Mr. Patten.

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission is voting this morning on the alleged misbehavior on the trip. Former top RI official ordered to pay $5,000 fine over infamous Philly trip. What to know.

Dear Philadelphia: I hear that a highly-paid Rhode Island state official named David Patten behaved badly in your city recently — making obnoxious comments and demanding gifts while there to vet ...