Man accused of assaulting ex-mayor faces trial

Surveillance video shows surprise attack on former Fall River mayor

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:32pm

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An extreme close-up of a knife blade reflecting a bright, harsh light, conceptually illustrating the investigation into the alleged assault.The availability of surveillance video evidence in the assault case against Corree K. Gonzales raises concerns about the ability to find an impartial jury.Fall River Today

Corree K. Gonzales has been accused of assaulting former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan in an incident that was captured on surveillance video. The attack appears to have been a surprise, raising concerns about the ability to find an impartial jury for Gonzales' upcoming trial.

Why it matters

The high-profile nature of the case against Gonzales, involving a former mayor, and the availability of video evidence could make it challenging to seat an unbiased jury, potentially impacting the fairness of the trial proceedings.

The details

Surveillance footage from near the scene of the October 20, 2025 assault on former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan appears to show a surprise attack. Corree K. Gonzales has been accused of carrying out the assault.

  • The alleged assault occurred on October 20, 2025.
  • Gonzales' trial is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks.

The players

Corree K. Gonzales

The individual accused of assaulting former Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan.

Will Flanagan

The former mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, who was the victim of the alleged assault.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide in the coming days whether to move the trial to a different location in an effort to find an impartial jury.

The takeaway

This high-profile case highlights the challenges of ensuring a fair trial when there is video evidence and a prominent public figure is involved, raising questions about the ability to seat an unbiased jury.