Jasiel Correia doubles down on allegations of extortion against his ex-lawyer

 Jasiel Correia doubles down on allegations of extortion against his ex-lawyer

Convicted ex-Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia II is doubling down on his bid for early release from prison, citing ineffective defense counsel.

BOSTON Former mayor Jasiel Correia II is not giving up on his bid for early release from his six-year prison sentence, doubling down in a response to prosecutors’ opposition and continuing to argue t…