Former Fall River mayor Jasiel Correia II will remain in prison for his full sentence after a federal judge denied his bid for early release. 

Correia, 32, is serving what Judge Allison Burroughs called a “generous” six-year sentence after being convicted of wire fraud and extortion worth more than $800,000. Before and during his time as mayor, Correia ran multiple schemes to fund a lifestyle of buying luxury clothing, cars, adult items, expensive trips to restaurants and vacations, repaying student debt and more. 

In May, the former mayor petitioned for early release, claiming defense attorney Kevin Reddington had been ineffective and had extorted him. Federal prosecutors opposed the motion, saying Correia "was and remains unrepentant of his crimes."

Read more from Dan Medeiros at heraldnews.com.