Cahill pleads not guilty to charges

Former state treasurer Timothy P. Cahill proclaimed his innocence today, saying Attorney General Martha Coakley is using a “novel’’ legal theory “to make criminal what has long been legal.”

Cahill stood by as Parker issued a statement.

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Former state treasurer Timothy P. Cahill (right) and his attorney, E. Peter Parker, issued a statement outside Suffolk Superior Court.

Cahill prepared to address reporters gathered outside of the courthouse following his arraignment.

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Cahill prepared to address reporters gathered outside of the courthouse following his arraignment.

“Today is the beginning of a long process that will result, in the end, in my name being cleared and my reputation being restored,

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“Today is the beginning of a long process that will result, in the end, in my name being cleared and my reputation being restored," Cahill said.

Former state treasurer Timothy P. Cahill (left) and his attorney, E. Peter Parker, left Suffolk Superior Court after the hearing.

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Cahill and Parker left the courthouse after the hearing on Wednesday.

Cahill and his two former aides who are also charged in the case were released on personal recognizance.

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Cahill and his two former aides who are also charged in the case were released on personal recognizance.

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