The Supreme Court ruled last week that the Ethics Commission – a government watchdog group – can’t prosecute legislators based on their votes.

The decision was a victory for former Senate President William Irons, once accused of voting on legislation to benefit business partners CVS and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

But is this also a victory for Rhode Islanders, or does it open the door for corruption?

Alessandra Suuberg reports.

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