Daunasia Yancey, Deputy Director of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement, was arrested in April 2025 on felony assault charges involving a deadly weapon. The incident reportedly involved Yancey allegedly assaulting her ex-wife’s new girlfriend by slamming her into a wall. Despite the arrest, Yancey has remained employed by the city on unpaid leave for over three months and continues to receive a salary of $116,000. City officials confirmed her status as on unpaid leave but still on the payroll. The delay in public disclosure of Yancey’s arrest has drawn criticism from local groups and political opponents, who accuse Mayor Wu’s administration of a lack of transparency and accountability. Yancey, who also owns a brand called "Pay a Black Woman" and studies at Harvard University, has expressed support for Black Lives Matter and other social justice causes. This arrest marks the third instance of a staffer associated with Mayor Wu facing violent assault charges within a three-month period, raising concerns about management at City Hall.