An indictment was filed in federal court Thursday against former state Sen. Brian Joyce, who is accused of accepting bribes, including a Jeep.

Joyce, 55, of Westport, was the state senator for the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth district.

The U.S. Attorney's office has accused Joyce, a Democrat, of using his state senate office for private gain.

Joyce is charged with racketeering, mail fraud, wire fraud, honest services fraud, extortion, money laundering, fraud and misapplication of federal funds.

Here is the indictment against Joyce.

Indictment against former Massachusetts Sen. Brian Joyce by Melissa Hanson on Scribd