[1] In 1960, Giles ran for Governor of Massachusetts, he lost the convention nomination to John A. Volpe and did not run in the primary.

[2][5] On March 26, 1964, Giles was indicted on charges of conspiracy, larceny, aiding and abetting in making false reports, and conflict of interest.

[6] As a result, on March 30, 1964, Giles was suspended from his job as Massachusetts Public Safety Commissioner.

[7] Robert McDonald was appointed acting commissioner on April 16, 1964, by Governor Endicott Peabody.

On December 23, 1964, Peabody chose Richard Caples to succeed McDonald as Acting Public Safety Commissioner.