Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas was appointed special prosecutor in investigating allegations against former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. As special prosecutor Singas will investigate Schneiderman’s alleged assault, drug abuse and other actions as well as Attorney General staff based on facts in The New Yorker […]
Tag: #MeToo
Women leaders and advocates react to Schneiderman allegations
In a shocking turn of events, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a self-proclaimed champion of the #MeToo movement has been accused of severe sexual violence against four women. Women across the state who are involved in New York politics are speaking out in response to these allegations, expressing their disgust, […]
Cuomo calls for investigation into allegations against Schneiderman
Top lawmakers and the governor are reacting to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s resignation following reports of sexual assault allegations published in The New Yorker on Monday. Schneiderman announced his resignation last night and will leave his office effective at the close of business today. “The New Yorker has published an […]
Child sex abuse survivors advocate for Child Victims Act
New Yorkers Against Hidden Predators (NYAHP) — a coalition of child sex abuse survivors and advocates—urged the Legislature to include the Child Victims Act in their one-house and final budget in a testimony submitted to the Public Protection Committee. The Child Victims Act (S.809) would expand criminal and civil statutes […]
AG’s office files lawsuit against The Weinstein Company
After a four-month investigation into claims of a gender-based hostile work environment, New York State’s Attorney General is taking a legal stand against shamed film producer Harvey Weinstein and the New York City-based Weinstein Company. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman this week filed a civil lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, his brother […]