It looks like Silver once again buried sexual harassment charges to cover for a colleague. (rocklandtimes.com)
Silver, who would become the longest - serving speaker in state history next year, has survived previous ethical scandals, including widespread complaints over his handling of sexual harassment charges against former Assemblyman Vito Lopez and the earlier conviction of his top aide, Michael Boxley, on a charge of sexual misconduct. (timesunion.com)
The commission held a special two hour long closed door meeting, called just days after Governor Cuomo asked for an investigation of sexual harassment charges against Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez. (wxxinews.org)