In a surprising rebuke of New York's attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, a judge in Albany County dismissed criminal charges against Republican state Sen. Robert Ortt, of Niagara Falls, whom Schneiderman has said committed «a shameful breach of public trust.» (nystateofpolitics.com)
These allegations represent a shameful breach of the public trust — and we will hold those responsible to account.» (nystateofpolitics.com)
AG Eric Schneiderman called the accusations «a shameful breach of public trust,» adding in a statement: «No - show jobs and secret payments are the lifeblood of public corruption. (nystateofpolitics.com)