The criminal investigation into the former president crashed amid a disagreement about the merits of bringing a case. The debate pitted a new district attorney against two veteran prosecutors who had pursued a case against Mr. Trump for years. Source:…
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N.Y.’s Push for Weather Alerts in More Languages Highlights Greater Need
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2022
The storm hit the city’s immigrant communities hard, and the New York attorney general called this week for severe weather alerts to be sent in more languages. Advocates say deeper changes are needed. Source: New York Times
Andrew Cuomo TV Ad Recasts Him as a Victim of Politics
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2022
Andrew Cuomo’s still-active campaign spent $369,000 to recast the sexual harassment case against him, pushing a narrative that he was driven out of office by “political attacks.” Source: New York Times
Prosecutors Leading Trump Fraud Investigation in NY Resign
By Gotham Rex on February 23, 2022
The resignations came after the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, was said to have expressed doubts about the case, and amid a monthlong pause in the presentation of evidence to a grand jury. Source: New York Times
Cuomo and Top Aide Sued by Trooper Over Sexual Harassment Accusations
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Lawyers for Andrew Cuomo and Melissa DeRosa said the suit, which accuses them of discrimination and retaliation, was meritless. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Can Question Trump and 2 Children, Judge Rules
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Former President Donald J. Trump and two of his children had sought to block Letitia James, the attorney general, from interviewing them under oath. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Doesn’t Need to Run for Governor to Grab the Spotlight
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Ms. James, the New York attorney general, highlighted her work on matters related to former President Donald J. Trump as she accepted a nomination for re-election. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Recovers Funds for Those Misled by Virus Testing Labs
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2022
As demand for coronavirus tests surged, some companies offered expedited testing but failed to provide results as fast as promised, officials said. Source: New York Times
Trump's Long-Time Accounting Firm Cuts Ties Over Financial Statements
By Gotham Rex on February 14, 2022
The firm, Mazars USA, said in a letter that it could no longer stand behind the annual statements, which are central to an investigation by the New York attorney general. Source: New York Times
A Legal Challenge to Rules Against Legal Advice from Nonlawyers
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2022
A nonprofit wants to train volunteers to help consumers defend themselves in debt collection cases. Source: New York Times
New York’s Attorney General Moves to Block a Ruling Striking Down a State Mask Policy
By Gotham Rex on January 25, 2022
A state judge had ruled against the mask mandate late Monday, arguing that Gov. Kathy Hochul lacked the authority to enact it. Source: New York Times
Hyperbole or Fraud? The Question at the Heart of Trump Investigation.
By Gotham Rex on January 19, 2022
The New York attorney general has cited more than a dozen instances in which she said Donald J. Trump inflated the value of his assets, including his Trump Tower penthouse. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Outlines Pattern of Possible Fraud at Trump Business
By Gotham Rex on January 19, 2022
The attorney general, Letitia James, released new details of her investigation as she argued for the need to question Donald J. Trump and two of his children under oath. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Has $16 Million in Campaign Cash and No Campaign. What Now?
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2022
The former governor still has a big war chest even as he faces large legal bills. Source: New York Times
An Emboldened Cuomo Takes Swings at Accusers and Investigators
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2022
“He can’t move on,” Andrew Cuomo’s lawyer said, attacking the credibility of some of the women who accused the former governor of sexual harassment. Source: New York Times