World Prosecutors said on Thursday they have decided not to bring criminal charges against former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who resigned in May after four women accused him of physical abuse. 09 Nov 2018 01:41AM Bookmark NEW YORK: Prosecutors said on Thursday they have decided not to bring criminal charges against former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who resigned in May after four women accused him of physical abuse. The decision was announced by Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, who was appointed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to investigate the allegations shortly after Schneiderman’s sudden May 7 resignation. Singas said she personally interviewed Schneiderman’s accusers and found them credible, but that state law made it impossible to bring criminal charges. “I believe the women who shared their experiences with our investigation team. However legal impediments, including statutes of limitations, preclude criminal prosecution,” Singas said in a statement. In a statement on Thursday, Schneiderman apologised “for any and all pain that I have caused,” and said that after spending time in a “rehab facility” he was committed to “making amends” to those people he harmed. “I recognise that District Attorney Singas’ decision not to prosecute does not mean I have done nothing wrong,” he said. “I accept full responsibility for my conduct in my relationships with my accusers, and for the impact it had on them.” Cuomo’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Schneiderman, 63, resigned hours after allegations by his accusers,… [Read full story]
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