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The scandal that forced Eric Schneiderman from his perch as Attorney General of New York will not result in criminal charges. In May, Schneiderman was the subject of a bombshell exposé from the New Yorker in which four women accused him of physically abusing them in the course of their relationships. Today, the special prosecutor appointed to look into the allegations, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas, announced Schneiderman will not face criminal charges.
In her statement, Singas indicated that she believed the women who came forward, but that the statutes of limitations prevented legal action:
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“I believe the women who shared their experiences with our investigation team, however legal impediments, including statutes of limitations, preclude criminal prosecution.”
Schneiderman also released a statement that, for the first time, took responsibility for his actions and revealed he’s spent time in rehab dealing with his issues:
“I recognize 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.”
Schneiderman continued: “After spending time in a rehab facility, I am committed to a lifelong path of recovery and making amends to those I have harmed. I apologize for any and all pain that I have caused, and I apologize to the people of the State of New York for disappointing them after they put their trust in me.”
On Tuesday, Tish James was elected as the new Attorney General in New York. She’s the first woman and first person of color to be elected to serve in the role.
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