Governor Paterson is being closed mouth about the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault of a woman last Halloween by a key aide to the Governor...a man named David Johnson, who has now been suspended pending an investigation by the Attorney General.
This transcript does not make State Police look good, but of course at this point we only see the testimony of the woman involved. However, if members of the Governor's security detail, or the Governor himself, tried to influence a criminal probe in the City of New York, that will be a problem.
At the very least, this matter was tamped down by the administration of late when the aide came under the scrutiny of the New York Times.
This is the "bombshell" rumored to be coming a couple of weeks back. One can see why it could lead to speculation of resignation.
With an investigation underway, the Governor is relieved of the obligation to respond to inquiries about the matter.
Transcript of Woman’s Testimony About David W. Johnson - NYTimes.com
4 comments:
The transcript of the Gov's call to the women is a non-starter... nothing there.
Oh god it was Mindy talking to Tiger... What a mistake
We all know that media fits the information, to sell a story. I know that I am growing a little weary of media stories threatening someones career/future. Media outlets need to be held to the same standards as the "truth in credit lending", in other words "tell the truth from day 1 or be faced with penalties to the full extent of the law". But then again, I guess we wouldn't have many newspapers,let alone, the National Enquirer.
Those pesky facts, who needs 'em right – especially when rumors, nasty politics, or innuendo will suffice, right?
This is pathetic, really it is.
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