This ethics charge is merely the latest in what is fast becoming an avalanche of accusations of shady behavior for N.Y. governor David Paterson. While Paterson hoped that by ending his campaign for re-election he’d be freed to get back to the business of governing, the questions surrounding his conduct are rapidly becoming a sideshow all their own. Perhaps the mounting calls for his resignation aren’t so far off the mark. What do you think? Tell us in the comments. – NewsOne Staff
From the NY Times:
The state Commission on Public Integrity charged Gov. David A. Paterson on Wednesday with violating state ethics laws when he secured free tickets to the opening game of the World Series from the Yankees last fall for himself and others. The announcement came as the governor, already mired in scandal, met with his cabinet and insisted he would stay in office.
In addition to violating the state’s ban on gifts to public officials, the commission found that Mr. Paterson falsely testified under oath that he had intended to pay for the tickets for his son and his son’s friend. The commission determined that Mr. Paterson had never intended to pay for the tickets and only did so after inquiries from the media, after which he submitted a backdated check as payment.
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The commission had referred the case to the Albany County District Attorney, P. David Soares, as well as Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo, for further investigation. Mr. Cuomo is already investigating Mr. Paterson’s role in allegedly trying to suppress a domestic-violence case involving a close aide, David Johnson.
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