In a snub of Democratic incumbent Letitia James, the union representing 7,000 present and retired New York state troopers has endorsed Republican Michael Henry for lawyer common.
Troopers PBA president Thomas Mungeer mentioned he’s livid with James’ workplace over its dealing with of the homicide, manslaughter and reckless endangerment indictment of Trooper Christopher Baldner for his function in a crash that killed a Brooklyn woman in December 2020.
He mentioned James’ prosecutors falsely claimed Baldner was a flight threat when setting bail.
“There’s a line within the sand. The gloves are off. I've no confidence in something James does,” Mungeer advised The Put up.
He added in a press release, “The NYSTPBA is urging all of its members, together with their relations and pals, in addition to all members of the legislation enforcement neighborhood, to vote for Michael Henry for New York State Lawyer Basic.”
Henry, the son of a retired police officer, mentioned “it's an honor” to have the assist of the state troopers PBA.
“Our legislation enforcement officers exit and put their lives on the road each single day and so they deserve our respect. We're going to work collectively to revive security to New York by repealing harmful pro-criminal insurance policies which can be placing the general public and our officers in danger. I thank New York State Troopers PBA President Thomas Mungeer and each member for placing their belief in me,” Henry mentioned.
Mungeer’s displeasure with James was first displayed final November, when he instantly endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul within the Democratic major when James was nonetheless a candidate for governor, earlier than dropping out and as a substitute operating for re-election as state lawyer common.
The feud stems from the Baldner case.
The union representing 7,000 present and retired New York state troopers has endorsed Republican Michael Henry for lawyer common over Letitia James.
Troopers PBA President Thomas Mungeer mentioned he is livid with James' workplace over its dealing with of the indictment of Trooper Christopher Baldner for his function in a crash that killed a youngster in 2020.
Baldner allegedly rammed right into a car that had fled a visitors cease, inflicting it to flip over, killing 11-year-old Monica Items in December 2020, in response to James’ workplace.
Baldner had pulled over the woman’s father, Tristan Items, for dashing on the state Thruway close to Kingston in Ulster County. Items sped away and Baldner went after him, twice ramming his patrol automotive into the again of the household’s automotive, in response to James’ workplace.
James indicted Baldner for homicide final October.
Below a state legislation authorized in 2020, the lawyer common is required to analyze all civilian deaths by the hands of police and prosecute prison wrongdoing, if warranted. The AG has an workplace of particular investigation that evaluations all police-related deaths.
NY AG Letitia James just lately filed a $250 million civil fraud lawsuit in opposition to former President Donald Trump, his firm, and his three youngsters.
Mungeer mentioned in a press release that the NYSTPBA is urging all of its members to "vote for Michael Henry for New York State Lawyer Basic."
Final week, she filed an enormous $250 million civil fraud lawsuit in opposition to former President Donald Trump, his firm, and his three eldest youngsters for allegedly falsely inflating his internet value by manipulating the worth of a few of his prized belongings — together with his numerous golf programs, accommodations and houses. Trump denied the fees.
Final yr, her workplace’s damning investigative report claimed that then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo harassed or mistreated a slew of girls, forcing Cuomo’s resignation. Cuomo just lately filed an ethics criticism in opposition to James, disputing the claims.
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