Four Women Accuse New York's Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman ...of having subjected them to nonconsensual physical violence.
All have been reluctant to speak out, fearing reprisal. But two of the women, Michelle Manning Barish and Tanya Selvaratnam, have talked to The New Yorker on the record, because they feel that doing so could protect other women. They allege that he repeatedly hit them, often after drinking, frequently in bed and never with their consent.
They did not report their allegations to the police at the time, but both say that they eventually sought medical attention after having been slapped hard across the ear and face, and also choked. Selvaratnam says that Schneiderman warned her he could have her followed and her phones tapped, and both say that he threatened to kill them if they broke up with him.
A fourth woman, an attorney who has held prominent positions in the New York legal community, says that Schneiderman made an advance toward her; when she rebuffed him, he slapped her across the face with such force that it left a mark that lingered the next day.
She recalls screaming in surprise and pain, and beginning to cry, and says that she felt frightened. She has asked to remain unidentified but shared a photograph of the injury with The New Yorker.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/four...ical-abuse
Eric Schneiderman Resigns as New York Attorney General Amid Assault Claims by 4 Women
Eric T. Schneiderman, the New York State attorney general who rose to prominence as an antagonist of the Trump administration, abruptly resigned on Monday night hours after The New Yorker reported that four women had accused him of physically assaulting them.
Former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will not be charged in abuse investigation, prosecutor says
CNN)Eric Schneiderman, the former New York Attorney General who stepped down after multiple women came forward with allegations of assault, will not face criminal charges, the prosecutor tasked with overseeing the case told CNN.
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas told CNN Thursday morning that her team interviewed members of Schneiderman's security detail, employees who worked with him at the New York Attorney General's office and witnesses. Singas was appointed to be the special prosecutor overseeing the investigation.
"I personally interviewed each of the women who cooperated with our investigation along with their attorneys," Singas told CNN in a statement.
"I believe the women who shared their experiences with our investigation team, however legal impediments, including statutes of limitations, preclude criminal prosecution . "
Schneiderman told CNN in a statement released by a spokeswoman that he accepts full responsibility for his actions.
"I recognize that District Attorney Singas' decision not to prosecute does not mean I have done nothing wrong. I accept full responsibility for my conduct in my relationships with my accusers, and for the impact it had on them," Schneiderman's statement read.
"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."
Barish said on Twitter Thursday that Schneiderman's admission to engaging in wrongdoing is "a victory for all women," and called upon him to donate his campaign contributions to groups that combat sexual violence against women.
"I feel completely vindicated by Eric Schneiderman's admission that he engaged in the abuse to which he subjected me and the other women," Barish tweeted. "I wish him well in his recovery process."
I appreciate the District Attorney's statement and will work to ensure that such legislation passes in NY state and elsewhere. I feel completely vindicated by Eric Schneiderman's admission that he engaged in the abuse to which he subjected me and the other women.
— M Manning Barish (@MichelleBarish) November 8, 2018
https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/08/politics/no-ch...index.html
All have been reluctant to speak out, fearing reprisal. But two of the women, Michelle Manning Barish and Tanya Selvaratnam, have talked to The New Yorker on the record, because they feel that doing so could protect other women. They allege that he repeatedly hit them, often after drinking, frequently in bed and never with their consent.
They did not report their allegations to the police at the time, but both say that they eventually sought medical attention after having been slapped hard across the ear and face, and also choked. Selvaratnam says that Schneiderman warned her he could have her followed and her phones tapped, and both say that he threatened to kill them if they broke up with him.
A fourth woman, an attorney who has held prominent positions in the New York legal community, says that Schneiderman made an advance toward her; when she rebuffed him, he slapped her across the face with such force that it left a mark that lingered the next day.
She recalls screaming in surprise and pain, and beginning to cry, and says that she felt frightened. She has asked to remain unidentified but shared a photograph of the injury with The New Yorker.
https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/four...ical-abuse
Eric Schneiderman Resigns as New York Attorney General Amid Assault Claims by 4 Women
Eric T. Schneiderman, the New York State attorney general who rose to prominence as an antagonist of the Trump administration, abruptly resigned on Monday night hours after The New Yorker reported that four women had accused him of physically assaulting them.
Former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman will not be charged in abuse investigation, prosecutor says
CNN)Eric Schneiderman, the former New York Attorney General who stepped down after multiple women came forward with allegations of assault, will not face criminal charges, the prosecutor tasked with overseeing the case told CNN.
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas told CNN Thursday morning that her team interviewed members of Schneiderman's security detail, employees who worked with him at the New York Attorney General's office and witnesses. Singas was appointed to be the special prosecutor overseeing the investigation.
"I personally interviewed each of the women who cooperated with our investigation along with their attorneys," Singas told CNN in a statement.
"I believe the women who shared their experiences with our investigation team, however legal impediments, including statutes of limitations, preclude criminal prosecution . "
Schneiderman told CNN in a statement released by a spokeswoman that he accepts full responsibility for his actions.
"I recognize that District Attorney Singas' decision not to prosecute does not mean I have done nothing wrong. I accept full responsibility for my conduct in my relationships with my accusers, and for the impact it had on them," Schneiderman's statement read.
"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."
Barish said on Twitter Thursday that Schneiderman's admission to engaging in wrongdoing is "a victory for all women," and called upon him to donate his campaign contributions to groups that combat sexual violence against women.
"I feel completely vindicated by Eric Schneiderman's admission that he engaged in the abuse to which he subjected me and the other women," Barish tweeted. "I wish him well in his recovery process."
I appreciate the District Attorney's statement and will work to ensure that such legislation passes in NY state and elsewhere. I feel completely vindicated by Eric Schneiderman's admission that he engaged in the abuse to which he subjected me and the other women.
— M Manning Barish (@MichelleBarish) November 8, 2018
https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/08/politics/no-ch...index.html
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