Sen. Schneiderman’s Statement on Pedro Espada Jr. Case.

A statement from  Senator Eric T. Schneiderman (D-Manhattan/Bronx) in response to Attorney General Cuomo''s case against Senator Pedro Espada Jr.:

 

"In light of the extraordinarily troubling charges against him and other ongoing investigations, Senator Espada should immediately give up his leadership position and forfeit his stipend. While it is inappropriate to comment on the specifics of a pending lawsuit filed by the Attorney General's office, it is clear that public officials must be held to the highest ethical standard. No one is above the law."