Common Cause responds to Bharara’s firing
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK — In response to the firing of U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara on Saturday, Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause/NY, released the following statement: “The…
Schneiderman says Bharara ‘will be sorely missed’
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement regarding the recent firing of Preet Bharara as a U.S. Attorney: “Preet Bharara, like many…
Schumer questions decision to remove Bharara
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said on Friday he was “troubled to learn of reports of requests” from U.S. Attorneys “particluarly that of Preet…
Bharara fired after refusing to resign
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com Preet Bharara NEW YORK — U.S. Attorney from the Southern District of New York was fired from his position after refusing to resign, he announced this…
Corruption prosecutor Bharara asked to resign
BY SCOTT LEFFLER scott.leffler@allwnynews.com The Trump administration asked for the immediate resignation of 46 Department of Justice prosecutors on Friday, including that of New York’s corruption prosecutor Preet Bharara. Preet…