By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/new-york-attorney-general-eric-schneiderman-to-resign-amid-abuse-allegations-from-4-women Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to resign amid abuse allegations from 4 women Nation May 7, 2018 10:02 PM EDT New York’s attorney general has announced his resignation after four women accused the Democrat of physically abusing them. Eric Schneiderman released a statement late Monday saying the allegations will “effectively prevent him from leading the office’s work” and therefore will resign on the close of business on Tuesday. Schneiderman says it’s been a great honor and privilege to serve as attorney general. He says he strongly contests the allegations, which he calls unrelated to his professional conduct or operations of the office. Two of the women spoke on the record to The New Yorker. They say Schneiderman repeatedly hit them, often after drinking, and without their consent. READ MORE: 4 women accuse New York attorney general of physical abuse PBS NewsHour will update this story as it develops. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
New York’s attorney general has announced his resignation after four women accused the Democrat of physically abusing them. Eric Schneiderman released a statement late Monday saying the allegations will “effectively prevent him from leading the office’s work” and therefore will resign on the close of business on Tuesday. Schneiderman says it’s been a great honor and privilege to serve as attorney general. He says he strongly contests the allegations, which he calls unrelated to his professional conduct or operations of the office. Two of the women spoke on the record to The New Yorker. They say Schneiderman repeatedly hit them, often after drinking, and without their consent. READ MORE: 4 women accuse New York attorney general of physical abuse PBS NewsHour will update this story as it develops. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now