(New York Times) — He got his start as an intern but rose to become one of Gov. David A. Paterson’s most trusted and powerful aides, with a designated room at the Executive Mansion in Albany for overnight stays. But he became embroiled in a domestic violence case, fueling a scandal that crippled Mr. Paterson politically […]
(NYT) — David W. Johnson, one of Gov. David A. Paterson’s closest and longest-serving aides, surrendered to prosecutors in the Bronx on Thursday and was charged with misdemeanor assault and five other offenses, the latest chapter in a domestic violence case that entangled the Paterson administration and led the governor to abandon his candidacy. Mr. Johnson’s arrest […]
(NYT) — David W. Johnson, the former senior aide to Gov. David A. Patersonwhose domestic violence case prompted the governor to abandon his election bid, has invoked his Fifth Amendment right not to incriminate himself, refusing to answer questions in the investigation into the matter, according to a person with knowledge of his actions. Read More…
(NYT) — In late February, Gov. David A. Paterson asked Attorney GeneralAndrew M. Cuomo to investigate his administration’s handling of a domestic violence case involving a top aide to the governor. Within days, administration officials were interviewed, phone records were gathered by investigators, Mr. Paterson ended his bid for election and a succession of his senior officials resigned. […]