The New York Times
Wed, July 28, 2010 -- 11:57 AM ET
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Gov. Paterson Won't Be Charged in Aide's Domestic Violence Case
The retired judge investigating Gov. David A. Paterson's
intervention in a domestic violence case involving a former
top aide will not recommend any charges against the governor,
according to a person with knowledge of the case.
The judge, Judith Kaye, the former chief judge of the New
York State Court of Appeals, is expected to release the
results of her four-month investigation into Mr. Paterson on
Wednesday afternoon. Ms. Kaye was asked to take over the
investigation in April by Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo,
who recused himself from the case.
While Mr. Paterson does not appear to be in further legal
jeopardy, the aide, David W. Johnson, may face further
charges, the person said. Ms. Kaye will refer evidence
regarding Mr. Johnson to the Bronx district attorney, Robert
T. Johnson, who is already looking into the allegations that
Mr. Johnson assaulted his former girlfriend, Sherr-Una
Booker, last Halloween.
The district attorney's office was said to be waiting for
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