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Paterson mum as scandal claims top N.Y. cop

03/03/2010 12:45 pm 0 comments

New York Gov. David Paterson remained resistant Wednesday in the midst of a rapidly growing scandal that has now claimed two top law enforcement officials and threatens to take down his administration.

Just hours after Paterson told reporters the day before that he wouldn’t resign because of his intervention in the domestic violence case involving a key aide, State Police Superintendent Harry Corbitt abruptly announced he would retire effective Wednesday. Last week, Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Denise O’Donnell quit after criticizing contact that Paterson, his staff and the state police had with the woman at the center of the domestic assault.

Whether Paterson or members of his administration face criminal charges will depend on exactly what they said during phone conversations with the woman.

Paterson said Tuesday he’ll soon give his side of the scandal that continues to chip away at his administration. Amid support from lawmakers and some calls for him to resign, the governor would say only that he wouldn’t step down.

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